Celebrities Who Died and You Heard Nothing of It
Death is tragic, whether it is of a celebrity or non-celeb. However, whenever a star dies, it becomes a piece of news. In contrast, when a non-celebrity dies, it never makes headlines unless the circumstances surrounding their death are unusual, such as due to criminal activity or terrorist act, etc.
So, it seems pretty surprising that there are certain celebrities whose deaths didn’t cause a stir in the media. In fact, not many are even aware of their deaths. Can you believe that? That’s why we decided to introduce you to 30 such celebrities who died suddenly, but the news of their death didn’t make it to mainstream media. Some of these celebs may shock you for sure.
Michael Clarke Duncan
A majority of movie buffs know Michael Clarke Duncan for his role in The Green Mile. The American actor was nominated for Best Supporting Role Academy Award for portraying the character of John Caffey sincerely and with the utmost sensitivity that the character demanded. Even his co-star Tom Hanks, who played the protagonist in the movie, was all praises for his mind-blowing performance,
Duncan achieved worldwide fame with The Green Mile, so it is a huge surprise that most of his fans still don’t know that he’s no longer alive. The 6′ 5″ tall Duncan was known for his hearty laugh, giant stature, and deep, husky voice. Duncan was famous as the humblest and more approachable star in Hollywood. He was neither alcoholic nor did he ever touch a cigarette. The actor died due to a heart attack at the age of 54. A Night at the Roxbury and Bulworth are some of his other famous movies.
Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett was an immensely famous American stage and screen actress as well as a stunning model during the 1970s and 80s. As you can see, Fawcett was breathtakingly beautiful, and that’s why she quickly became the poster girl for many mainstream magazines. She was the most regularly appearing model on dorm room walls across America.
Her charismatic smile played a crucial role in helping her get hired by magazines worldwide. She was also the original angel of Charlie’s Angels. Unfortunately, the gorgeous model-cum-actress developed anal cancer and died when she was 62. Her death didn’t garner much media attention because she died the same day when the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, died. So, this news overshadowed the news of her demise. However, she is still admired for her perfect blonde hair, natural beauty, and gracious personality.
Harold Ramis
Harold Ramis was a famous author and actor known for playing the character of Egon Spengler in the hit series Ghostbusters. Another of his most notable works include Stripes, in which he played Russel Ziskey. He enjoyed a successful career as a supporting artist, and at the time of his death, he had three children by his side.
The American actor Harold Ramis died when he was 69 years old because of autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis. It is a rare disease in which blood vessels get swelled. Many of his friends, including Tim Kazurinsky, mourned his death, but it couldn’t make front-page news, which is heartbreaking. Kazurinsky dubbed him the actor with the most blockbusters compared to all.
“Harold was clearly the most successful comedy writer-director of all time. The number of films that he has made that were successful, that were blockbusters, nobody comes close. Even in light in of that, he was more successful as a human being.”
According to his wife, Erica Mann Ramis, Ramis’ health began to deteriorate from May 2010 after he experienced an infection caused by autoimmune disease complications. Ramis’ Ocean Pictures production company’s vice president of development, Laurel Ward, said that Ramis had to relearn to walk and suffered vasculitis relapse in 2011 and couldn’t recover. When he died in his North Shore home, he was surrounded by his whole family.
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall was a famous American actress. She is remembered the most for her unique, sexy voice and gorgeous appearance. Would you believe that Bacall was among the twenty most famous Hollywood celebrities to ever graced the big screen? Well, not many fans are aware of this fact because it was never discussed in the media much. She lived her entire life like a queen and won two Tonys for Applause and Woman of the Year.
The stunning actress died in 2014 when she was 89 years old. Her death wasn’t reported as widely because another famous actor, Robin Williams, committed suicide the same week when she died. The media gave more attention to Williams’ death as it came as a shocker. While confirming her death, her son Stephan Bogart stated:
“Her life speaks for itself. She lived a wonderful life, a magical life.”
Stephen Bogart
Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy was a famous American musician, actor, and author, known worldwide for his character of Vulcan Mr. Spock in the iconic Star Trek franchise TV series and movies. Nimoy remained a part of this series for around fifty years. He first appeared in Star Trek in 1964 and continued to make appearances in subsequent seasons until 2013.
