T.E. Lawrence was dubbed "Lawrence of Arabia" by the press following his time fighting in the Middle East. But the Lawrence of Arabia the public knows -- larger than life, braver than brave, without fault -- is only a small part of the story. This is the tragic real-life story of Lawrence of Arabia.
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Christopher Dennis was the famous Hollywood Boulevard Superman for 25 years. But Dennis' life wasn't all flowing capes and amiable photos with admiring tourists. It was filled with sad events that culminated in his untimely death. Here's the tragic real-life story of Hollywood Boulevard Superman.
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Karen Carpenter, one half of the brother-sister duo The Carpenters, and the velvet voice behind hits like "Close to You" and "Top of the World," enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s only to literally disappear before her fans' very eyes. This is the tragic real-life story of Karen Carpenter.
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Mount Everest is one of the world's most alluring places. As the highest point on Planet Earth, it's one of the few destinations people will happily risk their lives to get to. Sometimes when the mountain's victims die in highly visible places they become landmarks. Such is the case of Green Boots.
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Motley Crue vocalist Vince Neil couldn't have known what was in store for him when he started with Motley Crue in 1981, but he's certainly done his part to promote rock star living. Vince Neil's life story is one of drugs and alcohol affecting everything else. Here's Vince Neil's real-life story.
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Marlon Brando was one of the greatest actors of all time, but beneath all the fame was a life marked by misery. Marlon Brando's life incorporated tragedy and a seemingly perennial decline, almost a paradox for a widely acclaimed actor. But Marlon Brando managed to find genius in his tragedy.
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What do we really know about Aerosmith? Despite being famous rock stars, the band members haven't really put their lives out in the open. So let’s do some investigating by taking a long, hard look at the tragic real-life story of Aerosmith.
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His name was Joseph Merrick. He was talented, intelligent, and "a gentle, affectionate and lovable" person.
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Fame and money didn't fix everything. Here are the tragic stories of Motown stars.
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Sir Elton John's music might not be the heaviest in the world, but don't take that to mean he's a lightweight. Elton John has been a global superstar for decades, but it hasn't always been easy. Here's the tragic story of Elton John.
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When people discuss Muhammad Ali, they often just focus on the positives. And there were a lot of positives: Muhammad Ali was a hero for the ages. But Muhammad Ali wasn't perfect by a long shot. This is about Ali's shortcomings and regrets. Here's the tragic real-life story of Muhammad Ali.
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Love him or hate him, Elon Musk is a titan of the tech industry. Enterprises such as Tesla and SpaceX alone are more than enough to justify people calling him a real-life Iron Man. But how did Elon Musk get where he is today? Here's the tragic, real-life story of Elon Musk.
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Frank Zappa took creative risks that few musicians would. His upbringing was rocky, and his family life was tough. Here's the tragic story of Frank Zappa.
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Jake "The Snake" Roberts, born Aurelian Smith Jr., has entertained millions of wrestling fans with his creepy antics, giant snake, and top-notch mullet.
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