• 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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  • 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 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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  • 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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  • The Tragic Death Of Astronaut Gus Grissom

    In the story of NASA, one of the worst disasters in the department's history happened on solid ground. As NASA reports, on January 27, 1967, a fire during a preflight test for the Apollo 1 mission took the lives of astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward White, and Roger Chaffee.

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  • The Tragic Death Of 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper

    "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was one of the biggest WWE personalities of the 1980s. Why? Because everyone loved to hate this hot-headed, fearless star. He battled the likes of Hulk Hogan and Mr. T in the ring, and had quite the prolific career on the other side of the ropes as well.

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  • The Tragic Fate Of America's First Modern Singer-Songwriter

    New Hampshire-born Connie Converse is considered to be the first modern singer-songwriter. She settled among the beatniks and bohemians in New York City's Greenwich Village in the 1950s, writing hauntingly raw lyrics over guitar melodies.

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  • The Tragic Childhood Of Axl Rose

    And though Axl Rose's childhood isn't an excuse for any unpalatable behavior he may have exhibited, it certainly gives us a little insight into the trouble he's had in his past.

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  • The Tragic Life Of Roy Orbison

    In 1965, after more than a decade of struggling to become the musician he dreamed of being and joining the ranks of the budding rock 'n' roll royalty, Roy Orbison began to see his fame fade...

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  • The Tragic Death Of Jeff Buckley

    Jeff Buckley was a unique talent whose career was only beginning to take off before a bad decision cost him his life. Here is the story of his tragic death.

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  • The Tragic Childhood Of Dennis Rodman

    Rodman had hard times. If you were to spot him as a kid, you'd never know that he'd someday be shooting hoops for the NBA. His childhood goes far beyond everyday hardships, which makes his story of success all the more fantastic.

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  • The Tragic Childhood Of The Who's Pete Townshend

    All four members of The Who had significant moments of tragedy and tribulation throughout their lives, but guitarist and singer Pete Townshend's childhood had a series of particularly sad and disturbing moments.

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  • The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Library Of Alexandria

    The Royal Library of Alexandria was a wonder of the ancient world, built to house all knowledge. Nevertheless, tragedy struck the Great Library and all of its invaluable manuscripts were lost. But how could such a thing happen? Read on for the tragic fate of the Library of Alexandria.

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