Three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd died on the night of October 20, 1977, in a plane crash near Gillsburg, Mississippi. Here's what happened to the bodies.
Michel de Nostredame, aka Nostradamus, is remembered for his prophecies -- which some believe came true. Lesser known is the tragedy he endured during his life.
Baseball legend Willie Mays died on June 18, 2024, of natural causes. He was 93, and he left behind a long legacy. He also experienced his share of tragedy.
In 1972, terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic Games, with five of the eight attackers also killed. Here's what happened to the bodies.
Over the decades, many famous or rising hip-hop stars have tragically died before their time. Here are some life details that emerged after their death.
Living fast and dying young has tragically come all too true for numerous celebrities over the years. These stars didn't even make it out of their twenties.
Celine Dion postponed her world tour in 2021 before canceling it in 2022. Due to a tragic personal struggle, the singer took a step back from the spotlight.
On November 23, 1991, the world was stunned to learn Freddie Mercury of Queen had AIDS. A day later he was dead, and fans and musicians alike all paid tribute.
Actress Amy Locane was sentenced to three years in prison in 2013. In 2020, she was resentenced to five years. Here's what her life is like behind bars.
Bob Ross brought peace and happiness to millions through the medium of art. But behind the soft voice and smile was a life of hardship and tragic loss.
The Beach Boys were for many the sound of the '60s, and an eponymous 2024 documentary sheds new light on their history. But there wasn't room for everything.
Marilyn Manson is no stranger to the controversial and macabre, and his childhood might show why. Here are some of the grim details about his upbringing.
In 2004, "Super Size Me" shook the fast food industry to the core. At its center was director Morgan Spurlock, who's life was seemingly full of tragic events.
McKayla Maroney was an top-class Olympic gymnast, who also achieved internet meme immortality during the 2012 Summer Olympics. Her life has been far from easy.
Prince left us for good in 2016, leaving behind a rich legacy of one of the greatest musicians ever. But after his death, even more aspects of his life emerged.
Love them or loathe them, Nickelback is one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century. The band's path from rags to riches has been a tough one.
British group Iron Maiden is one of heavy metal's most iconic bands. Over some four decades, the band members have gone through one tragedy to another.
Rock stars are rarely strangers to tragedy. And while there's nothing more tragic than death, some artists met their maker in the most bizarre ways possible.
In 2022, disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York. In 2023, he was sentenced to 20 years on separate charges in Chicago.
Ted Williams broke through into the public eye with nothing but a sign and talent. This is the tragic real-life story of the man with the golden voice.