Robin Williams' Famous 2000 Oscar Performance Followed A Tragic Death
Although the overall atmosphere of the Academy Awards tends toward celebratory each year, one presentation in 2000 was the result of a tragic death.
Read MoreAlthough the overall atmosphere of the Academy Awards tends toward celebratory each year, one presentation in 2000 was the result of a tragic death.
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Read MoreBehind Doris Day's cookie-cutter image was a woman who was surely exhausted from decades of misfortunes. Let's look at the tragic details of Doris Day.
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe became -- and remains -- one of the most celebrated individuals to emerge from Hollywood. Her family, however, was mired in tragedy.
Read MoreRecently, the Elizabeth Tower in London (also known as "Big Ben") received a beautiful facelift. However, its unveiling came just prior to a tragic event.
Read MoreDanny Trejo knows exactly what it's like to be the gangsters he so often plays. These are tragic details about Danny Trejo.
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Read MoreAccruing a fan base like no other, Tupac Shakur made history in the music industry before he died in 1996. Here's a look at his life and legacy.
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Read MoreUnfortunately for the brand's founder, Jack Daniel was felled by his own strong work ethic -- and his impatience. And yes, a safe.
Read MoreRocky Marciano was a legend in the boxing ring, an athlete who wouldn't back down. Outside the ring, he was equally famous for his kindness.
Read MoreJoy Division was active for a mere four years, never truly reaching the full scope of their potential. This is the tragic real-life story of Joy Division.
Read MoreThe tragic death of Tammy Daybell in 2019 involved her husband, his mistress, and the belief in zombies. Here's what happened surrounding Daybell's death.
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Read MoreJames Coddington killed 73-year-old Albert Hale in his home in 1997.
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Read MoreIn 1975, at age 22, college dropout Paul Allen founded Microsoft Corporation with childhood friend and 19-year-old Harvard University drop-out Bill Gates.
Read MoreDavid Niven lit up the screen in a wide range of film roles, from light comedies to serious drama. His death at age 73 was a tragedy of its own.
Read MoreDon Myrick, a former member of the band Earth, Wind, and Fire, passed away tragically in 1993. Here's the story of his death, and his impact on the band.
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Read MoreTowering over the rest of the Addams Family is Lurch, the family's faithful butler. The original Lurch was played by Ted Cassidy. This is his tragic true story.
Read MoreIn spite of the seemingly effortless way Jason Mamoa wears his fame, it hasn't always been easy. This is Jason Momoa's tragic true story.
Read MoreAdam Rainer remains the only person recorded to have been both a little person and a giant in his lifetime.
Read MoreWhen Julia Pastrana died at the young age of 26, she was known as the "world's ugliest woman." This is the tragic story of sideshow star Julia Pastrana.
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