The Tragic True Story Of Dennis The Menace
Dennis the Menace has been terrorizing his neighborhood for decades. The character's creator wanted to make his readers feel better about their kids' behavior.
Read MoreDennis the Menace has been terrorizing his neighborhood for decades. The character's creator wanted to make his readers feel better about their kids' behavior.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreA legendary actor who is now a household name, Arnold Schwarzenegger's life has been extraordinary but far from perfect. Here are a few powerful stories.
Read MoreThe Doobie Brothers have won Grammy Awards, sold nearly 50 million records, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here's their story.
Read MoreJayne Mansfield dominated headlines in the 1950s, but her wild ride came to a terrible end in 1967. This is the the tragic real-life story of Jayne Mansfield.
Read MoreHillel 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.
Read MoreAlthough 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.
Read MoreClemente 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs one of the first all-female rock bands, The Runaways proved to the world that women could rock as hard as men could.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreT.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.
Read MoreThe Village People made some of the happiest music on record, with hits like "Y.M.C.A." Here are the tragic stories of the humans behind the Village People.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreFans of the Discovery Channel's series "Deadliest Catch" have seen several tragedies in the lives of the cast, starting in 2010 when Captain Phil Harris died.
Read MoreIn the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Loki is both a villain and a hero. However, his story is a tragic one.
Read MoreDespite 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.
Read MoreKnown 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.
Read MoreThe Mandalorian has built up its own vast universe of Star Wars characters with a varied cast. Here are some tragic details about the cast of The Mandalorian.
Read MoreJerusalem is one of the holiest cities in the world and it has been a site of terrible violence and great tragedy in its millennia-long history.
Read MoreHe talked of studying an undergraduate degree and continuing on to do a master's. Despite his family, hobbies, and plans for the future, however, Halladay battled with depression and addiction, and these would combine with his dangerous hobby to bring about his early demise.
Read MoreThe Bee Gees are musical legends who made their mark in the 1970s, becoming prime artists of the disco era. This is the tragic real-life story of the Bee Gees.
Read MoreIn his lifetime, Ishi, the last member of the Yahi tribe, watched his people be wiped off the Earth. This is the last member of the Yahi's tragic life story.
Read MoreThomas Billington, aka the Dynamite Kid, found fame wrestling as part of the British Bulldogs in the 1980s. Sadly, things wouldn't end well for the wrestler.
Read MoreThey'd sing, play music, and go through a number of routines to keep the eyes looking their way. This would lead to a couple of stints in Hollywood before their death in the late 1960s. Unfortunately, the Hilton sisters didn't reach fame by living easy lives, and their deaths were equally tragic.
Read MoreSnuka, whose real name was James Reiher, was born in Fiji, grew up in Hawaii, and also lived in Camden County, New Jersey. After a successful stint as a bodybuilder, he started as a professional wrestler in the 1970s and made his WWE debut in 1982, helping the organization on its skyrocket rise.
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