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Tragic Real-Life Stories

  • Edith Piaf looking sad

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Edith Piaf

    Edith Piaf's life and music were filled with sadness, tragedy, glamour, and triumph, and were so quintessentially French.

    By Elizabeth Collins June 28th, 2021 Read More
  • people hiding after the colfax massacre

    The Tragic Story Of The Colfax Massacre

    150 Black people died in the Colfax Massacre, and the aftermath set a dangerous precedent in the United States. This is the tragic story of the Colfax Massacre.

    By Mina Nakatani June 28th, 2021 Read More
  • Empress Sisi painting

    The Tragic Life And Death Of Empress Sisi Of Austria

    Empress Elisabeth of Austria, aka "Sisi," never wanted to be empress but never had a choice. This is the tragic life and death of Empress Sisi.

    By Marina Manoukian June 24th, 2021 Read More
  • Robin Gibb

    The Tragic Death Of Robin Gibb

    Robin Gibb was a music industry survivor, working alongside his brothers in the Bee Gees for decades. Unfortunately, his career was cut short at the age of 62.

    By Jesse Gormley June 23rd, 2021 Read More
  • J.P. Richardson

    The Tragic Death Of The Big Bopper

    When the story of "The Day the Music Died" is told, J.P. Richardson is usually a supporting player at best. But the Big Bopper was there every step of the way.

    By Eric Meisfjord June 21st, 2021 Read More
  • Portrait of Billie Holiday

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Billie Holiday

    Eleanora Fagan is one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the past century. Known as Billie Holiday, she emerged as a defining voice of her generation.

    By K. Wells June 21st, 2021 Read More
  • Ayers Rock at sunset

    The Tragic History Of Australia's Ayers Rock

    Nestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.

    By Mina Nakatani June 21st, 2021 Read More
  • Crazy Horse scale model

    The Tragic Death Of Crazy Horse

    For Crazy Horse, who was born in the Black Hills, they were home... until his tragic death.

    By A. C. Grimes June 21st, 2021 Read More
  • Andre the Giant

    The Tragic Truth About Andre The Giant's Death

    Andre the Giant's physical condition deteriorated heavily in his final years. He wrestled his last match in December 1992.

    By Pauli Poisuo June 21st, 2021 Read More
  • Al Pacino

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Al Pacino

    The tragic real-life story of Al Pacino includes early loss in his family, a struggle with his craft, and the truth of why he left acting in the 1980s.

    By Boshika Gupta June 17th, 2021 Read More
  • Jackie Robinson healing hand, with his son in the stands

    The Tragic Death Of Jackie Robinson's Son

    Jackie Robinson endured countless incidents of racism and hate, but one of the most difficult things he ever experienced was saying goodbye to his son.

    By Michael Stagno June 16th, 2021 Read More
  • Dungeons & Dragons dice

    The Tragic Death Of Irving Lee Pulling

    Irving Lee Pulling's parents were convinced his playing Dungeons & Dragons led to his suicide — but the case is more often viewed now as '80s moral panic.

    By Jennifer Deutschmann June 16th, 2021 Read More
  • Prisoner and guard

    A Look At Donald Harvey's Tragic Childhood

    Although a tragic childhood never excuses heinous crime, it's often a point of interest among social scientists and the public — such as with Donald Harvey.

    By Jennifer Deutschmann June 16th, 2021 Read More
  • Dee Dee Ramon scowling

    The Tragic Truth About Dee Dee Ramone's Childhood

    The late Dee Dee Ramone had a tragic childhood that was marked by abuse, an early introduction to drugs, and a stint in jail for armed robbery.

    By Lorenzo Tanos June 13th, 2021 Read More
  •  Anne Frank at school

    The Tragic Death Of Anne Frank

    For seven decades, historians believed Anne Frank died in March 1945, weeks before Bergen-Belsen death camp was liberated. New information suggests otherwise.

    By Frank F. June 8th, 2021 Read More
  • Kraftwerk, Florian Schneider, Ralf Hütter

    The Tragic Death Of Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider

    Before his untimely death in 2020, Florian Schneider had made music history as the co-founder of the legendary German electronic music group Kraftwerk.

    By Wendy Mead June 8th, 2021 Read More
  • Tammy Wynette, 1970

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Tammy Wynette

    Country superstar Tammy Wynette's real-life story was riddled with the tragedy of four failed marriages and chronic abdominal health problems.

    By Karen Corday June 4th, 2021 Read More
  • Jackie Robinson close up

    The Tragic Death Of Jackie Robinson

    Baseball legend Jackie Robinson is not only one of the greatest athletes of our time, but he's a major figure in both American and Black history.

    By Alexandra Simon June 4th, 2021 Read More
  • Washington Square Park during the celebration of the centennial of George Washington's inauguration, New York, New York, April 30, 1889.

    Tragic Details About The Founder Of America's First Lesbian Bar

    Opened in 1925, Eve's Hangout can be considered the first lesbian bar in America. Here are tragic details about the founder of America's first lesbian bar.

    By Marina Manoukian June 4th, 2021 Read More
  • Oscar Wilde's wife

    The Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde's Wife

    Oscar Wilde's wife died on April 7, 1898, at the age of 40. What happened that led to her early death?

    By Jennifer Deutschmann June 3rd, 2021 Read More
  • Abandoned Willard Asylum for the Insane/State Hospital in Willard, New York.

    The Tragic True Story Of The Hiawatha Insane Asylum

    The Hiawatha Insane Asylum, built to incarcerate Native Americans, has been compared to a gulag. This is the tragic true story of the Hiawatha Insane Asylum.

    By Marina Manoukian June 2nd, 2021 Read More
  • Robert Plant

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Robert Plant

    Robert Plant is one of the most legendary rock singers in history, but his life hasn't been all hit records and world tours.

    By Jeff Somers June 2nd, 2021 Read More
  • Laurel Griggs smiling

    The Tragic Death Of SNL's Laurel Griggs

    Aside from working on Broadway, Laurel Griggs acted in "Saturday Night Live" sketches for a couple of episodes in 2017, but she tragically died in 2019.

    By Jean Mendoza June 2nd, 2021 Read More
  • Keith Relf poses for photo

    The Tragic Death Of The Yardbirds' Keith Relf

    Keith Relf was the frontman of the British rock band the Yardbirds until their 1968 disbandment. Here's a closer look at his tragic death.

    By Lorenzo Tanos May 27th, 2021 Read More
  • the ultimate warrior entrance

    The Tragic Death Of The Ultimate Warrior

    James Brian Hellwig spent the better part of a decade thrilling audiences as The Ultimate Warrior and similar names throughout his pro wrestling career.

    By Aaron Homer May 26th, 2021 Read More
  • Anderson Cooper

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Anderson Cooper

    Since 2003, Anderson Cooper has been a staple in cable news -- and his influence is only growing. This is the tragic real-life story of Anderson Cooper.

    By Mariel Loveland May 24th, 2021 Read More
  • German composer Ludwig van Beethoven

    The Tragic Death Of Four Of Beethoven's Siblings

    Beethoven's childhood was, overall, plagued with hardships, including a harsh father and the loss of several siblings.

    By Sandra Mardenfeld May 21st, 2021 Read More
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