Celebrities Who Died Too Soon
Mike Starr,
Mike Starr, the original bassist for this well-known band (listen to his music), struggled with addiction and had appeared on this TV show. He died at 44. He's not the first member of the band to die from an overdose or the first star to die early in life.
Alexander McQueen
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 Feb. 11, 2010, in his home due to an apparent suicide.
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 Feb. 11, 2010, in his home due to an apparent suicide.
Gary Coleman
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 this disease his entire life, undergoing two transplants. In the end, it was this that killed him at age 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 this disease his entire life, undergoing two transplants. In the end, it was this that killed him at age 42.
Corey Haim
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 it was this that killed him.
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 it was this that killed him.
Brittany Murphy
The "Clueless" actress appears to have died of natural causes on Dec. 20, 2009.
The "Clueless" actress appears to have died of natural causes on Dec. 20, 2009.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was only 36 when she died (watch clips of the bombshell) but had already won a Golden Globe and sung "Happy Birthday" to the president (hear her sexy rendition). However, her death remains a mystery.
Marilyn Monroe was only 36 when she died (watch clips of the bombshell) but had already won a Golden Globe and sung "Happy Birthday" to the president (hear her sexy rendition). However, her death remains a mystery.
River Phoenix
River Phoenix was hailed by critics and fans alike for his part in this coming-of-age tale and other roles
River Phoenix was hailed by critics and fans alike for his part in this coming-of-age tale and other roles
Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger won an Oscar after his death.
Heath Ledger won an Oscar after his death.
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson announced a comeback tour before he died in June 2009. His music topped the charts after his death.
Michael Jackson announced a comeback tour before he died in June 2009. His music topped the charts after his death.
Tupac & Biggie Smalls
Rapper-actor Tupac Shakur starred in three films. He also had six albums released after he was gunned down in 1996.
Rapper-actor Tupac Shakur starred in three films. He also had six albums released after he was gunned down in 1996.
SelenaTejano music star Selena (listen to some of her music and see more pictures of her) was only 23 when she was shot and killed.