The Blues Brothers would become such a hit that you can find a statue of "Joliet" Jake and Elwood at The House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois. A statue may not be the epitome of comedy fame, but that's okay; Belushi has been immortalized in other ways.
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As one of the first all-female rock bands, The Runaways proved to the world that women could rock as hard as men could.
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In all of his in-ring iterations, Nelson Frazier Jr. was an undeniably larger-than-life presence in professional wrestling. Whether he was rocking a spandex onesie or silk pajamas, the formidable 6'9" WWE Superstar struck fear in the hearts of his opponents and excited his throngs of loyal fans.
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T.E. Lawrence -- "Lawrence of Arabia" -- was an archaeologist, writer, and a freedom fighter who created a bond with the Arabs during World War I. His life was marked by tragedy, something that followed him until his untimely death at 49. The accident that took his life, however, raised questions.
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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.
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When bands break up, members are free to branch out and establish their own identities and projects. But suddenly being responsible for making their own decisions and solving their own problems often leads to disaster. Members of the Pre-Fab Four, the sitcom-centric Monkees, were no exception.
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The life of an athlete can be short and bittersweet. After their competitive years are over, their lives can be just as hard. Debi Thomas, an Olympic bronze medalist in figure skating, considered the best Black figure skater of her generation, went from extreme highs to extreme lows.
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Fans of the Discovery Channel's series "Deadliest Catch" have seen several tragedies in the lives of the cast, starting in 2010 when Captain Phil Harris died.
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In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Loki is both a villain and a hero. However, his story is a tragic one.
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Despite his accomplishments, Ivers is probably best remembered for how he died, his life and career cut short at the age of 36, when his star was still rising. And even today, there are still no clues as to the reason for Ivers's sudden and shockingly tragic death.
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Known in the automotive industry as an innovator, John DeLorean's life was one of rebellion, struggle, and peerless invention. We now know John DeLorean's car from the Back to the Future franchise, but his tragic life included many divorces and an FBI sting for smuggling cocaine.
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The Mandalorian has built up its own vast universe of Star Wars characters with a varied cast. Here are some tragic details about the cast of The Mandalorian.
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Jerusalem is one of the holiest cities in the world and it has been a site of terrible violence and great tragedy in its millennia-long history.
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He talked of studying an undergraduate degree and continuing on to do a master's. Despite his family, hobbies, and plans for the future, however, Halladay battled with depression and addiction, and these would combine with his dangerous hobby to bring about his early demise.
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The Bee Gees are musical legends who made their mark in the 1970s, becoming prime artists of the disco era. This is the tragic real-life story of the Bee Gees.
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In his lifetime, Ishi, the last member of the Yahi tribe, watched his people be wiped off the Earth. This is the last member of the Yahi's tragic life story.
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Thomas Billington, aka the Dynamite Kid, found fame wrestling as part of the British Bulldogs in the 1980s. Sadly, things wouldn't end well for the wrestler.
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They'd sing, play music, and go through a number of routines to keep the eyes looking their way. This would lead to a couple of stints in Hollywood before their death in the late 1960s. Unfortunately, the Hilton sisters didn't reach fame by living easy lives, and their deaths were equally tragic.
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Snuka, whose real name was James Reiher, was born in Fiji, grew up in Hawaii, and also lived in Camden County, New Jersey. After a successful stint as a bodybuilder, he started as a professional wrestler in the 1970s and made his WWE debut in 1982, helping the organization on its skyrocket rise.
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At that point in time, few had any true understanding the mental and physical complexities of anorexia nervosa. And sadly, it took seeing the young, fragile Karen Carpenter wither and waste away before the world's very eyes that made people stand up and take serious notice of the condition.
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Freddie Prinze, born as Frederick Karl Pruetzel, was an iconic actor and comedian who starred in The Chico and The Man, but he sadly lived a tragic life.
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What makes the Johnstown Flood so tragic isn't just the scale of the death and destruction: Had better decisions been made, disaster might have been averted.
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Huey Lewis & the News were the kings of music for a few precious years in the 1980s. Here's a look at the real-life story of Huey Lewis.
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Poison was among the most successful "hair metal" rock bands of the 80s. Life outside of the music wasn't always great. Here's the dark tale of Poison.
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Kelsey Grammer of Cheers and Frasier fame has lived a life full of ups and downs, one marked by both tragedy and triumph.
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The sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff could be considered the worst maritime disaster in history, surpassing even that of the Titanic.
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No one knows for sure if their lyrical theories are right or wrong, since McLean likes to respond to questions about the song's meaning with statements like, "It means I never have to work again." That part, at least, is true. The song has made the artist millions.
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