Celebrities whose deaths took us by surprise
Bon Saget
Actor and comedian Bob Saget died on January 9, 2022, at the age of 65. He was best known for his role as Danny Tanner on 'Full House.' He died alone in a hotel following a comedy gig. The autopsy revealed that he had hit his head, most likely in a fall, and passed away from the injuries in his sleep.
Chadwick Boseman
The 'Black Panther' (2018) star died at the age of 43 in August 2020 after secretly battling colon cancer for four years. He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side.
Kurt Cobain
The lead singer of the iconic grunge band Nirvana battled depression and addiction before taking his own life at the age of 27 in April 1994.
Amy Winehouse
The British soul singer was found dead in 2011 in her London apartment. After a history of substance abuse, Winehouse’s death was the result of overconsuming alcohol. She was only 27 years old.
David Bowie
The legendary star died at his home on January 10, 2016, at the age of 69, following a private 18-month battle with liver cancer. He released his album 'Blackstar' just two days before his death.
Robin Williams
The beloved comedian and Oscar-winning actor died in August 2014 at age 63. Williams took his own life after years of battling depression.
Heath Ledger
The Hollywood star, known for 'Brokeback Mountain' (2005) and 'The Dark Knight' (2008), was found dead in his New York City apartment on January 22, 2008, following an accidental overdose. He was 28 years old.
Aaliyah
The Grammy-nominated R&B singer died in a plane crash in the Bahamas in August 2001. She was only 22 years old when she passed.
Michael Jackson
The King of Pop died suddenly at the age of 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest in June 2009. His death was ruled a homicide after it was discovered his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, gave him the drug Propofol on several occasions.
Paul Walker
'The Fast and the Furious' star tragically died in 2013 in a car crash. While going for a drive with friend and business advisor Roger Rodas, the car collided with a pole, setting the car on fire and killing them both. Walker was 40 at the time of his death.
Whitney Houston
The iconic Grammy-winning singer was found dead in a bathtub in February 2012 at the age of 48. She had drowned after a drug overdose at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Bernie Mac
Comedian Bernie Mac passed away in 2008 from complications of pneumonia at age 50. He was known for several TV shows and films, including his role as Frank Catton in 'Ocean's Eleven' (2001).
Steve Irwin
"The Crocodile Hunter" died at the age of 44 when his heart was pierced by the poisonous spine of a stingray in September 2006 in Australia.
Liam Payne
On October 16, Liam Payne, of One Direction fame, died after falling from the third floor of a hotel balcony in Argentina. According to an autopsy report, Payne died as a result of several injuries caused by the fall. Furthermore, recreational drugs, such as alcohol and cocaine, were found to be present in his body at the time of death. The room he was staying in was left in disarray, with various broken objects, alcoholic beverages, and narcotic substances lying all around.
Anna Nicole Smith
The 39-year-old model and reality television star died in February 2007, just five months after the death of her 20-year-old son. Both died from accidental overdoses.
Brittany Murphy
The 'Clueless' (1995) star died at age 32 after she collapsed in her Los Angeles home. She was transported to the hospital, where she died after going into cardiac arrest. It was later determined that she had been suffering from untreated pneumonia and anemia.
