Celebs who Died Young
Alexander McQueen
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.
Tupac & Biggie Smalls
Tupac & Biggie Smalls
Rapper-actor Tupac Shakur starred in three films. He also had six albums released after he was gunned down in 1996.
The Notorious B.I.G., who was perceived as being Tupac’s rival, died months later. The anniversary of his death was recently marked.
Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy
The “Clueless” actress appears to have died of natural causes on Dec. 20, 2009.
Mike Starr
Mike Starr, the original bassist for this well-known band, 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.
Corey Haim
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.
Gary Coleman
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.
Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger won an Oscar after his death.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was only 36 when she died but had already won a Golden Globe and sung “Happy Birthday” to the president. However, her death remains a mystery.
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson announced a comeback tour before he died in June 2009. His music topped the charts after his death.
River Phoenix
River Phoenix
River Phoenix was hailed by critics and fans alike for his part in this coming-of-age tale and other roles. Who is his brother?
Selena
Tejano music star Selena was only 23 when she was shot and killed.
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