Leonard breathed his last in 2015 when he was 83. The cause of Leonard Nimoy’s death was a chronic pulmonary disease. Nimoy will always be remembered for his sullen yet subdued expressions and intelligent selection of roles. However, he chose to take up intense roles and avoided comic characters, due to which he was a victim of stereotyping and typecasting in movies. Some of his memorable performances include Broadway in shows like “Equus” and “Full Circle,” and the musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” He also performed a one-man show based on painter Vincent van Gogh’s life. His directorial includes hit comedy “Three Men and a Baby” and two hit “Star Trek” movies. His somber voice and knowledge of environmental and scientific issues made him a popular choice for documentary voiceovers. “The Coral Jungle” (1976), “Greenhouse Gamble” (1992), and “Snakes: Eden’s Deadly Charmers” (1988) are some of his famous documentaries.
James Avery
James Avery was an American poet and actor. He is still remembered for his role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, in which he played the character of Philip Banks. He also appeared in several movies, the most noteworthy being Aladdin.
Avery died at 68 years because of a cardiac arrest. He had been experiencing health complications for a long time that eventually became the cause of the stroke. His family didn’t want to speak about his death in the media and preferred to mourn quietly, so many of us remained unaware of Avery’s demise. The only person who talked about Avery’s death was Will Smith, who regarded him as a mentor and was deeply disturbed by the news of his death.
“Our show wouldn’t have been HALF what it was without the talent and light that was James Avery. We all love and miss you, James.”
On his Instagram page, Smith posted a clip from the reunion with this caption:
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who won the Nobel Peace Prize for her social welfare activities that spanned several decades of her life. Mother Teresa was also honored in the Catholic Church as St. Teresa of Calcutta. Such was the magnitude of her contribution to the underprivileged communities in the world, particularly to people in India. She taught in India for more than 17 years.
Mother Teresa hailed from Skopje in Macedonia. Moreover, she was a member of the Kosovo Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire. After experiencing the Call within a Call in 1946, she turned to social work and cared for people dying in Calcutta (currently Kolkata) slums. The news of her death was overshadowed because of the tragic death of Princess Diana of Wales, who died the same day when Mother Teresa breathed her last.
Adam Yauch
The famous American bass player and singer Adam Yauch also garnered success as a filmmaker, and still, his death didn’t make headlines in the media and news outlets. Yauch’s stage name was MCA. You might find it surprising that he was the original founding member of the famous band Beastie Boys.
Adam Yauch died when he was 47-years-old due to cancer. After his sudden demise, the Beastie Boys released a statement to honor his legacy and commemorate Yauch’s achievements. The band mentioned many of his notable works in their message and expressed grief over the irreparable loss.
“It is with great sadness that we confirm that musician, rapper, activist and director Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch, founding member of Beastie Boys and also of the Milarepa Foundation that produced the Tibetan Freedom Concert benefits, and film production and distribution company Oscilloscope Laboratories, passed away in his native New York City this morning after a near-three-year battle with cancer.”
the Beastie Boys
Bobby Vee
The quirky musician and singer Robert Velline, aka Bobby Vee, was no less than an icon and a teen idol back in the 1960s. He hailed from Fargo, North Dakota. The famous American music artist appeared in movies and had a distinguished career as a musician. Interestingly, music was a natural talent that he possessed as Vee started singing at an early age and ventured into the industry formally when he was just 15.
Bobby Vee’s music started after the tragic death of Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly in a plane crash. There was no looking back for the legendary artist from then on. Vee won 6 gold singles throughout his career. The singer died at the age of 73 in October 2016. The news of his death couldn’t impact the media because Pete Burn’s plastic surgery attracted reporters more.
Thuy Trang
Thuy Trang was a hugely popular Vietnamese-American actress. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam, in December 1973. Trang’s family fled the unstable communist regime in 1975 and arrived in the land of freedom and opportunities- South California. That was definitely the right move since Thuy Trang made the most of this opportunity.
The actress was the original Trini Kwan in the hit series- the Mighty Power Rangers. Trang was discovered in an elective acting class by an acting agent. She had enrolled in the University of California’s Civil Engineering program but had a deep interest in the world of acting. Trang appeared in eighty episodes of the Power Rangers’ seasons 1 and 2. The actress was killed in a tragic car accident in 2001 while she was on her way to San Jose to attend Angela Rockwood and Dustin Nguyen’s wedding.
“I was so proud of the work she was doing in films like The Crow! It hurt my heart to lose her. She was way too young and had so much more to share with the world,” added the 48-year old Emanuel.
Cory Monteith
Cory Monteith was a well-known Canadian musician and actor. However, what made him more famous and admirable among the audiences was his 6’5″ height. Undoubtedly, Monteith was one of the tallest actors in Hollywood. Another reason behind his massive popularity was Finn Hudson’s character in the enormous hit Glee aired on Fox Television. Apart from television, Monteith appeared in fifteen movies.
