• Groucho Marx
    By S. Flannagan

    The Tragic Death Of Groucho Marx

    As the most prominent of the Marx Brothers, Julius Henry Marx –- known to the world as "Groucho" –- became one of the best-known comedians of his age, known both for his dazzling visual comedy and his acerbic, quick-witted one-liners.

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  • Rock Hudson
    By Laura Kelly

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Rock Hudson

    Old Hollywood icon Rock Hudson was best known for his dashing looks and roles in Giant and All That Heaven Allows. Behind Rock Hudson's fame was a tragic childhood, a manipulative Hollywood agent, and a struggle with his gay identity. Hudson was the first major celebrity to die with AIDs in 1985.

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  • grimme
    By Nicole Rosenthal

    The Tragic Death Of Christina Grimmie

    Up-and-coming 22-year-old pop singer Christina Grimmie was on the fast track to stardom in 2016 -- until a crazed fan brought everything to a halt.

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  • A shot of drag racer Scott Kalitta from 1996
    By Boshika Gupta

    The Tragic Death Of Drag Racer Scott Kalitta

    Scott had taken a break for three years before he got back to racing simply because he missed it so much. Scott was driving during the qualifying rounds for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) SuperNationals, moving at about 300 miles an hour when his Funny Car's engine exploded into flames.

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  • A profile shot of a young George Michael
    By Boshika Gupta

    The Tragic Childhood Of George Michael

    The singer didn't know what it's like to be taken care of as a kid and didn't experience love and affection at home. His parents were too caught up in trying to provide for him and his siblings. "I was never praised, never held," he said. "So it wasn't exactly the Little House On The Prairie."

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  • Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
    By Nick Vrchoticky

    The Tragic Death Of Dale Earnhardt, Sr

    According to initial reports by the Orlando Sentinel, he died of the brain injury, but those reports turned out to be incorrect. According to U.S. Motorsport, Dr. Barry Myers, a professor of biomedical engineering at Duke University, reviewed Earnhardt's autopsy images.

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  • Barry White
    By Boshika Gupta

    Barry White's Tragic Real-Life Story

    Barry White had a successful career and is often remembered for his love ballads, but his life wasn't easy. This is Barry White's tragic real-life story.

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  • Jared Leto
    By Nick Vrchoticky

    The Truth About Jared Leto's Tragic Childhood

    According to Leto, his father went out to get a carton of milk, only to metaphorically end up on a milk carton himself, back in the early 1970s when Leto was only a baby. The story gets a bit darker. Leto's dad remarried, and Leto never heard from the guy again.

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  • cooper
    By Nicole Rosenthal

    The Tragic Death Of Tommy Cooper

    Known for his big red fez, the bumbling prop comedian Tommy Cooper elicited belly laughs from countless fans throughout his 37-year career. But while the 6'5" actor brought joy to audiences, the on-screen death of the 69-year-old proved to be more shocking than any of his gags ever would be.

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  • A close-up shot of racing driver Ayrton Senna
    By Boshika Gupta

    The Tragic Death Of Formula One Racer Ayrton Senna

    According to the Formula One website, Senna was aware of his limitations and didn't take his mortality for granted. He viewed racing as a way to learn more about himself. "For me, this research is fascinating," he said. "Every time I push, I find something more, again and again."

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  • A Guns N' Roses banner held up by a fan at a concert
    By Boshika Gupta

    The Tragic Death Of Guns N' Roses' Original Bassist

    Beich was drawn to the band's potential. He'd already proved his mettle with Mercyful Fate and other bands. As the the sound and style of Guns N' Roses evolved, however, the bassist found himself struggling to be happy. He didn't want to stick to hard rock.

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  • people hiding after the colfax massacre
    By Mina Nakatani

    The Tragic Story Of The Colfax Massacre

    150 Black people died in the Colfax Massacre, and the aftermath set a dangerous precedent in the United States. This is the tragic story of the Colfax Massacre.

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  • George Michael, 2011
    By Karen Corday

    The Tragic Death Of George Michael

    When news came that George Michael had died at home at the age of 53, our collective sadness was highlighted by a cruel irony. As part of '80s power duo Wham! (with Andrew Ridgeley), Michael brought us one of the all-time beloved Christmas pop songs, "Last Christmas" -- and he died on Christmas Day.

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  • The Go-Go's
    By Brian Boone

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Go-Go's

    All-female pop-rock group the Go-Go's climbed to the top of the charts in the early 1980s with hits like "We Got the Beat" and "Our Lips are Sealed." But behind the pop hits, the Go-Go's members were plagued by drug addiction, eating disorders, heated lawsuits, a changing lineup, and health issues.

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  • Patsy Cline
    By Nick Vrchoticky

    The Tragic Death Of Patsy Cline

    Cline recorded her first album in 1955 and gained a huge following by the time the 1960s rolled around. Her songs started to appear on the radio. Her face was showing up on the television variety program Town and Country Jamboree. She was on her way to the top.

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