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.
Hendrix made himself into an icon, thanks to a spate of highly influential recordings and era-defining live performances, including legendary music festivals.
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.
Hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives, and the number of forced conversions was also very high, although this offered no guarantee of protection.
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.
No one saw Jim Henson's death coming. He was only 53 years old, and still going strong creatively -- he was at the height of his career when he died in 1990.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Confucius' ideas would go on to shape Chinese society right up until the present day. His life is one of fortitude in the face of great tragedy and upheaval.
In just three years, Creedence Clearwater Revival released a ton of hits, but all wasn't well behind the scenes. This is the tragic real-life story of CCR.
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.
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.
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."
The Pulitzers were once the leading media family in the US, but they weren't without their troubles. This is the tragic real-life story of the Pulitzer family.