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Tragic Real-Life Stories

  • portrait of Joan Crawford

    The Messed Up Truth About Joan Crawford

    Joan Crawford was not only a self-made Hollywood success story but a mother. Unfortunately, her children have shared very different accounts of their childhood.

    By Frank F. July 13th, 2022 Read More
  • London skyline under fiery sky

    The Tragic True Stories Of The Other Great Fires Of London

    While the Great Fire of 1666 is the most famous of London's fires, the city has witnessed many historic blazes, all of which have helped transform the city.

    By DB Kelly July 13th, 2022 Read More
  • kenny rogers posing with an album

    Tragic Details About Kenny Rogers

    There are two kinds of people in this world: The kind that say they're fans of Kenny Rogers, and liars. Here are some tragic details about Kenny Rogers,

    By DB Kelly July 12th, 2022 Read More
  • Hugh Glass and the bear

    The Tragic 1833 Death Of Hugh Glass Explained

    The legend of mountain man Hugh Glass got a boost of awareness when his story was told in the film "The Revenant." The bear didn't kill him, but what did?

    By Luke Holden July 9th, 2022 Read More
  • Mickey Hargitay smiling, 1958

    The Tragic 2006 Death Of Mariska Hargitay's Father, Mickey Hargitay

    In the late 1950s, before instantaneous media, there was a couple who grabbed and influenced public attention: Jayne Mansfield and her husband, Mickey Hargitay.

    By Karen Corday July 8th, 2022 Read More
  • ian mckellen hand on cheek

    Tragic Details About Ian McKellen

    Sir Ian McKellen is a gargantuan figure both on the stage and within the geek community. Here are some tragic details about his life you might not have known.

    By Erich B. Anderson July 8th, 2022 Read More
  • John Mellencamp

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of John Mellencamp

    Here's a look into the tragic real-life story that shaped and influenced the life and work of John Mellencamp.

    By Brian Boone July 8th, 2022 Read More
  • Bruce Lee

    Bruce Lee's Martial Arts Master Ip Man Had A Tragic Romantic Past

    Ip Man was the man behind Bruce Lee's martial arts success. He was the martial arts master who trained the film legend. This was his tragic romantic past.

    By Remy Millisky July 7th, 2022 Read More
  • James Hetfield staring

    Metallica's James Hetfield Lost His Mother At A Young Age In The Most Tragic Way

    James Hetfield's mother, Cynthia Hetfield, died of cancer when he was 16 years old.

    By Jean Mendoza July 7th, 2022 Read More
  • Carol Burnett tugging her ear, 2017

    Tragic Details About Carol Burnett's Parents

    It's a sad fact of life that some of the most joyful performers on stage and screen come from backgrounds marked by personal family struggle.

    By Karen Corday July 6th, 2022 Read More
  • Speedboat

    The Tragic Truth Behind The Speedboat Killer, Jack Shepherd

    Jack Shepherd, also known as the "Speedboat Killer" was involved in the death of Charlotte Brown when his speedboat crashed. Here's the truth of the incident.

    By Remy Millisky July 6th, 2022 Read More
  • Trent Reznor performing

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Nine Inch Nails

    Nine Inch Nails was formed in 1988. The history of Nine Inch Nails is full of tragedy, including struggles with addiction, censorship, and band conflicts.

    By Asher Cantrell July 6th, 2022 Read More
  • Sonny Barger in 1979

    Inside Hells Angels Founder Sonny Barger's Tragic Life

    Mention the Hells Angels motorcycle club, and unique images are conjured; archetypes, even. Few embodied them more deeply than Sonny Barger.

    By Leslie Veliz June 30th, 2022 Read More
  • Actress Jean Harlow smiling

    Jean Harlow Experienced An Unusual Symptom Related To The Condition That Killed Her

    By the time doctors figured out the cause of Jean Harlow's symptoms, it was tragically too late for the Hollywood icon.