The actor was a drug and alcohol addict for a long time. In fact, he had been involved in substance abuse since he was 13-years-old. Monteith kept entering and exiting rehabs throughout his life as despite trying hard, he couldn’t overcome this addiction. In July 2013, he finally succumbed to an overdose of alcohol and drugs, which became the cause of his sudden death. He was just 31 at the time of his death.
“We talked about a lot of things. We talked about children and what we would look like when we grew old, and who would be fat and how we would stay thin. We talked about where we wanted to go and what we wanted to do. We were done. We were it.”
Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton made her way into the world of glitz and glamor when she was 21. Her first ever gig was playing a hippie undercover cop in the 1968 hit movie The Mod Squad. She turned heads through her stylish dressing and waifish blonde hair in the movie. People were so stunned with her styling that it became the most popular hairstyle in the late 1960s, much before the grunge culture took charge in the 1990s that models like Kate Moss popularized.
There’s no doubt that Peggy Lipton was the IT girl of her era and remained so for over a decade. She retired from acting at an early age and chose to raise a family after marrying famous music producer Quincy Jones. The Canadian actress had two children, Rashida and Kodada. Sadly, the couple got divorced in 1989, and Lipton returned to TV screen with the new show Twin Peaks. She played several supporting characters in popular TV shows, and movies post her come-back.
“She made her journey peacefully with her daughters and nieces by her side. We feel so lucky for every moment we spent with her.”
Brad Renfro
American actor Brad Renfro started acting at the age of 11, and throughout his career, Renfro appeared in twenty-one movies. His most famous performance was in The Client when Renfro was just 12. Prior to debuting in the movie industry, Renfro lived with his grandmother. You would be surprised to know that he used to live in a trailer park before gaining fame as an actor.
His death came as a shock to whoever knew him, as he was 25 years old when he died. Reportedly, he died due to an accidental heroin overdose. However, his death didn’t cause any stir in the news world because it was overshadowed by the death of another, probably more famous actor, Heath Ledger.
“I’m glad I got arrested because it taught me a lot. I’ve had several months of being sober– I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m glad it happened when I was 16, not 36.”
Richard Griffiths
Richard Griffiths OBE was a British actor, most famous for his character in the popular stage play The History Boys. Griffiths won several awards for his superb acting, including Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award. The actor suffered from heart issues for some time and ultimately died when he was 65-years-old.
Do you remember Richard Griffiths? He was a part of the blockbuster Harry Potter series. He once claimed that he ventured into showbusiness through disappointment as he aspired to become a painter but couldn’t become one. He also once said he totally “hated” and loathed his childhood.
I hated my childhood. It was loathsome. My parents were deaf and dumb. Profoundly so. They could make noises when they were emotionally aroused, but they couldn’t form it into speech
Richard Griffiths OBE
John Dye
John Dye was a famous American movie actor known for his work in TV series Touched by an Angel, in which he played the character of Andrew. The actor died because of a cardiac arrest when he was just 47. Dye was one of the most stylish and attractive actors in the industry.
When he died, the news broke many hearts because he was the crush of some of Hollywood’s most famous celebs. John Dye was an active philanthropist and participated in many social welfare activities. However, this side of his personality remained hidden from the public eye as he never liked to talk about his social works. Talking about his relentless efforts at making lives better for the underprivileged, John Dye’s father, Jim Dye, stated that he had a “giving personality.”
“[My son] was very giving, had a lot of causes that he supported real well, Make a Wish Foundation, AIDS research,” Jim Dye revealed.
John Ritter
John Ritter was a famous American showbiz personality known for his exceptional comic timing and acting skills. Ritter’s father, Tex Ritter, was also a music sensation of his era. John’s most memorable performance was for ABC’s sitcom Three’s Company, in which he played the character of Jack Tripper. Ritter also won the Primetime award for his outstanding skills.
He also made guest appearances on The Mary Tyler Show and The Waltons in 1970 and appeared in M.A.S.H and Hawaii Five-O in 1973. In 1984, Ritter established his production house. Sadly, John Ritter died under tragic circumstances. Even more tragic was that his death wasn’t reported in mainstream media as it was overshadowed by the second anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Ritter died on 11 September 2003.
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Sarah Danielle Madison
Sarah Danielle Madison was a talented actress, but many still remember her for her breathtaking beauty. Born in Springfield, Illinois, Madison, this ravishing starlet was an Amherst University graduate and starred in several famous TV shows, including 7th Heaven. She also appeared in Jurassic Park III. It was one of her very first acting gigs after getting graduated.
