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Tragic Real-Life Stories

  • Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, and Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Allen Collins From Lynyrd Skynyrd

    With the band Lynyrd Skynyrd having so much tragedy surrounding it, it's not a far stretch to assume that the band's members each had their own tragic lives.

    By Nick Vrchoticky February 23rd, 2021 Read More
  • Pope Francis

    Inside The Tragic Deaths Of Pope Francis' Great Nephews

    There is perhaps no figure in the world with such singularity as the pope. But when family tragedy strikes, it's a quick reminder of exactly how human he is.

    By Allen McDuffee February 19th, 2021 Read More
  • Close up of Jimi Hendrix in 1967

    The Tragic Death Of Jimi Hendrix

    Hendrix made himself into an icon, thanks to a spate of highly influential recordings and era-defining live performances, including legendary music festivals.

    By S. Flannagan February 19th, 2021 Read More
  • wampanoag circle dancer with arms out

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Squanto

    Squanto helped the Pilgrims survive the first brutal years of the Plymouth colony through his skills as a translator and a teacher. He was also ambitious.

    By Stephen J. Schuyler February 19th, 2021 Read More
  • USS Akron flying

    The Truth About The Tragic USS Akron Crash

    History remembers the Hindenburg disaster but seems to have forgotten the USS Akron crash even though it was much deadlier.

    By Samantha Sanders February 17th, 2021 Read More
  • child brain

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Monster Study

    University of Iowa researcher Wendell Johnson conducted a stuttering experiment in 1939 on children, now known as the Monster Study.

    By Cody Copeland February 15th, 2021 Read More
  • Prince singing in 2005

    The Tragic Story Of Prince's Last Dove

    When Prince died in 2016, he left behind legions of bereft fans, hours of unreleased music, and his two pet doves, Majesty and Divinity. Majesty died in 2017.

    By Karen Corday February 4th, 2021 Read More
  • illustration of sacramento flood

    The Tragic 19th Century Megaflood Everyone Forgot About

    The Great Flood of 1862 has been just about forgotten to history, despite flooding most of California, causing millions in damages and loss of life.

    By Mina Nakatani February 3rd, 2021 Read More
  • Betty Ford giving a speech in 1976

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Betty Ford

    Betty Ford lived a rich life before her husband became president and her private struggles became public. Here is the tragic real-life story of Betty Ford.

    By Jeff Somers February 3rd, 2021 Read More
  • Captain William Kidd

    The Tragic History Of Captain William Kidd

    Born in 1654 in Dundee, Scotland, Captain William Kidd was a successful sea captain and privateer before taking to piracy in the 1690s.

    By Melissa Sherrard January 26th, 2021 Read More
  • Romulus and Remus Statue

    Tragic Tales Of Feral Children

    For much of history, the idea that feral children existed was something of myth and legend. However, there are several stories of those being raised by animals.

    By Sam Slaughter January 21st, 2021 Read More
  • Tragic Details About Famous Celebrity Chefs

    Many of the most famous chefs in the world had to overcome personal tragedies to get where they are. These are tragic details about some famous celebrity chefs.

    By Asher Cantrell January 21st, 2021 Read More
  • Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon

    The Truth Behind Bruce Lee's Tragic Death

    Bruce Lee could flow like water and spin nunchucks like nobody's business, and he quickly became a star. But Bruce Lee didn't live to see his big moment.

    By Nolan Moore January 19th, 2021 Read More
  • The Monkees

    The Monkees' Tragic Real-Life Story

    The Monkees didn't do too badly for themselves, given they were created as a TV sitcom response to the Beatles. Here's the tragic story of the Monkees.

    By Becki Robins January 14th, 2021 Read More
  • Mowgli The Jungle Book

    The Tragic Story That Inspired Mowgli From The Jungle Book

    Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book chronicled the life of the feral child named Mowgli. The story of the real-life Mowgli, though, didn't have a happy ending.

    By Sam Slaughter January 13th, 2021 Read More
  • Nelson Mandela

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela's name is synonymous with the fight against apartheid in South Africa. Here is the tragic real-life story of Nelson Mandela.

    By Pauli Poisuo January 13th, 2021 Read More
  • F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, standing with daughter Scottie

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of F. Scott And Zelda Fitzgerald

    The Fitzgeralds mirror their history perfectly, from their heyday of the roaring 20s to their downfall in the Great Depression. Here is their tragic story.

    By Jeff Somers January 12th, 2021 Read More
  • The Doors

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Doors

    The Doors' history, like the era during which they played, was fraught with tension and destruction. This is the tragic real-life story of the Doors.

    By Daniel Johnson January 12th, 2021 Read More
  • Tommy Lasorda

    The Tragic Death Of Tommy Lasorda's Son

    Lasorda's son, Tom Jr., died in 1991 reportedly from AIDS after being sick for an extended period of time.

    By Cody Copeland January 11th, 2021 Read More
  • Nipsey Hussle performs on stage

    The Tragic Death Of Nipsey Hussle

    The tragic death of Nipsey Hussle occurred in his Los Angeles neighborhood after a chance encounter in 2019 with acquaintance Eric Holder.

    By Samantha Sanders January 5th, 2021 Read More
  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis sitting at a picnic table outside in a green dress

    The Tragic True Story Of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis remains one of the most iconic figures in history. Despite her legacy, her life was filled with complications and loss.

    By Therese Nguyen January 4th, 2021 Read More
  • The Wilhelm Gustloff

    The Tragic Story Of The Biggest Maritime Disaster In History

    The sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff could be considered the worst maritime disaster in history, surpassing even that of the Titanic.

    By Becki Robins December 31st, 2020 Read More
  • civil war photographer Mathew Brady

    The Tragic Death Of Photographer Mathew Brady

    After years spent photographing the U.S. Civil War, photographer Mathew B. Brady tragically died alone in a hospital charity ward on January 15, 1896.

    By Melissa Sherrard December 29th, 2020 Read More
  • Reggie Lewis

    The Tragic Death Of Reggie Lewis

    Baltimore native Reggie Lewis was on his way to becoming an NBA legend when the young basketball star tragically collapsed on the court.

    By Nicole Rosenthal December 29th, 2020 Read More
  • Anthony Burgess

    The Tragic Life Story Of A Clockwork Orange Author Anthony Burgess

    Anthony Burgess is known to many today only as the writer of A Clockwork Orange, the 1962 novel that inspired the infinitely more famous movie of the same name.

    By S. Flannagan December 29th, 2020 Read More
  • Layne Staley, 1993

    What The Final 12 Months Of Layne Staley's Life Was Like

    By the time Layne Staley passed away, the Alice in Chains singer was crippled by his drug addiction. This is what the final 12 months of his life were like.

    By Sam Markus December 29th, 2020 Read More
  • Red hair Andy Gibb smiling

    The Tragic Death Of The Bee Gees' Andy Gibb

    Andy Gibb launched his solo career in 1977, but would never reach the successful heights of his brothers, the Bee Gees, due to his addiction to drugs.

    By Nicole Rosenthal December 29th, 2020 Read More
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