Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths

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1 John Lennon

John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE was an English singer and songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a co-founder of the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music. He was assassinated by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980 at age 40.

the most tragic because he had so many more things he was going to do - Okami

Nothing was as tragic as losing this amazing musician and humanitarian. He reached so many people and was all about peace and love and looking ever forward. He is missed daily. With this all being said, mu heart was irreparably broken the day Robin Williams left u. Those two geniuses remind me of each other. - Pfeifferpfan

MJ more tragic than John Lennon really he got shot and lived shorter than mj that's just sad, that fat prick killer just ruined history.

''The death of John Lennon was really the day the music died" And the best selling band and most popular in history of music would never ever come back together. It was a end of era. Even teenagers fans commited suicide and a pure world tragic event.

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2 Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana and passed away on June 25, 2009. He donated (at least) a remarkable 500,000,000 dollars to charity. Michael is also known as The King of Pop (a title given to him by Elizabeth Taylor) or under ...read more.

I was so sad of his death since I heard about it. Its so entirely sad that I could not focus on my schooling life and every happy images of him were all like it really makes me wanted to cry. Also the saddest thing is that I grew up listening to his songs though I was born in 1995, and seriously. It's all sad. Its sadder gwen people accused him of molesting kids and now his death is even sadder than that. I also pity his kids and was hoping the best for them. RIP, Michael Jackson

It was a normal day at school and them suddenly we find out Michael jackson died and everyone was like "what the hell? " and then when I came home it was on the news and it stayed there for 5 whole days. Wow

I picked Michael Jackson because when he died I was only 9 going on 10 years. And I didn't know all about his other brother s and sisters (except for Janet Jackson) and the Jackson 5, or about all about most of All the other songs he made.
Until he died so that's what kinda shocked

Note: I LOVE AALIYAH TOO, but I was only 1 when she died. So I didn't know what was going on... But the reason I picked MJ is because I was 9 when he died. But now that I'm older and I know a lot about her its kinda shocking how she was just about to be BIG she went on that plane and died. P.S. I didn't pick the other celebs either because I wasn't born when most of them died

Michael Jackson changed his skin white in 1988

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3 John F. Kennedy

John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy, commonly referred to by his initials JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, the ...read more.

Kennedy's death was a tragedy. Not only did he leave behind his wife and young children but left behind a nation. Kennedy's tragic death stages the question for the United States of "what could have been? " In only three years Kennedy achieved more than most other presidents but three fatal shots ended an unfulfilled life

Saddest part I think is Kennedy could have been on the list of one of our greatest Presidents

This death saddened me too. He was just going in Dallas to make a speech, then Pee Barbie Oswald assassinated him. What makes it worse, is over 1,000 people saw the shooting. - TeamRocket747

He is assasinated by a guy called lee oswald

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4 Robin Williams

Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor and comedian. Starting as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mid-1970s, he is credited with leading San Francisco's comedy renaissance. He died in 2014.

I was at my grandparent's house with my relatives when my cousin said Robin Williams died. at first I thought he was joking so I looked it up, and I turned as pale as a ghost from what I was reading. R.I.P. Robin, I'm sorry your depression drove you to suicide. I grew up with you, and getting the news was like someone punched me in the stomach. you're in a better place now :(

So sad, such a talented and amazing actor. A great symbol of happiness, such an unexpected and ironic death. Always will be missed

He was in a word, special. He touched so many people. It's so sad he's gone. I pray he is at peace now. Depression is horrible. Count yourself lucky if you or a loved one had not been effected by it.

Why would he kill himself.. it saddened me when I heard about his death. ;( - TeamRocket747

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5 Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston is one of pop music's best-selling music artists of all-time, with an estimated 170–200 ...read more.

Whitney had an amazing voice. It was a shocking death. It happened in a hotel bathtub.

This is why taking drugs is bad - TeamRocket747

I miss you Whitney - musicalemprire

Her daughter died a few days ago...:...(

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6 Amy Winehouse

Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. She is also a well-known member of the 27 Club, as she overdosed on alcohol at age 27.