Although she was born as Sarah Goldenberg but she preferred using Sarah Danielle Madison as the professional name because she loved the mermaid Madison from the 1984 movie Splash. With Jurassic Park, Madison was touted as one of Hollywood’s hottest rising stars. However, her career was short-lived as the actress died when she was just 40-years-old. You may find it intriguing that she died while sleeping.
Lee Thompson Young
Late American actor Lee Thompson Young gained worldwide fame and acclaim after playing the title role in The Famous Jett Jacksons. And he kept receiving one landmark role after another and appeared as detective Barry Frost in TNT Cable Network’s Rizzoli & Isles.
Tragically, such a charming and promising actor died at the age of 29 in 2013. Young was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder, which many attributed to his fading career. Though he had appeared in many superhits primetime shows such as Friday Night Lights, Smallville, and Scrubs, and blockbuster movies such as The Hills Have Eyes 2, his career still couldn’t take off as he had expected. This probably stressed him out a lot, and he developed depressive symptoms, moodiness, and extreme anxiety.
“At the time, I didn’t live near Lee. I lived across the country. When I’d talk to him on the phone, I couldn’t tell he was in crisis. He was a very good actor.”
“Losing Lee was a tremendous shock, and immediately it brought to my mind the need for more education about mental illness, especially the stigma associated with it. We [wanted] to do something to help other people and prevent other families from losing someone by suicide,” Love said.
Michelle Thomas
The talented actress and comedian Michelle Thomas was known for her performance in the NBC sitcom- The Cosby Show. In this show, she played the character of Justin Phillips. Throughout her career, Thomas appeared in several hit television shows. Her more notable works include Family Matters, in which she appeared as the pretty girlfriend of Steve Urkel.
Sadly, Thomas had suffered from chronic health issues from a young age. Michelle Thomas died in 1998 due to stomach cancer. She breathed her last at the age of 29. Not many fans know that Thomas was a hugely talented actress, never drank alcohol or smoked, and was a die-hard vegetarian. Moreover, she was a practicing Muslim, and her last wish was to have a Muslim burial, which was fulfilled. She was buried in Orange, New Jersey.
“No reunion would be complete without me acknowledging our beloved Michelle Thomas. This little ray of sunshine gave me some of the best physical comedy moments I’ll ever play on screen,”
Jaleel White
Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy is another American singer and actress who died very young and left everyone startled by her sudden and unexpected departure. Murphy was born in Atlanta and later moved to LA when she was in her teens. Once she arrived in Los Angeles, she made waves in the showbiz and appeared in many hit TV shows and movies. Girl Interrupted and Clueless were two of her most inspiring works.
Murphy, unfortunately, died when she was just 32-years-old. Her death was caused by pneumonia, but it is yet unclear how she developed it to such a grave extent that she died. Mysteriously, within five months following Brittany’s death, her husband, famous English writer, director, and producer Simon Monjack, also died from the same illness. It was so unexpected that many still are unaware that Brittany Murphy is no more.
“A bright light that lit the world is forever dimmed, but will live on in the hearts of those that Brittany touched. Brittany was an incredibly loving and passionate person and an artist to her core.”
“I would like to be very, very, very, very old. With all the technology we are inventing and what they are coming up with scientifically, people are having longer lifetimes.” Unfortunately, the starlet died at a young age.
Michael Nyqvist
Michael Nyqvist was a well-known Swedish actor. You might recall the character he played in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo since it is one of Nyqvist’s more memorable and career-making performances. Another movie by Michael Nyqvist worth mentioning is John Wick, in which he played the antagonist. He also appeared in TV series Martin Beck in which he played the cop Banck.
Michael was diagnosed with lung cancer, and he battled the deadly disease hard. However, eventually, his body gave up, and Michael lost the battle. He died in June 2017, leaving behind his wife and two children to mourn his death. The Swedish actor was a graduate of the School of Drama in Malmo.
Justin Pierce
Justin Pierce was an American-English actor. He was born in the UK but was raised in the USA. Pierce earned fame due to his fantastic performance as Casper in Kids. In fact, his performance was so realistic and appreciated that he was awarded Spirit Award for a Kids movie.
Pierce was immensely talented. Soon after his first appearance, Justin started receiving many reasonable offers. It is, however, tragic that despite having a flourishing career and many acting gigs already signed, Justin committed suicide. In 2000, he hanged himself at the Bellagio Hotel, LA. Justin Pierce was just 25-years-old when he died. He left behind two letters, which weren’t made public. Hence, we may never know why this talented young man decided to end his life.
