The iconic and talented guitarist for Guns N' Roses, Slash may appear to live a charmed life. But his road to rock fame and beyond has been beset with tragedy.
Old Hollywood legend John Wayne has a long career that left quite the mark in movie history. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. Here are his biggest failures.
At only 26 years old, Terri Schiavo suffered irreparable brain damage after a mysterious medical episode. Here are the disturbing details found in her autopsy.
It's common for famous people to become associated with fringe theories. But a few celebrities have a truly chilling connection to real life tragic deaths.
Amie Huguenard and Timothy Treadwell, aka the "Grizzly Man" were killed by the bears they studied in the wild. Here are grim details about their relationship.
Top-tier athletes have a risk-filled life, and tragic deaths when young are all too common. For some, chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE had a grim role.
Legendary Old Hollywood actor John Wayne died on June 11, 1979 of stomach cancer. Here are the most famous tributes to the actor two weeks before his death.
Though Kamala Harris is singular in the professional barriers she has broken, like most people, the first female U.S. Vice President has endured tragedy too.
Too often we have been left reeling after the sudden death of a young star in their prime. But this tragic news sometimes has a chilling, foreshadowed nature.
Famed conservationist and animal wrangler, Steve Irwin, aka the "Crocodile Hunter," died on September 4, 2006. Here's how that day, and period, felt back then.
President Joe Biden has been a politician since the early '70s. His rise from a stuttering working-class boy to the president of the U.S. was tough and tragic.
Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer in '08, but there were more health troubles to come. Here are the tragic details of her multiple diagnoses.
Many beloved comedians, who brought us laughter via stand-up comedy, have tragically died. But behind the smiles, their death revealed more about their lives.
Three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd died on the night of October 20, 1977, in a plane crash near Gillsburg, Mississippi. Here's what happened to the bodies.
Michel de Nostredame, aka Nostradamus, is remembered for his prophecies -- which some believe came true. Lesser known is the tragedy he endured during his life.
Baseball legend Willie Mays died on June 18, 2024, of natural causes. He was 93, and he left behind a long legacy. He also experienced his share of tragedy.
In 1972, terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic Games, with five of the eight attackers also killed. Here's what happened to the bodies.
Over the decades, many famous or rising hip-hop stars have tragically died before their time. Here are some life details that emerged after their death.
Living fast and dying young has tragically come all too true for numerous celebrities over the years. These stars didn't even make it out of their twenties.
Celine Dion postponed her world tour in 2021 before canceling it in 2022. Due to a tragic personal struggle, the singer took a step back from the spotlight.
On November 23, 1991, the world was stunned to learn Freddie Mercury of Queen had AIDS. A day later he was dead, and fans and musicians alike all paid tribute.
Actress Amy Locane was sentenced to three years in prison in 2013. In 2020, she was resentenced to five years. Here's what her life is like behind bars.
Bob Ross brought peace and happiness to millions through the medium of art. But behind the soft voice and smile was a life of hardship and tragic loss.