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.
Read MoreBarry 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.
Read MoreAccording 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.
Read MoreThe Vietnamese-born actress Thuy Trang was on her way to a very successful Hollywood career when her life was tragically cut short in 2001.
Read MoreBlindness wasn't the only hardship Ray Charles faced. This is his tragic real-life story.
Read MoreThe Hiawatha Insane Asylum, built to incarcerate Native Americans, has been compared to a gulag. This is the tragic true story of the Hiawatha Insane Asylum.
Read MoreKnown 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.
Read MoreAccording 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."
Read MoreBeich 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.
Read MoreIn 1990, a fossil dubbed Sue the T-Rex was discovered by the Black Hills Institute. A tragic custody battle ensued over the T-Rex.
Read More150 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.
Read MoreCountry superstar Tammy Wynette's real-life story was riddled with the tragedy of four failed marriages and chronic abdominal health problems.
Read MoreDJ Jam Master Jay was integral to early hip-hop as part of Run-DMC, but he was shot to death in 2002 in a case that went unsolved until 2024.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MorePop-rock group The Go-Go's climbed to the top of the charts in the early '80s, but behind the hits, the band members were plagued by numerous tragic events.
Read MoreCline 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.
Read MoreGeorge Harrison enjoyed much success, but his life was marked by underappreciation by peers, Eric Clapton marrying his ex-wife, and an attempt on his life.
Read MoreSouth African cleric Desmond Tutu's live was far from rosy. Here's a look at the tragic truth about Desmond Tutu.
Read MoreCombs was highly experienced and knew what she was doing but couldn't prevent a mechanical failure when she was chasing a world record in Oregon.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read More"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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreThe Nazis may have Magnus Hirschfeld's Institute for Sexual Sciences, but his legacy lives on in the continued battle for LGBT rights.
Read MoreGeorge Washington died suddenly on December 14, 1799, just two years after he left office as the first President of the United States.
Read MoreFor many people, Jani Lane was the ultimate hair metal frontman. This is the tragic real-life story of Warrant's Jani Lane.
Read MoreAnd 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.
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreDesi Arnaz Jr. might not ring a bell at all to the younger generations, but being the child of a famous couple keeps you in the spotlight -- and being in the spotlight often means trouble.
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