Celebs who died young
Celebs who died young. Stars who died young. On the 10-year anniversary of R&B star Aaliyah's untimely and tragic death, we take a look back at other stars whose lives were taken too soon.Aaliyah death.
Date of death: July 23, 2011
Amy Winehouse dies age 27. The "Rehab" singer was known for her public struggles with drugs and alcohol and died alone in her bed shortly after returning from a treatment facility. Amy Winehouse Rehab, Amy Winehouse goes to rehab, Amy Winehouse dies alone in bed
Date of death: March 15, 2011
Nate dogg dies at 41. The seasoned rapper had suffered several strokes leading up to his untimely passing. Dogg was credited with pioneering the West Coast G-funk sound. nate dogg strokes, nate dogg dies, Nate Dogg West Coast G-Funk,
Date of death: March 8, 2011
Mike starr dead at 44. Best known as a member of Alice in Chains, Starr appeared on the third season of this reality show and was arrested shortly before he was found dead in Utah. alice in chains, celebrity rehab, mike starr arrested drug possession, mike starr found dead.
Date of death: May 28, 2010
Gary coleman dies at 42. Remembered as the adorable kid on this TV show who had his own catchphrase, he later battled depression, twice trying to commit suicide. He suffered from a disease his entire life, undergoing two transplants. In the end, it was another medical problem that took his short life. diff'rent strokes, whatchu talkin bout willis, autoimmune kidney disease, cerebral hemorrhage, gary coleman dies at 42
Date of death: March 20, 2010
Corey Haim dies at age 38. A fixture in the 1980s for his teen movies and his friendship with this other Corey, he later struggled with drug addiction and tried to get back on track by appearing on this reality show. Many rumors swirled about his death, but he died from a common disease.
Date of death: Feb. 11, 2010
Alexander McQueen dies at 40. His daring and outlandish designs made him a fashion designer to the stars, most notably this singer. He received this prestigious award in 2003. He was found dead in his home due to an apparent suicide. CFDA International Designer of the Year, alexander mcqueen found dead.
Date of death: Dec. 20, 2009
Brittany Murphy dies at 32. brittany murphy cause of death speculation. While speculation ran rampant, the "Clueless" star appeared to have died of natural causes. Five months after her death, tragedy struck again for her family. brittany murphy death natural causes. Brittany murphy husband dies
Date of death: June 25, 2009
+Michael Jackson dies at age 50. Michael Jackson had announced a comeback tour before he died. His music topped the charts again after his death. michael jackson announces final tour, michael jackson music sales
Date of death: Jan. 22, 2008
+Heath ledger dies at age 28. Heath Ledger won an Oscar after his death. What was his last movie and what was his famous quote? Why so serious Joker, heath ledger overdose. heath ledger wins Oscar for the Dark Knight
Date of death: Aug. 25, 2001
Aaliyah dies at 22. Aaliyah Dana Haughton the R&B star's tragic death shocked her fans and the world. She died along with eight others in a plane crash after filming a music video in the Bahamas. Aaliyah dies in plane crash.
Date of death: March 9, 1997
Notorious BIG dies at 24. The Notorious B.I.G., who was seen as Tupac Shakur's rival, died in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. His murder remains unsolved. Notorious BIG death unsolved.
Date of death: Sept. 13, 1996
Tupac Shakur dead at 25. Rapper-actor Tupac Shakur starred in three films. He had six albums released after he was gunned down in 1996. His murder remains unsolved. tupac shakur posthumous albums, tupac shakur killed, Tupac Shakur murder unsolved
Date of death: March 31, 1995
+Selena died age 23. Tejano music star Selena was only 23 when she was shot and killed. Her killer was found guilty of first-degree murder in 1995. selena murder, Yolanda Saldivar found guilty of Selena's murder
Date of death: April 5, 1994
Kurt Cobain dead at 27. Kurt Cobain's name became synonymous with the Seattle grunge scene of the 1990s with the success of his alternative rock band, Nirvana. He took his life after checking out of a rehab facility, leaving behind a suicide note. kurt cobain suicide note.
Date of death: Oct. 31, 1993
River Phoenix dies at age 23. River Phoenix was hailed by critics for his performance in a coming-of-age tale and a classic adventure film. He died of heart failure and a Heroin overdose. river phoenix cause of death.
Date of death: July 3, 1971
Jim Morrison age 27. Though his life was short, Morrison's impact on rock music in the 1960s and early '70s with the Doors was considerable and long-lasting. He was found dead in a bathtub in an apartment in Paris. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery. Jim Morrison death mystery.
Date of death: Sept. 18, 1970
Jimi Hendrix dies at 27. During his short life, Hendrix became a guitar superstar and is widely considered one of the best instrumentalists in rock. He died in London after taking sleeping pills and choking in his sleep. jimi hendirx solo, Jimi Hendrix cause of death.
Date of death: Aug. 5, 1962
Marilyn Monroe death at 36. Marilyn Monroe had won a Golden Globe Award and sung "Happy Birthday" to the president, among other accomplishments, by the time of her untimely passing. Her death remains a source of conspiracy theories. marilyn monroe death, Marilyn Monroe death conspiracy
Date of death: Feb. 3, 1959
Buddy Holly death age 22. Rock 'n' roller Buddy Holly's career was just taking off during the year before his death. Yet he became a legend for his music and is seen as a major influence on popular groups such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, among others. His life ended on what is called the Day the Music Died in a plane crash that also took the lives of the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. the day the music died buddy holly
Date of death: Sept. 30, 1955
James Dean dies at 24. The embodiment of the American bad boy, James Dean became a cultural icon with his impassioned performances in films like "Rebel Without a Cause." He famously died in a car crash driving his new Porsche 550 Spyder. James Dean car crash,
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