The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Marilyn Monroe
Nearly 60 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe still has one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, if not the world.
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Ruth Ellis: The Tragic True Story Of The Last Woman Executed In The UK
Ruth Ellis shot David Blakely four times before "calmly" handing her gun to an off-duty police officer. She then asked the man, "Will you please arrest me?"
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The Sad Story Of The Lottery-Winning Slave Who Couldn't Buy His Family's Freedom
Most slaves seeking freedom had to rely on the kindness of their owners or incredible good luck, which was the case with a man named Denmark Vesey.
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Tragic Details About Legendary Olympians
An Olympic win does not translate to a perfect past, present, or future. Here are some tragic details about legendary Olympians.
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The Tragic Death Of The Firstborn Marx Brother
One of the ongoing rumors regarding the Marx Brothers was that another brother that had died in infancy. This was written off by many as a myth until 1999.
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The Tragic Death Of Bane Bassist Brendan 'Stu' Maguire
After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in September 2019, Brendan "Stu" Maguire, a former bass player for the band Bane, died on June 28.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Tragic Death Of Crazy Horse
For Crazy Horse, who was born in the Black Hills, they were home... until his tragic death.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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