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  • Roy Scheider smiling

    The Tragic 2008 Death Of Roy Scheider Explained

    Actor Roy Scheider had a 30-plus-year acting career that began in 1964. Here's the tragic story of his death on February 10, 2008, in Arkansas.

    By Andrew Amelinckx April 15th, 2024 Read More
  • cameron boyce serious beard

    2010s Sitcom Stars Who Died Tragically

    The 2010s saw a revival of the classic sitcom, but with a fresh take. And so emerged a new generation of sitcom stars, but tragedy was just around the corner.

    By Brian Boone April 14th, 2024 Read More
  • o.j. simpson smiling

    The Details We Know About O.J. Simpson's Final Days

    Convicted felon and former NFL star O.J. Simpson's death on April 10, 2024, came as a shock to many. Here's what we know about his final days.

    By Grunge Staff April 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Jelly Roll singing in concert

    The Tragedy Of Jelly Roll Explained

    The tattooed country star Jelly Roll has had a rocky road to fame. From dealing drugs and felony convictions to addressing Congress, this is his tragic story.

    By DB Kelly April 12th, 2024 Read More
  • o.j. simpson smiling

    Chilling Celebrity Reactions To O.J. Simpson's Death

    Celebrities had some pretty chilling reactions to the death of former NFL star and convicted felon O.J. Simpson, who died of cancer in April 2024.

    By Grunge Staff April 12th, 2024 Read More
  • O.J. Simpson staring courtroom

    One Of O.J. Simpson's Last Social Media Posts Is So Chilling Now

    Former NFL star and convicted felon O.J. Simpson died on April 10, 2024, of cancer, and his last social media post is so chilling now. Here's what it is.

    By Andrew Amelinckx April 11th, 2024 Read More
  • jimmy carter smiling

    The Tragedy Of Jimmy Carter Explained

    Jimmy Carter is the longest-lived president in U.S. history. From family deaths to a grueling national crisis, here are some of the tragedies he experienced.

    By Mina Nakatani April 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Chris Farley and Phil Hartman

    Comedians Who Lived Seriously Tragic Lives

    Though they've devoted their lives to making us laugh, many of our best-loved comedians have experienced relentless adversity and heartbreak.

    By Genci Papraniku April 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Richard Pryor posing in dark suit and tie

    The Tragedy Of Richard Pryor Explained

    Richard Pryor may have been one of the funniest men to ever pick up a microphone, but his life was often characterized by misfortune and tragedy.

    By S. Flannagan April 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Corey Taylor singing

    The Tragedy Of Slipknot's Corey Taylor Explained

    Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has faced a number of challenges throughout his life, including his ongoing experiences with mental health.

    By Sergio Pereira April 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Cumberland River sunset photo

    What We Know So Far About Riley Strain's Autopsy

    Riley Strain, 22, went missing in Nashville. Two weeks later his body was found in the Cumberland River. Here's what we know so far about his autopsy.

    By Richard Milner March 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and then-Prince Charles on balcony

    The Tragic History Of Cancer In The British Royal Family

    Despite enjoying the trappings of great wealth and power, British royal family members throughout history have faced a disease that respects no one: cancer.

    By Kathy Benjamin March 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Williams singing microphone yellow hair

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Paramore's Hayley Williams

    Hayley Williams was only 14 years old when she burst into the punk scene, fronting the band Paramore. Her ferocity and indomitable spirit have tragic origins.

    By William Fischer March 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Liam Neeson black blazer and shirt Marlowe premier

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Liam Neeson

    Liam Neeson has a long and successful career playing complex tough-guy roles, and it turns out he has plenty of seriously tragic life experiences to draw from.

    By Michele Gama Sosa March 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Evanescence's Amy Lee singing

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Evanescence's Amy Lee

    Evanescence's lead singer Amy Lee lyrics are often reflective of the tragedies and trauma she's personally experienced in her life.

    By Sergio Pereira March 12th, 2024 Read More
  • kobe bryant smug smile purple jersey

    Athletes' Tragic Final Texts Before They Died

    For decades, text messages have become second nature to almost everyone. But when our favorite athletes text before dying, it takes a sharp turn for the tragic.

    By Brian Boone March 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

    What You Don't Know About Jam Master Jay's Murder

    DJ Jam Master Jay was integral to early hip-hop as part of Run-DMC, but he was shot to death in 2002 in a case that went unsolved until 2024.

    By Andrew Amelinckx March 6th, 2024 Read More
  • The Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling

    The Tragic 1975 Death Of Rod Serling Explained

    Writer Rod Serling, the mastermind behind the legendary "Twilight Zone" series, died on June 28, 1975. Here's the story behind his tragic passing.

    By Andrew Amelinckx February 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Christopher Reeve as Superman city skyline

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Christopher Reeve

    Known as the actor who played Superman, Christopher Reeves suffered a tragic accident at 42. As strong as he was after, even before, his life was no easy ride.

    By DB Kelly February 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Brian Wilson in white shirt at white piano

    The Tragic Reason You Don't Hear From The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Anymore

    The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson did a fair amount of touring in his later decades, but here's the tragic reason you don't hear much from him lately.

    By S. Flannagan February 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Anton Yelchin posing for camera

    The Haunting Message On Actor Anton Yelchin's Gravestone

    "Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin tragically died in 2016 at just 27 years old. Here is the haunting message included on the gravestone of the young actor.

    By William Kennedy February 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Tim Bergling Avicii performing at a club

    The Tragic Real Life Story Of Avicii

    Avicii, the stage name of Tim Bergling, became interested in music at a very young age. But subsequent worldwide success took a terrible toll on the young man.

    By DB Kelly February 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Cult leader Jim Jones

    Whatever Happened To The Jonestown Massacre Survivors?

    More than 900 people died in a mass suicide in 1978 on the orders of Jonestown leader Jim Jones. But some escaped. Here's what happened to the survivors.

    By Andrew Amelinckx February 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Corey Haim looking into camera

    The Tragic Death Of Corey Haim

    Haim wasn't without ambition. He wanted to be the next James Dean, he told The Los Angeles Times at one point. "I know I can do it. ... [H]e's such a legend."

    By Richard Milner February 17th, 2024 Read More
  • McCartney in suit looking to left

    The Most Tragic Detail About Paul McCartney Everyone Forgets

    Though John Lennon is often pegged as the Beatle with the tragic life story, Paul McCartney has seen his share of tragedy. Here's one detail everyone forgets.

    By S. Flannagan February 17th, 2024 Read More
  • actor Teri Garr gene wilder

    Whatever Happened To Teri Garr?

    Actress Teri Garr had a promising career in the 1970s and '80s, but a multiple sclerosis diagnosis derailed it. Here's what happened to her.

    By Andrew Amelinckx February 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley sitting indoors smiling

    Things Bob Marley: One Love Left Out Of The True Story

    Bob Marley: One Love was released in 2024, focusing on a few tumultuous years in Bob Marley's later life. Here are some of the details the film leaves out.

    By Larry Fried February 16th, 2024 Read More
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