Nancy Spungen was an American woman known for her tumultuous relationship with musician Sid Vicious of the punk rock band Sex Pistols. Born on February 27, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she became a prominent figure in the punk scene during the 1970s. Spungen's life was marked by struggles with mental health and substance abuse. She gained notoriety after her tragic death on October 12, 1978, when she was found murdered in a hotel room, leading to significant media attention and speculation about her life and relationship with Vicious.