Those of a certain age might be forgiven for confusing Davy (though he preferred David) Crockett and Daniel Boone. Their timelines overlap, though Boone, born in 1734, could have been a grandfather to Crockett, born in 1786. Here's how Boone lived, and eventually, died.
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Emily Dickinson is one of the most famous American poets, but you might not know that her poetry stems from a life filled with sadness and loss. T
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Most would say country legend Loretta Lynn leads an enviable life. But she has seen her fair share of tragedy. Chief among those tragedies -- the deaths of her children.
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The fanfare and fantasies surrounding rock stars often produce rumors that aren't remotely true. But The Who's late drummer and Dionysian spirit animal, Keith Moon, might have been the rare exception where the man outdid the myth.
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Che Guevara is legendary today, but his life was one of struggle and repeated defeat. This is the tragic real-life story of Che Guevara.
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An evening out at the nightclub can turn tragic should a fire break out. These are the most tragic nightclub fires in history.
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Ella Fitzgerald gained a devout audience for over six decades, though her troubled history isn't usually mentioned. This is the tragic real-life story of Ella Fitzgerald.
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The Andrews Sisters -- Patty, LaVerne, and Maxene -- broke onto the music charts in 1937. By the time they were done selling records, they'd moved some 100 million units, and racked up a whopping 46 Top 10 hits. But there was a dark side. This is the tragic real-life story of The Andrews Sisters.
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Jerry Garcia and The Dead arose out of San Francisco's music scene in the mid-1960s. Drugs were plentiful; music was powerful; a youth culture was flexing its muscles and making itself heard throughout the country. But Garcia's responsibility as the figurehead of a movement would take its toll.
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Sylvia Plath remains a singular voice in American literature decades since her death, and her tragic story continues to resonate with readers today.
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When it comes to movie stars, Keanu Reeves is as big as they get. While it might seem like he's lived a charmed life, he's had ups and downs.
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Hole was all over MTV and alt rock radio during the mid-'90s, but its members all suffered terrible tragedies throughout their lives.
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While Rock Hudson radiated light on screen, he had to keep the public in the dark about his sexuality. Otherwise, the prevailing homophobia of the era would eclipse his career. They found out in 1985, when the actor announced he's be diagnosed with AIDS. This is the tragic death of Rock Hudson.
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Poets Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton captivated the world with their words and their tragic endings. But through an inspirational professional relationship, they also captivated each other.
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Lou Costello, the other half of the classic comedy duo Abbott and Costello, appeared lively and fun, but behind the laughter was a life marred by tragedy.
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River Phoenix was Hollywood's "It Boy" when tragically, he died at the age of 23. His death left his fans in mourning, shocked by the unexpected event.
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Prince was practically worshipped by millions, but real life is rarely a fairy tale. Let's take a look at the tragic real-life story of Prince.
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Hardly anyone can think of classic Hollywood without recalling actress Grace Kelly. She wasn't in very many films, but she had a huge impact.
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Andy Kaufman was a true original, and there has never been anyone else like him. While Kaufman's life ended in tragedy, the stories he created on the way there are unforgettable.
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The Ramones became of the most influential and important rock bands of all time. All the same, the Ramones' tragic real-life story is full of full of heartbreak and tragedy.
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After Richard the Lionheart died in 1199, people removed portions of his corpse and buried them separately in accordance with royal custom.
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Korn's nuanced, anguished lyrics serve as a means of catharsis both for them and the band's millions of fans. All that pain in Korn's music is real.
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Patsy Cline's tragic real-life story is the epitome of a country music song: dreams of love and fame punctuated by tough breaks and hard times.
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Lenny Bruce was a controversial figure through the '50s and early '60s, and his drug addiction, legal woes, and other tribulations made for a tragic story.
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Danny DeVito is in a class all his own, and that's "national treasure that must be protected at all costs." It doesn't matter when you grew up, there's something he's been in that's shaped your childhood. But there's a lot of tragedy in his past. This is the tragic real-life story of Danny DeVito.
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Since 2003, Anderson Cooper has been a staple in cable news -- and his influence is only growing. This is the tragic real-life story of Anderson Cooper.
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From lawsuits to firings and fights to crashing planes, this is the full, tragic, real-life story of Blink-182.
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