Judith Barsi
Who can forget this charming child actress? The American child star Judith Barsi started her career in TV shows. Apart from appearing on the small screen, Barsi ventured into voice-over and The Land Before Time and All Dogs Go to Heaven are two of her most memorable gigs as a voice actor.
Judith Barsi had a pleasant personality, which is one of the reasons why she earned so much fame within a relatively short time. It is seldom heard of at such a young age that a child star would become so popular and no less than a household name. However, it is shocking that many of us still don’t know that she is no more. Barsi was only ten-years-old when she died. Her death wasn’t natural, though, as she was killed in 1988 by her sadistic father.
Sawyer Sweeten
Sawyer Sweeten was a famous child actor who played the most loved character of Geoffrey Barone in Everybody Loves Raymond. The American actor earned nationwide fame as a child artist, and sadly, he died at the young age of 20 by suicide. His death shocked the entire industry because he died just three weeks before his birthday.
Sweeten was born in Brownwood, Texas. He had an identical twin brother named Sullivan and a sister Madylin. All the siblings starred in Everybody Loves Raymond. They remained a part of this show for 9 consecutive seasons. When Sweeten died after a self-inflicted gunshot to his head that proved fatal, the drama cast expressed disbelief and extreme shock.
Natasha Richardson
American-English actress Natasha Jane Richardson belonged to a long lineage of the esteemed dynasty in the entertainment industry. Her father was a well-known producer and director, whereas her mother was a famous actress. Although many aren’t aware, it is indeed true that Natasha Richardson was the daughter of Tony Richardson and Venessa Redgrave.
Sadly, Richardson’s career didn’t last long, as she died in March 2009. At the time of her death, she was married to superstar Liam Neeson. This was her second marriage. With Neeson, Natasha Richardson had two sons, Daniel and Michael. Her most memorable work was The Parent Trap and Maid in Manhattan. According to reports, her cause of death was an epidural hematoma, in which bleeding occurs from the skull and brain.
Andy Whitfield
Andy was a Welsh actor. He was famous for his preeminent role in the television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand. He was suffering from lymphoma and he even performed in Spartacus while he was ill. He fought for a year but died at the age of 39 years old only. Spartacus became one of the best TV shows ever.
Lisa Robin Kelly
Lisa was an American actress. She was famous for her role as Laurie Forman in That 70s Show. She died at the age of 42 in a rehabilitation center in her sleep. She Her cause of death was accidental “multiple drug intoxication” due to the the negligence of the rehab staff. Her husband has filed a case against the rehab center.
Richard Attenborough
Richard was an English actor, distinguished filmmaker, businessperson, and diplomat. He was President at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the British Academy of Film. He died at the age of 90 of natural causes. He was the older brother to the natural historian David Attenborough who is still alive and kicking in his 90s now.
Jonathan Brandis
Jonathan was an American actor. He started his career when he was a child. He made his acting debut in 1982 as Kevin Buchanan. He committed suicide at the age of 27 and, no one knows the exact reason behind it. But it was estimated that he was depressed due to the decline in his career.
Holly Lewis
Holly was a voice actress, and she was very famous. She was born on December 26, 1965. She was the daughter of Cortez and Rita Lewis. She was participating in such activities as speech, drama, and athletics from her childhood. Her most famous project was the Grand Theft Auto video game. She died on June 22, 2012 at the age of 46 years old.
James Rebhorn
James was an American character actor, and he performed in over 100 movies such as Independence Day, White Collar, and Law and Order. He died at the age of 65 on March 21, 2014. His death news was unable to make any significant impact on media.
Barney Martin
Barney was an American actor, writer, and Police detective. He was famous for acting Morty Seinfeld, father of Jerry, on the sitcom Seinfeld. He died at the age of 82 due to lung cancer.
Federico Fellini
Federico was an Italian movie filmmaker and writer. He was famous for his unique style; he is known as one of the most prominent filmmakers of all time. He died on October 31, 1993, and his death news was failed to make any significant headline because River phoenix died the same day.
Kelly Shanygne Williams
Kellie is an American actress. She is famous for her role as Laura Lee Winslow, on the ABC television series Family Matters. It was rumored that she passed away, although it was a lie and and internet hoax that had gone viral for all the wrong reasons. She is alive and well. It was Michelle Thomas who passed away.
Amanda Peterson
She was an American actress, and she was famous for her character as Cindy Mancini in comedy film Can’t Buy Me Love. She was in the film industry for a very short period. She died in 2015 at the age of 43 from an accidental drug overdose and her death news was ignored by many.
