He was never to conquer this affliction and it contributed to his untimely death at the age of 44 .
Brownjohn also became addicted to heroin in earnest during this period .
Brownjohn was never to conquer this affliction and it contributed to Brownjohn 's untimely death at the age of 44 .
Brownjohn also became addicted to heroin in earnest during this period .