Amy Winehouse had the most unique and special voice, I was so sad when she passed away. She was one of the greatest female singers and she could have been even better if she had the opportunity... She will be missed.

She died so young, On the bright side she did join the 21 club like she wanted :(

Her style of music was amazing! RIP Amy

RIP. - TeamRocket747

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7 Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.

He got assassinated. Sad. - TeamRocket747

8 Diana, Princess of Wales

Diana, Princess of Wales, was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, who is the eldest child and heir apparent of Queen Elizabeth II.

Easily the most shocking celebrity death. The world stood still the day after,

Reason why I'm afraid of driving cars - TeamRocket747

She should of never died

One reason why paparrazis are the most annoying people for celebrities.

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9 Heath Ledger

Heathcliff Andrew Ledger was an Australian actor and director. After performing roles in Australian television and film during the 1990s, Ledger left for the United States in 1998 to develop his film career.

He had such a bright future and it was really sad for him to die at 28. The saddest thing is he died thinking everyone hate his portrayal of the Joker.

He Had A Huge Heart, Was Very Nice, Had A Great Future Ahead Of Him But Sadly He Didn't Make It. But He Left The Joker Which His Character Got Universally Acclaimed By The Critics And Fans. We Will Never Forget Him.

R.I. P Heath Ledger-1979-2008

His portray of the joker was amazing best I've ever seen and he did the accent perfectly and probably is a very underrated actor for his work I feel bad for his death R.I.P Heath you will always be amazing in my hear

Should be called heath legend

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10 Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson Baker (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962) was an American actress, singer and model. Decades after her unexpected death, she has remained one of Hollywood's greatest sex symbols with her eye-catching style, champagne blond hair, and breathless manner of speaking. ...read more.

Amazingly beautiful and charming Marilyn Monroe left us in 1962. I'm still shocked because she was going to focus on much more serious and dramatic roles. Believe me, she was very talented, kind and smart woman - Irina2932

Such a sad death... I still watch her... I wish she was till with us!

The most beautiful woman in the world dies in unnatural way

Very sad. - TeamRocket747

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The Contenders

11 Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley was a American musician and actor. Known as "The King" He was mostly known for his number 1 singles including "Heartbreak Hotel" "Hound Dog" "Jailhouse Rock" "Love me Tender" Elvis debuted in the movie "Love me Tender" and focused less on his music and continued that way. ...read more.

His heart attack shouldn't have happened. He would be 82 by now. :'( - TeamRocket747

No one cares about him lol

I
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/ don't hate on the king bro he's considered one of the best musicians ever

12 Tupac Tupac

Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was an American rapper and actor born on June 16, 1971 in East Harlem, New York. Tupac sold over 75 million records worldwide and has been referred to in multiple major publications such as Rolling Stone as one of the greatest music artists of all time. 2Pac was ...read more.

He had a rough youth. Then when everybody was looking this way gets shot so sad

Best rapper no one even close to second

His music got me through my ruff high school years! RIP 2pac

Assassination happens to people with lots of jobs, not just politicians - TeamRocket747

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13 Dimebag Darrell

Darrell Lance Abbott, also known as Diamond Darrell and Dimebag Darrell, was an American guitarist and songwriter best known as a founding member of two bands, Pantera and Damageplan, alongside his brother, Vinnie Paul. Abbott died in 2004 after he was shot by a mentally unstable fan.

A great guitarist shot onstage while performing. What can be more shocking than this? - Metal_Treasure

Shot on a stage. - TeamRocket747

No one expected him to be shot on stage which he didn't deserve that at all R.I.P Dime - christangrant

14 Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain was born February 20, 1967, in Aberdeen, Washington. In 1987, he started the grunge band Nirvana. He was a talented yet troubled grunge performer. Kurt Cobain became a rock legend in the 1990s with his band. He committed suicide at his Seattle home in 1994.

Legend! Changed history and many lives! Thanks for the amazing music cobain, R.I. P

R.I. P Kurt. A legend, who started a whole era, and ended it by himself. Thanks to him, grunge became popular.

Nirvana was nirvana! Need I say more? RIP Kurt!

