Tragic Details About The Original Mickey Mouse Club Cast
Not every Mouseketeer retained their cherubic image after leaving The Mickey Mouse Club. Here are tragic details about the original Mickey Mouse Club cast.
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The Tragic Deaths Of The Crew Of The USS Indianapolis
The USS Indianapolis was arguably the worst, and definitely the most, terrifying disaster in American naval history. The 879 crew members who perished represent the greatest loss of life in a United States Navy vessel. What makes the disaster even more grievous is the tragic manner of their deaths.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Getty Family
Despite being worth billions, the Getty family makes being incredibly rich sound like a really terrible way to live -- which is quite an accomplishment -- due to the sheer number of kidnappings, suicides, and other horrors inflicted on them. This is the tragic real-life story of the Getty family.
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The Tragic Death Of Blake Painter From Deadliest Catch
A half-dozen cast members have died over the years. Phil Harris, Keith Anderson and Tony Lara are just some of the show's stars to have passed in recent years.
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The Tragic Death Of Prodigy
Johnson had his hardships, including an ailment that had affected him since infancy. Prodigy was diagnosed as an infant with sickle cell anemia, a painful, chronic disorder where red blood cells take on a crescent shape, which slows down and obstructs blood flow.
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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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The Tragic Childhood Of Korn's Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis' past might fuel his music, but the Korn frontman's accomplishments don't erase the darkness of his childhood.
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The Tragic Death Of Cave Explorer Floyd Collins
Floyd was determined to get a piece of the tourist cave pie. He knew of one called Sand Cave that was located on the road ahead of most of the other show caves.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Liberace
Liberace defined glitz and glamour. However, when the stage lights dimmed and the curtain closed, Liberace was a man at war with himself. Here's his story.
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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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The Tragic Truth About The Guinness Family Curse
The name Guinness is likely to conjure up images of the legendary Irish beer, but over the years, rumors emerged of a Guinness family curse.
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Tragic Stories About Pop's Biggest Stars
Some of the best performers in the world are both entertaining and filled with internal turmoil. Here are the tragic stories behind pop's biggest stars.
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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.
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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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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Arnold Schwarzenegger
A 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.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Doobie Brothers
The 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.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Jayne Mansfield
Jayne 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.
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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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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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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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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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Tragic Details About The Runaways
As one of the first all-female rock bands, The Runaways proved to the world that women could rock as hard as men could.
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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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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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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Village People
The Village People made some of the happiest music ever, with hits like "Y.M.C.A." Here are the tragic stories of the individuals behind the Village People.
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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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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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