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  • Ozzy Osbourne

    Ozzy Osbourne's Tragic Real-Life Story

    Ozzy Osbourne was a Black Sabbath vocalist and a reality show dad, but that doesn't mean his life was easy. Here's the tragic real-life story of Ozzy Osbourne.

    By Pauli Poisuo 8 months ago Read More
  • 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott

    Rock Stars Who Died While On Tour

    When 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.

    By Kathy Benjamin 8 months ago Read More
  • kurt angle wrestler

    Kurt Angle's Tragic Real-Life Story

    Kurt Angle has battled all kinds of tragedy in his time, more than his fair share. Here's the tragic real-life story of Kurt Angle.

    By Grunge Staff 8 months ago Read More
  • side by side photos of young Dolly Parton and older Dolly Parton

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dolly Parton

    Dolly Parton has encountered a number of challenges, obstacles, and tragedies in her life. Here's the tragic real-life story of Dolly Parton.

    By Deborah Kennedy 8 months ago Read More
  • bon scott onstage smirking in denim vest

    The Tragedy Of AC/DC's Bon Scott Explained

    As 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.

    By Brian Boone 8 months ago Read More
  • halyna hutchins smiling on set of rust in last take documentary

    Things That Came Out After The Rust Shooting Incident

    In October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed on the set of "Rust." Here's what we've learned in the wake of the tragedy.

    By Brian Boone 8 months ago Read More
  • george jones playing guitar on stage and singing into microphone

    Tragic Things Found In Classic Country Musician Autopsies And Death Certificates

    Thanks to post-mortem exams and official records, the world learned tragic new details about these country music legends after their deaths.

    By Brian Boone 8 months ago Read More
  • Terry Kath shredding a guitar on stage

    '70s Musicians Who Died In Bizarre Ways

    The 1970s were a funky time. The styles and the music left a lasting imprint, but you may not be aware of these '70s musicians who died in bizarre ways.

    By Kathy Benjamin 9 months ago Read More
  • prince with afro and sunglasses smiling at 2015 grammy awards

    What Prince's Final Performance Was Really Like

    On 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.

    By Brian Boone 9 months ago Read More
  • andre the giant

    Andre The Giant's Tragic Real-Life Story

    Andre the Giant became a wrestling legend in the 1970s and '80s. Despite his resume, Andre perpetually battled health problems and unwanted attention.

    By A. C. Grimes 9 months ago Read More
  • Actor Lucille Ball in the 1950s

    The Tragic Childhood Of Lucille Ball

    Actress Lucille Ball was born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, and before making it big, she faced quite a few tragedies in her younger years.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 9 months ago Read More
  • David Johansen with his reflection in a mirror

    The Tragedy Of New York Dolls Singer David Johansen Explained

    New York Dolls singer David Johansen died on February 28, 2025 after almost a decade of illness, and he faced many tragedies throughout his life.

    By DB Kelly 9 months ago Read More
  • Tom Petty smiles on stage while wearing sunglasses and a grey suit and playing a red guitar

    What Tom Petty's Final Performance Was Really Like

    Singer-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.

    By Kelly Kuehn 9 months ago Read More
  • Stevie Ray Vaughn playing guitar

    '80s Musicians Who Died In Bizarre Ways

    Being 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.

    By Joshua McCoy 9 months ago Read More
  • Morgan Freeman giving his tribute to Gene Hackman at the 2025 Oscar Awards

    The Touching Tribute Morgan Freeman Delivered At The 2025 Oscars

    At 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.

    By Elisabeth Ford 9 months ago Read More
  • Gene Hackman at premiere of The Royal Tenebaums

    The Hidden Truth Of Gene Hackman

    Actor 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.

    By Brent Furdyk 9 months ago Read More
  • Dr. Dre performing on stage

    What You Didn't Know About The Death Of Dr. Dre's Brothers

    Dr. Dre had four siblings — one half-sister, one step-brother, and two half-brothers. The latter two both died tragically, and their deaths affect Dre today.

    By Richard Milner 9 months ago Read More
  • matthew perry smiling at event in 2022

    Things That Came Out About Matthew Perry After He Died

    Matthew 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.

    By Brian Boone 9 months ago Read More
  • Elvis Presley performing in the 1970s

    Were These Elvis Presley's Final Words?

    Elvis 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.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 9 months ago Read More
  • gabby petito looking into camera in van in american murder: gabby petito

    Disturbing Details Revealed In Netflix's American Murder: Gabby Petito

    In 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.

    By Brian Boone 9 months ago Read More
  • Carol Lombard posing on an armchair

    Actors Tragically Killed In Plane Crashes

    Plane crashes are rare and tragic, and sometimes tragically claim the lives of people for whom drama is a livelihood. Here are some of the actors we've lost.

    By Mike Floorwalker 9 months ago Read More
  • Miles Teller posing in a Hawaiian shirt

    The Tragedy Of Miles Teller Explained

    "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.

    By Mina Nakatani 10 months ago Read More
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant

    Were These The Tragic Final Words Of Ronnie Van Zant?

    Led 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.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 10 months ago Read More
  • young Wolfgang Van Halen hugging Eddie Van Halen and older Wolfgang with beard

    The Tragedy Of Wolfgang Van Halen Explained

    Wolfgang Van Halen, the son of legendary rocker Eddie Van Halen, has lived quite the life, and he's experienced his fair share of tragedy.

    By S. Flannagan 10 months ago Read More
  • Janis Joplin smiling and holding an instrument

    The Tragic Death Of Janis Joplin

    Aside from belting it out onstage with unbridled passion, Janis Joplin didn't hold anything back offstage when it came to her larger-than-life persona.

    By Lorenzo Tanos 10 months ago Read More
  • Village People

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Village People

    The Village People made some of the happiest music ever, with hits like "Y.M.C.A." Here are the tragic stories of the individuals behind the Village People.

    By Brian Boone 10 months ago Read More
  • Chester Bennington giving peace sign in sunglasses

    Video Taken Hours Before Chester Bennington's Death Makes Us Miss Him Even More

    Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington died by suicide on July 20, 2017, and the final video of him hours before his death is heartbreaking.

    By Richard Milner 10 months ago Read More
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