Why did he have to kill himself!? :( - TeamRocket747

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15 George Washington

George Washington was the first President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

He had a throat infection and pneumonia, so it was gonna be expected at his time and age. - naFrovivuS

He died because of the illuminati

Difficulty to breath. - TeamRocket747

Why is this on here. no one living remembers his death so how would they know if his death was shocking - nickisa

16 Chester Bennington

Chester Charles Bennington (March 20th, 1976 - July 20th, 2017) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor, best known for being the lead singer of Linkin Park. He also has a few side projects like Julien K and Dead By Sunrise. He committed suicide in 2017 due to depression.

God I loved Chester. When I was a kid Lublin park was my favorite band. When I heard of his passing I cried for an hour just listening to linkin park songs. Very tragic. Just shows you money can't buy happiness and that just because you have it all doesn't mean your immune to depression and whatnot. Rest In Peace buddy!

This really shocked me. I was on my way home from Atlantic City today, when I heard on the radio that Chester killed himself. Rest in peace. - The01Bro

I still can't believe he's dead... he was such a great singer.. I'm gonna miss him a lot - Samurai2k17

I LOVE CHESTER AND THE REST OF LINKIN PARK!

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17 Selena Selena

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, actress, and fashion designer.

Selena's death shocked a lot of people because it left fans unable to see what more she had to offer. She was so young, beautiful and a very sweet person. She had so much more to show but all we can remember is the legacy she left behind.

Unlike some of the other celebs (may they RIP) Selena was murdered. She wasn't dealing with troubles such as drug abuse or depression. Someone else ended her life in cold blooded murder.

RIP. - TeamRocket747

Rest in paradise selena 😢

18 Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara, 5th September 1946 - 24th November 1991) was a Zanzibari-born British singer of Indian descent, songwriter and record producer, known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the British rock band Queen. He also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave ...read more.

I love you Freddie Mercury. I will always will. RIP Freddie. I love Queen

He is the best yet...and I wish I could see him...RIP Queen :'(

We will miss you Freddie. I loved Queen. - TeamRocket747

RIP Freddie - bzsuzsi0128

19 Paul Walker

Paul William Walker IV was an American actor . Walker began his career guest-starring in several television shows such as The Young and the Restless and Touched by an Angel .

One Of The Saddest deaths he was an amazing actor he was amazing in the Fast and Furious movie series. Fast and Furious will not be the same without him. he cared about the poor people as he has his own charity so sad he died RIP Paul Walker you will be missed - mneilan

One of the best actors. A gifted person, taken tragically. Way too young to die. RIP Paul. We love you.

It was such a shock he was such a great human being and so talented and great loss to the world

Rip paul walker - TeamRocket747

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20 Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, and is regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time .

RIP - TeamRocket747

21 Aaliyah Haughton

Aaliyah was a very beautiful girl, she was talented and I was so sad when she died. She was just about to become truly famous but she went on that plane and sadly, died.

A beautiful talented lady her star was just really taking off such a huge loss to us all rip sweetheart your missed and loved

This one probably shocked a lot of people at hearing it. I wasn’t born but I can tell her passing had a huge impact on music

22 River Phoenix

River Jude Phoenix, born River Jude Bottom (August 23, 1970 – October 31, 1993) was an American actor, musician, and activist. He was the older brother of Rain Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix, Liberty Phoenix and Summer Phoenix.

How River Phoenix is number 20 I have no idea, his death was so unexpected and heart breaking. I know people still crying over his death to this day, 23 years later. He was so young, and so loved. He was a gorgeous man, inside and out. He had a beautiful voice and he was such an amazing actor. River you live on.

River Phoenix was special. He was just such an amazing person who was not only very talented, but cared a lot. He was a vegan who protested animal rights and he was an environmentalist. I think more than anything though he had so much ahead of them, and he cherished life.

I can't believe that such a naturally talented angel is no longer with us. He was so special and still means a lot to me and he is also still missed by many people to this day.

Amazing person...

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23 Avicii Avicii

Tim Bergling, better known by his stage name Avicii, was a Swedish electronic musician, DJ, remixer and record producer. He died on April 20, 2018.

