The Tragic Death Of Jim Henson
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.
Read MoreNo 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.
Read MoreThe Great Flood of 1862 has been just about forgotten to history, despite flooding most of California, causing millions in damages and loss of life.
Read MoreBetty 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.
Read MoreKnown as Black January, Soviet troops occupied Baku and violently suppressed the independence movement in early 1990.
Read MoreBorn in 1654 in Dundee, Scotland, Captain William Kidd was a successful sea captain and privateer before taking to piracy in the 1690s.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreNestled in Australia's Northern Territory lies Ayers Rock. A popular tourist attraction today, the area has a history of land taken away from Aborigines.
Read MoreConfucius' 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreDuring his life, Red Cloud played an incredibly critical role in resisting white expansionism. These are the tragic details about Red Cloud.
Read MoreRudyard 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.
Read MoreThe Fitzgeralds mirror their history perfectly, from their heyday of the roaring 20s to their downfall in the Great Depression. Here is their tragic story.
Read MoreThere's much more to the Fondas than their time in the Hollywood spotlight. This is the tragic real-life story of the Fonda family.
Read MoreLasorda's son, Tom Jr., died in 1991 reportedly from AIDS after being sick for an extended period of time.
Read MoreHaim 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."
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreActor Dax Shepard is a well-respected name in Hollywood, but his journey wasn't always easy. This is the tragic real-life story of Dax Shepard.
Read MoreThe tragic death of Nipsey Hussle occurred in his Los Angeles neighborhood after a chance encounter in 2019 with acquaintance Eric Holder.
Read MoreJacqueline Kennedy Onassis remains one of the most iconic figures in history. Despite her legacy, her life was filled with complications and loss.
Read MorePeople have been introduced to the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island through a 1960 children's book, Island of the Blue Dolphins. It was based on a true story.
Read MoreSome of Saturday Night Live's most memorable actors have faced their share of trauma and heartbreak. Here's a look at the tragic lives of some SNL standouts.
Read MoreAfter years spent photographing the U.S. Civil War, photographer Mathew B. Brady tragically died alone in a hospital charity ward on January 15, 1896.
Read MoreBaltimore native Reggie Lewis was on his way to becoming an NBA legend when the young basketball star tragically collapsed on the court.
Read MoreAnthony 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.
Read MoreAndy 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.
Read MoreSid Vicious' life was turbulent from the moment he was born and would stay that way until his death. From drug addiction to alleged murder, here is his story.
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