Final Songs From Musicians That Have Tragic Origins
Some of these artists knew they were saying goodbye; others thought their best years were yet to come. Either way, their final songs are tinged with tragedy.
Read MoreSome of these artists knew they were saying goodbye; others thought their best years were yet to come. Either way, their final songs are tinged with tragedy.
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Read MoreOn April 14, 2016, the legendary musician Prince took to the stage in Atlanta. The two intimate yet classic concerts would also be his final performances.
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Read MoreBeing a musician isn't always easy, and it can also be very dangerous. In the 1980s, plenty ended up dying in some pretty bizarre ways.
Read MoreAt the 2025 Oscars, Morgan Freeman gave a heartfelt tribute to fellow actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his home on February 26, 2025.
Read MoreActor Gene Hackman starred in some of Hollywood's most iconic films from the 1960s through the 1990s, and his life's hidden truths were just as extraordinary.
Read MoreMatthew Perry was open about his struggles with substance abuse, but the things that came out about him after he died were still shocking and sad.
Read MoreElvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 of a heart attack caused by a combination of drugs. His final words were to his fiance, Ginger Alden.
Read MoreAs the now-iconic Australian rock band AC/DC was just starting to gain fame in 1980, lead singer Bon Scott tragically died after a tough and short life.
Read MoreWhen rock stars die on tour, not only is it shocking regardless of the cause, but it becomes part of their legacy. That was the case for these 11 musicians.
Read MoreIn 2021, a young woman disappeared while on a cross country trip with her boyfriend, and new details are revealed in Netflix's American Murder: Gabby Petito.
Read MoreSinger-songwriter Tom Petty died on October 2, 2017 at age 66 of an accidental drug overdose. It was just one week after his final performance on September 25.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin singer Ronnie Van Zant died in a plane crash October 20, 1977 at age 29. There are two accounts of his reported last words.
Read MoreLinkin Park frontman Chester Bennington died by suicide on July 20, 2017, and the final video of him hours before his death is heartbreaking.
Read MoreDespite their decades-spanning success, the Osmonds have experienced a string of tragedies ranging from childhood health problems to heartbreaking deaths.
Read MoreA guitar virtuoso and legendary performer, Jimi Hendrix died young and at the height of his fame. The last year of his life was a hell of a rollercoaster.
Read MoreBruce Lee had become a household name well before he suddenly died in 1973, but a few things about the martial arts superstar came out after his death.
Read MoreWolfgang Van Halen, the son of legendary rocker Eddie Van Halen, has lived quite the life, and he's experienced his fair share of tragedy.
Read MorePlenty of '90s celebrities quietly faded away as the years passed and even died, but some of those stars of the 1990s met their maker in the most bizarre way.
Read MoreWhitney Houston died on February 11, 2012, after tragically drowning in her hotel bathtub. Years later, people still point to curious things about the incident.
Read MoreThese stars of the 1990s music scene died in ways bizarre ways, from freak accidents in their homes to shocking murders in front of live audiences.
Read MoreEminem's rocky relationship with his late-mother Debbie Nelson was a focus for his lyrics over his career, and its twists and turns take some explaining.
Read More"Whiplash" and "Top Gun: Maverick" star Miles Teller has experienced a number of tragedies, including a near-fatal car accident that almost derailed his career.
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