24 Christina Grimmie

Christina Victoria Grimmie (March 12th 1994 - June 10th 2016), known on YouTube as zeldaxlove64, was an American singer-songwriter known for participating in The Voice and for her covers of hit songs by contemporary pop musicians . She was shot dead during a meet-and-greet in Orlando, Florida, by fan ...read more.

30?! RIP Christina I ❤️ u xxx

25 Owen Hart

Owen James Hart was a Canadian-American professional and amateur wrestler who worked for several promotions including Stampede Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, and most notably, the World Wrestling Federation, where he wrestled under both his own name, and ring name ...read more.

Owen hart was and will be forever the best wrestler of all time better then cena he should of never died rip owen hart.

The illuminati were after him because of his role in 9/11

It was a cover up murder.

26 Cory Monteith

Cory Allan Michael Monteith was a Canadian actor and musician, known for his role as Finn Hudson on the Fox television series Glee.

When I first heard it, I couldn't believe it and I still can't. Cory was such a nice person and we are all blessed to witness this amazing talent he had in acting and in singing. He will always be in my heart no matter what and he will always inspire me.

Such a beautiful man taken from the world too soon. It breaks my heart to know he's gone but his memory and all he done for kids and teens alike will live on. Inspiration- regardless of the cause of hs death.

One of the best on Glee the show will not be the same without him - mneilan

<333 I miss him he saved my life

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27 Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy, born November 10th, 1977, was an american actress, best known for roles in films such as "8 Mile", "Clueless", "Happy Feet", "Sin City", and "Just Married", as well as the voice of Luanne Platter on the animated series "King Of The Hill". She passed away on December 20th, 2009 at the ...read more.

She was a sweetheart! I loved her in Clueless. She died to soon :( RIP

28 Brandon Lee

Brandon Bruce Lee (February 1, 1965 - March 31, 1993), was an American actor and martial artist. He was the son of martial artist and film actor Bruce Lee and teacher Linda Lee Cadwell, the grandson of Cantonese opera singer Lee Hoi-chuen, and brother of Shannon Lee. He died (at the age of 28) during ...read more.

I have "mother is the name for god on the lips and hearts of all children "tattooed on my back from the movie the crow

The star of the movie 'the crow'

29 Sharon Tate

Sharon Marie Tate Polanski (January 24, 1943 – August 9, 1969) was an American actress and model. ...read more.

30 Chris Farley

31 Jim Morrison

James Douglas "Jim" Morrison was an American singer, songwriter, and poet best remembered as the lead singer of the Doors.

After Elvis Presley and John Lennon, the loss of Morrison was the greatest blow to music of the past 50 years.

32 Prince Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 - April 21st, 2016) was an American musician, best known for being one of the most popular and influential artists from the 80s, with songs such as "Purple Rain", "Little Red Corvette", "1999", and "When Doves Cry" .

What a shock what a tragic loss to the world such a talented man musician I remember the first time I saw u American bandstand 78 I fell in love why did u not stay at hospital prince then u might have gotten better an would still be with us but now we know why doves cry for u miss u so much rip

Most talented musician

You were so talented such musical genius and sooo beautiful love you always an forever our prince lol rip

HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE KING RIP

33 Anton Yelchin

Anton Viktorovich Yelchin (March 11th 1989 - June 19th 2016) was a Russian born American actor, known for playing Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek reboot series. He died in June 19th 2016 aged 27 from blunt trauma asphyxiation after being crushed by his own car outside his home.

This guy got pinned between his car and a wall. Terrible

Can't believe he just died right after he starred in an awesome Star Trek movie. - BoltMarksman

RIP Anton! You will be missed

34 Corey Haim

Corey Haim was born on December 23 1971, in Toronto Ontario. He grew up in the Toronto suburbs of Thornhill and Willowdale, and attended such schools as Pineway Public School, Baythorn Public School, German Mills Public School, and Zion Heights Junior High School. ...read more.

Personal reasons, why I found it so shocking: I went to school with him, before he became famous.

35 David Bowie

David Robert Jones was an English singer born in London on January 8, 1947, the son of a fundraiser and a waitress. He died in New York on January 10, 2016 at the age of 69, a hero to millions. ...read more.