Marcia Wallace
Marcia was an American actress and comic, basically famous for her roles in television comedy shows, like The Simpsons. The show is still performing very strongly. She died in 2013 due to pneumonia in sepsis. She was very famous but her death news was failed to make headlines and was ignored by many.
Laura Branigan
Laura was an American singer, writer, and actress. Her voice was very attractive. One of Her famous songs, Gloria was on USA’s top list for 36 weeks and, this song also became number 1 in both Australia and Canada. She died peacefully while she was sleeping in 2004.
Chris Penn
Christopher was an American actor. He was famous for his tough character; he was featured as a villain and in comic roles. Despite suffering from many heart problems, he was still using drugs. The actual cause of his death was described as heart failure, but narcotics were also found in his body at death time. He died in 2006.
John Spencer
He was an American actor. He is famous for his character as Leo McGarry on drama series The West Wing. His act on the show gained him a Prime Time Emmy Award in 2002. He was a very hardworking person and he died of a heart attack while working on a movie set. He also went to rehab to get rid of alcoholism. He left behind property worth $149 million.
J.T. Walsh
James Walsh was an American actor. He performed in many movies, prominently Good Morning, Vietnam, and A Few Good Men. He was famous for his roles as a villain in his movies. In his real life, he was a very humble and polite person. He died at the age of 54 in 1998, due to a heart attack.
Randy Savage
Randy Savage was an American wrestler and actor. He was famous for his wrestling skills. His nickname was “Macho Man”. He won the world championship title for 20 times in his career. He also worked in many movies, Spiderman 2002 the most famous one. He died in 2011 due to a heart attack
Andrew Koenig
Andrew was an American actor, filmmaker, playwright, and social rights, activist. He was famous for his role as Richard “Boner” in Growing Pains. He was the son of Walter Koenig. Unfortunately, he committed suicide at the age of 41. His father was a psychologist and was unable to know that his son was suffering from depression.
Glenn Quinn
Quinn was an Irish actor. He was famous for his depiction of Mark Healy on the family sitcom Roseanne. Quinn was also famous for his role as Doyle, a half-demon, on Angel. He was a heroin addict. He died on December 3, 2002, due to a heroin overdose.
Paul Gleeson
Paul was an actor, and he performed in many films and TV shows throughout his career. He was suffering from lung cancer and was diagnosed. He died shortly after his diagnosis at the age of 67. His role as Richard Vernon in The Breakfast Club will be remembered for a long time.
Michael Jeter
Jeter was an American actor. His most famous TV roles include Herman Stiles on the sitcom Evening Shade and Mister Noodle on the Elmo’s World segments of Sesame Street. He was HIV positive but was diagnosed in the early stages. He died at the age of 51 due to severe epileptic seizures.
Trevor Goddard
Trevor was an English actor. He was famous for performing Kano in the film Mortal Kombat. He was also known as the toughest villain of all time. He passed away at the age of just 40 due to unintentional drug overdose. He was a drug addict and even went to rehab for recovery.
Len Lesser
King Lesser was an American actor. He was known for his character as Uncle Leo in Seinfeld. Lesser was also famous for his role as Garvin on Everybody Loves Raymond. He acted in over 180 TV shows and movies. He was born in 1922 and diet at the age of 88 due to pneumonia. He didn’t leave any property behind because he was a very humble man.
Lynne Thigpen
Lynne was an American actress, She voiced “Luna” in children’s series Bear In The Big Blue House. She also voiced over in many games and cartoon movies. She died at the age of 54 due to cerebral hemorrhage. She was one of the best voice-over actresses ever.
Anita Mui
Anita was an actress and singer. She won many awards for both singing and acting. She was an idol and Cantopop diva. She was also known as the Madonna of Hong Kong. She died at the age of 41 due to cervical cancer. She was a very brave person, and she fought very hard to recover from cancer.
James Rebhorn
James was an American actor and he performed in over 100 movies and plays. One of his greatest TV performances was Homeland. He passed away at the age of 65 due to melanoma cancer. He was under treatment for over 12 years. In his last days, he wrote his obituary.
Gina Mastrogiacomo
Gina was an actress and was firstly discovered by famous director Martin Scorsese. She was known for her movies like Goodfellas, and The Naked Gun 2.5. She was suffering from heart infection and died at the age of 39 in 1961. She was very charming but sadly died too young.