    By Luke Holden June 30th, 2022 Read More
  • Tom Hanks in West Hollywood

    Tragic Details About Tom Hanks

    Tom Hanks is always willing to please and make others smile, but he has experienced some adversity. Here are a few tragic details about Tom Hanks.

    By Paris L. June 30th, 2022 Read More
  • Travis Barker backward hat

    The Tragic Reason Travis Barker Didn't Fly In A Plane For Over A Decade

    Legendary musician Travis Barker has been a household name for decades. Here's the tragic reason he didn't fly in a plane for over a decade.

    By Kat Olvera June 30th, 2022 Read More
  • Mary Mara smilimg

    This Was Mary Mara's Final Movie Role Before Her Tragic Death

    Mary Mara acted throughout her life; she appeared on stage, on TV, and in film. As for film, Mara's final role was in 2020, in this Shane Stanley movie.

    By William Kennedy June 29th, 2022 Read More
  • Falco in 1970

    The Tragic 1998 Death Of Falco Explained

    Most artists have ebbs and flows in their careers, sometimes achieving a flash of success that's sadly followed by relative obscurity, even tragedy.

    By Aaron Homer June 28th, 2022 Read More
  • Mick Fleetwood smiling

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Mick Fleetwood

    Mick Fleetwood was one-fifth of one of the most famous bands of all time. Known for their own drama, Fleetwood also dealt with personal tragedy.

    By Marta Zabo June 27th, 2022 Read More
  • The exterior of Wards 32 and 33 at East Birmingham Hospital during the 1978 smallpox outbreak

    The Tragic Story Of The Last Known Person To Die From Smallpox

    Thanks to a massive worldwide campaign, smallpox is now a thing of the past. Here's the tragic story of the last known person to die from smallpox.

    By Sarah Crocker June 26th, 2022 Read More
  • Cheryl Crane, 1958

    The Tragic Life Of Lana Turner's Daughter, Cheryl Crane

    On the surface, it seems as though being the child of a Hollywood superstar would be pretty nifty -- but the reality, too often, is much darker.

    By Leslie Veliz June 25th, 2022 Read More
  • Prince with microphone

    Prince's Close Brush With Death Just Days Before His Tragic Demise

    As details emerged after his death, it became clear that rock superstar Prince had been living with, and medicating, significant physical pain.

    By Jesse Gormley June 24th, 2022 Read More
  • Barbara Eden

    The Tragic 2001 Death Of Barbara Eden's Only Child

    She played a magical creature, able to solve all manner of problems, on TV, but in real life, Barbara Eden had to cope with unspeakable tragedy.

    By Wendy Mead June 24th, 2022 Read More
  • Actor Clark Gable

    The Tragic 1960 Death Of Clark Gable Explained

    Clark Gable was the undisputed king of Hollywood, with an Oscar-winning career stretching across decades. Although his work lives on, Gable died too soon.

    By Wendy Mead June 23rd, 2022 Read More
  • Ulysses S. Grant

    The Tragic 1885 Death Of Ulysses S. Grant

    Ulysses S. Grant is widely credited with bringing victory to the Union during the American Civil War, as well as serving two terms as president.

    By Matt Reigle June 22nd, 2022 Read More
  • Sylvester Stallone and son Sage Stallone

    Who Discovered The Tragic 2012 Death Of Sylvester Stallone's Son?

    Sage Stallone was just 36 in 2012 when he died of a heart attack. Here's who discovered the tragic death of Sylvester Stallone's son.

    By Luke Holden June 22nd, 2022 Read More
  • Peter Bogdanovich in 2014

    Inside The Tragic Relationship Between Dorothy Stratten And Peter Bogdanovich

    Dorothy Stratten and director Peter Brogdanovich had an affair before the Playboy starlet was murdered. Here is a look into the ill-fated relationship.

    By Leslie Veliz June 22nd, 2022 Read More
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