• Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding family photo
    Gina Scanlon

    Tragic Details About The House Of Windsor

    Since its official inception in 1917, the House of Windsor has been wrought with tragedy and scandal. From forbidden love affairs, to sex scandals, to a struggle to stay legitimate in an ever-modernizing world, here are the tragic details of the House of Windsor.
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  • Sonny & Cher pose near a brick wall
    Nicole Rosenthal

    The Tragic Death Of Sonny Bono

    Sonny & Cher rode a rollercoaster of successes and failures. Together they topped the charts, danced on the edge of bankruptcy and became a television sensation. But they eventually split, effectively ending Sonny Bono's time as a star. After a rebirth in politics, his life was cut short by tragedy.
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  • John Candy
    Laura Kelly

    The Tragic Death Of John Candy

    When Candy suddenly passed away at the shockingly young age of 43, people were astounded despite his poor health. This is the tragic death of John Candy.
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  • hillel slovak
    Nicole Rosenthal

    The Tragic Death Of Hillel Slovak

    Hillel Slovak was a founding member of the groundbreaking funk-metal group the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, a talented guitarist who used heavy guitars in what would become a major influence in honing the group's signature sound.
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  • Vladimir smirnov
    Cody Copeland

    The Tragic Death Of Olympic Fencer Vladimir Smirnov

    Although it's a sport that involves two highly athletic competitors going at each other with swords, fencing is actually much safer than many other popular sports. A five-year study by sports science professor Dr. Peter Harmer found that it is especially safe for children and youth.
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  • Roberto Clemente
    Cody Copeland

    The Tragic Death Of Roberto Clemente

    Clemente was one of the best players in baseball history, both on and off the field. Aside from the 3,000 hits he racked up before his death, his 12 All Star appearances, and 12 Gold Glove awards, he was well known as an honest man of his word who had a great desire to help people.
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  • John Belushi
    Nick Vrchoticky

    The Tragic Death Of John Belushi

    The Blues Brothers would become such a hit that you can find a statue of "Joliet" Jake and Elwood at The House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois. A statue may not be the epitome of comedy fame, but that's okay; Belushi has been immortalized in other ways.
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  • Nelson Frazier Jr.
    Cody Copeland

    The Tragic Death Of Wrestler Nelson Frazier Jr.

    In all of his in-ring iterations, Nelson Frazier Jr. was an undeniably larger-than-life presence in professional wrestling. Whether he was rocking a spandex onesie or silk pajamas, the formidable 6'9" WWE Superstar struck fear in the hearts of his opponents and excited his throngs of loyal fans.
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  • T.E. Lawrence
    Emilia David

    The Tragic Death Of Lawrence Of Arabia

    T.E. Lawrence -- "Lawrence of Arabia" -- was an archaeologist, writer, and a freedom fighter who created a bond with the Arabs during World War I. His life was marked by tragedy, something that followed him until his untimely death at 49. The accident that took his life, however, raised questions.
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  • Michael Nesmith, 1967
    Karen Corday

    The Tragic Downfall Of The Monkees' Michael Nesmith

    When bands break up, members are free to branch out and establish their own identities and projects. But suddenly being responsible for making their own decisions and solving their own problems often leads to disaster. Members of the Pre-Fab Four, the sitcom-centric Monkees, were no exception.
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  • Debi Thomas
    Emilia David

    The Tragic Downfall Of Debi Thomas

    The life of an athlete can be short and bittersweet. After their competitive years are over, their lives can be just as hard. Debi Thomas, an Olympic bronze medalist in figure skating, considered the best Black figure skater of her generation, went from extreme highs to extreme lows.
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  • Peter Ivers
    Laura Kelly

    The Tragic Details About Peter Ivers's Death

    Despite his accomplishments, Ivers is probably best remembered for how he died, his life and career cut short at the age of 36, when his star was still rising. And even today, there are still no clues as to the reason for Ivers's sudden and shockingly tragic death.
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  • John DeLorean
    Boshika Gupta

    The Tragic Life Of John DeLorean

    Known in the automotive industry as an innovator, John DeLorean's life was one of rebellion, struggle, and peerless invention. We now know John DeLorean's car from the Back to the Future franchise, but his tragic life included many divorces and an FBI sting for smuggling cocaine.
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