Christopher Pettiet
Christopher was an American actor, and he was famous for his character as Jesse James in The Young Riders. Like many other Hollywood stars, he was also heroin-addicted. He never went to any rehab for treatment and was died in 2004 due to unintentional drug overdose at the age of 24.
Malcolm McLaren
Malcolm was a multi-talented person. He is famous as a promoter and was also the manager of bands the New York Dolls and the Sex Pistols. Some of his talents include musician, designer, performer and many more. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and subsequently n April 8, 2010, at the age of 64.
Jean Stapleton
JJean was an American actress. She is famous for playing Edith Bunker. She was the wife of Archie Bunker. She won many Hollywood awards. She acted in more than 60 movies. She lived a very happy and long life, She died at the age of 90 years old.
Andy Hallett
Andrew was an American singer and actor. He became famous by acting as Lorne in the television series Angel. He used to show his singing abilities in that show. He was suffering from cardiomyopathy and, he died in 2009. He adopted many forms of treatments but in the end, all failed.
Steve James
Steve was an American actor and martial artist. He always acted in action movies such as the American Ninja series. He was a patient of pancreatic cancer and was on medicines for half of his life. He died at the age of 41, He was suffering from a form of cancer which is very rare and lethal.
Red Foxx
Red Foxx was a comedian and was famous for his role in Sanford and Son. He passed away at the age of 68, He had a heart attack on the set of a TC show, after that he was rushed to the hospital and after a few hours of treatment he passed away.
Abe Vigoda
Vigoda was an American actor, and he was famous for his depictions of Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather. He passed away in 2016 but this news was failed to make any headlines since he was rumored to be dead multiple times before. He died at the age of 94.
Bill Bixby
Bixby was an American actor, filmmaker, and frequent game-show judge. His career 30 yeas long. He was suffering from prostate cancer. He died at the age of 59 in 1993. It was believed that he was able to recover from cancer but it ultimately got him in the end.
Rob Knox
Robert was an English actor, and he depicted the role of Marcus Belby in the movie Harry Potter. He was just 18 years old when he was murdered in front of a night club in London. It was a street fight, in which his brother was also involved.
Les Lye
Les was a Canadian actor, comedian, and screenwriter. He was also a voice artist. He was a diabetic patient and he died a natural death at the age of 85. He left his property for his three kids and wife.
Gregory Hines
Gregory was an American dancer, artist, and singer. He is one of the most famous tap dancers of all time. He acted in more than 40 movies. He became a patient of cancer in 2002 and lost his life in 2003 after a year’s fight.
Gary Coleman
Gary was an American actor, humorist, and editor. He was famous for his role as Arnold Jackson in Diff’rent Strokes. He was rated among the top 100 child stars of all time. Over time his popularity decreases, that’s why many people ignored his death news. he died in 2010 at the age of 42.
Ben Woolf
Benjamin was an American movie actor. He is famous for his characters in American Horror movies. Many people don’t know about his premature death. He passed away in February 2015 due to a car accident. He was only 34 years old
David Graf
He was a popular American actor and model, and he was famous for his performance as Sgt. Eugene in the TV show, Police Academy. He passed away in 2001 and nobody was aware of this news. In 2004, her wife debuted in a show and talked about him, and everybody was stunned about knowing the news of his death.
Taylor Negron
Taylor was an American actor, comedian, artist, and writer. He acted in many movies such as Fast Times, And I am sure that many people are not aware of his death. He from cancer in 2015 at the age of 57. His famous TV shows include Curb your Enthusiasm and the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Heather O’Rourke
Heather was an American child actress. She was discovered by filmmaker Steven Spielberg from MGM studios. He immediately cast her in the horror film Poltergeist. She died at the age of just 12 while she was undergoing surgery. Only a few people know about her death since after that movie she took a break from Hollywood.
Dana Plato
Dana was an American actress. she was famous for depicting Kimberly Drummond on the television sitcom Diff’rent Strokes. Her good days were ended with the ending of Diff’rent Strokes. After that, she became poor and started taking drugs. Latter she committed suicide due to poverty.
Dana Hill
Dana was an American actress and voice artist. Her voice was used in many shows like Rugrats, Groof Troop and Mighty mouse. She also acted in many TV shows. Many people know about her. But Many of us don’t know whether she is alive or dead. She died in 1996 due to diabetic complications at the age of 32.
Marque Lynche
He played a Mouseketeer in the 1990s. At the age of 24, he again appeared in American Idol but lost in semi-finals. He was a great person with a lot of potentials. Unfortunately, he died in 2015 at the age of 34.