I was shocked when I heard he had died from cancer. I had no idea he was so ill

I was sad to hear that the rock and roll prince died

You were wonderful man god bless

36 Alan Rickman

Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman (February 21st 1946 - Janurary 14th 2016) was an English actor and director known for playing a variety of roles on stage and screen, most notably Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series and Hans Gruber in Die Hard. He passed away of pancreatic cancer in 2016

I imagine that Colonel Brandon, Hans Gruber, Severus Snape, The Sheriff of Nottingham, and Judge Turpin are now sitting on a beach earning 20%, and Absolem is flying around not far away. - mcvito

R.I.P Snape
I Was So Shocked About This Death That I Watched All The Harry Potter Films In Respect Of Him.

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37 Carrie Fisher

Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress, screenwriter, author, producer, and humorist. She was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. Fisher was known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series.

38 Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong American martial artist, action film actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, filmmaker, and the founder of Jeet Kune Do.

Most tragic considering his health

He was the most badass Kung fu master to date I am sad that he died in 1975

1975? He died in 1973.

39 Notorious B.I.G.

Christopher George Latore Wallace, better known by his stage name, The Notorious B.I.G (a.k.a. Biggie Smalls), is consistently ranked as one of the best rappers of all time. The Notorious B.I.G was born May 21, 1972, he was born in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 24 The Notorious B.I.G was murdered ...read more.

40 Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly, born Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959) was an American musician and singer-songwriter who was a central figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. He was a rising star when a tragic plane crash struck him down at age 22. ...read more.

The day the music died. - naFrovivuS

41 Marc Bolan

Marc Bolan, born Mark Feld (30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977) was an English singer-songwriter, musician, guitarist, and poet. He was best known as the lead singer of the glam rock band T. Rex. Bolan was one of the first pioneers of the glam rock movement of the 1970s. He died at age 29 in a ...read more.

42 Mia Zapata

Mia Katherine Zapata (August 25, 1965 – July 7, 1993) was the lead singer for the Seattle punk band The Gits. After gaining praise in the nascent grunge rock scene, Zapata was murdered in 1993 during the recording of The Gits second album. The crime went unsolved for a decade before her killer, Jesus ...read more.

43 Soad Hosny

She is known as the "Cinderella of Egyptian cinema" and one of the most influential actresses in the Middle East and the Arab world. She ascended to stardom at the end of the 1950s, performing in more than 83 films between 1959 and 1991. A majority of her films were shot in the 1960s and 1970s. Her ...read more.

44 Stephen Hawking

Stephen William Hawking (January 8, 1942 - March 13, 2018) was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author and Director of Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within the University of Cambridge.

45 Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood, born Natalie Zacharenko (July 20, 1938 – November 28 or 29, 1981) was an American film and television actress. She is best known for her role opposite James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause and as Maria in West Side Story. But the American icon remains infamously known for the circumstances ...read more.

She was terrified of water no way would she have gone to the dingy alone in middle of note her husband did it he killed her he needs to pay

She was killed or what? Mystery of her death is still unsolved. Drowning? I don't think so - Irina2932

He killed her I hope they prove it one day and he pays he's just another oj

46 Brian Connolly

47 Michael Clarke Duncan

WHY IS HE AT 47 YOU HEARTLESS MONSTERS! - BoltMarksman

48 Steve Irwin

Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin, nicknamed "The Crocodile Hunter", was an Australian wildlife expert, television personality, and conservationist.

One of the most tragic (and ironic0 deaths in Australian history.

49 Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali (January 17th 1942 - June 3rd 2016) was an American former professional boxer . He was generally considered among the greatest heavyweights in the history of the sport.

We love you and miss you. RIP. MAY THE LORD GUIDE U IN HEAVEN. HE TOOK A REAL MAN AND CHAMPION.😭😭😭😭😭😢

50 Alton Sterling

Are you serious? He didn't reach for his gun at all when the cops tackled him. And shooting him multiple times while he was forced on the ground? Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting.

Good riddance to bad rubbish. The first rule of all contact with police- do what they tell you to do, and don't fight. If you fight police and have a gun on you like Alton Sterling did, they will justifiably kill you.

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