Nicole DeHuff
She was an American actress and model. She started her career by playing Deborah in the movie Meet the Parents. She passed away at the age of 30. But her death news was failed to make any headlines since after Meet the Parents she was unable to find any significant character.
Skye McCole Bartusiak
Skye was an American child actress and model. She performed in many movies. She acted in a famous movie The Patriot at the age of just 7. Like many other Hollywood celebrities, She also died of a narcotic overdose at the age of 21..
David Strickland
David was an American actor known for his role in Suddenly Susan. And he was famous for his acting as the boyish rock music reporter Todd Cities. He committed suicide in 1999 and the cause of his suicide is unknown. His fame was worldwide but still many people don’t know the cause of his death.
Zoë Tamerlis Lund
Zoë Tamerlis was an American musician, model, actress, and screenwriter. She was a multi-talented personality. She died at the age of 37 in 1999. Like many other Hollywood celebrities, she also died of a narcotic overdose. Her cause of death was heart failure which was due to the use of drugs.
Windell Middlebrooks
Windell was an American actor and musician. He was famous for his role in The Suite Life on Deck as Kirby Morris. Almost everyone has watched Windell on Tv. But only a few know about his death news. He died at the age of 36 due to pulmonary embolism.
Nathaniel Marston
Nathaniel was an American actor and producer. He is famous for his performances in TV soap operas. He also acted in many movies, Even he also worked alongside Angelina Jolie in Love Is All There Is. He had a car accident and was unable to recover from it. He died at the age of 40 in 2015.
Heavy D
Aka Dwight was a Jamaican-born American musician and actor. He performed at BET HipHop in 2011 and it was his first performance on TV. Soon after that, he died from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 44.
Rose Siggins
She was an American actress, and she was famous for her role as Legless Suzi on American Horror Story: Freak Show. Her height was just 2 feet and 6 inches but she was very brave and was full of talent. She died at the age of 43 in 2015 due to surgical complications.
Suzanne Crough
Suzanne was an American child actress and, she was famous for her performance as Tracy Partridge on The Partridge Family. After this series, She took a long break from the media industry. She died at the age of 52 in 2015 due to cardiomyopathy.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste
Kyle was an American actor. He was the youngest star to perform the character of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables on Broadway. He could have become one of the best Hollywood superstars, but he died in 2015 due to a tragic fall at the age of just 21.
Bob Peck
Robert was an English actor. He was famous for his performances as Ronald Craven in the television serial Edge of Darkness. He also won BAFTA best actor award. He was also part of the Jurassic Park movie. Pech passed away due to cancer in 1999 at the age of just 53.
Ashleigh Aston Moore
Ashleigh was an American child actress. She was famous for performing Chrissy in the 1995 film Now and Then. She was a huge potential for the Hollywood industry but unfortunately, she died too young g just at the age of 26 due to pneumonia in 2007.
Wendie Jo Sperber
Wendie Jo Sperber was an American actress, and she was famous for her acts in the movies I Wanna Hold Your Hand, and Bachelor Party. She died at the age of 47 due to breast cancer in 2005. Her last for American Dad movie, which was later changed to Wendie Jo to pay tribute to her.
“Rowdy” Roddy Piper
Roddy Piper aka “Rowdy” was a Canadian known wrestler and actor. His wrestling career was 16 years long from 1984 to 2000. He also acted in many movies. He died in 2015 at the age of 61, but his death news was failed to make any significant headlines in media.
Dave Legeno
He was an English actor and mixed martial artist. He acted in Harry potter but since he was a werewolf in the movie, so only a few people may have seen his real face. He died in Death Valley in 2014 when he went there for hiking. he was just 50 years old.
Misty Upham
Misty was an American actress. She won Award for the best-supporting actress in 2008 for the film Frozen River. She also acted in many other movies. Her death was very tragic but still was unable to make many headlines. Firstly she disappeared and then her dead body was found. She was just 32 years old.
Mia Amber Davis
Mia Amber was an American plus-size model and actress. She was famous for her performance in the film Road Trip. She was also a producer and motivational speaker. She passed away in 2013 due to a blood clot at the age of just 36.
Greg Giraldo
He was an American stand-up comedian and lawyer. He passed away in 2010 due to drug overdose. It was a prescription drug. He was just 44 years old. He was one of the best stand-up comedians of all time.
Carl Switzer
Carl was an American musician and child actor. He was famous for his performance as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. He was killed in 1959 at the age of just 31. The fight was about money. Unfortunately, he died on the day which is being celebrated as director Cecil B. DeMille. So, his death news was overshadowed.