15 Celebs Who Died Tragically

From

Paul Walker to

John Lennon, a list of 15 celebrities who passed away tragically

1) Heath Ledger (1979 - 2008)

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The immensely talented Australian actor Heath Ledger, who became a fan-favorite after playing the titular role of Joker in The Dark Knight, tragically lost his precious life at the young age of 28 on January 22, 2008.

His accidental and untimely death was caused by acute combined drug intoxication. The actor received the Academy Award for his role as Joker posthumously. The news left fans in a state of utmost shock and disbelief.

The beloved actor left an iconic legacy behind with his notable acting career, which included movies like 10 Things I Hate About You, A Knight's Tale, Brokeback Mountain, The Four Feathers, Candy, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, The Order, and more.

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2) Brittany Murphy (1977 - 2009)

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American actress Brittany Murphy was one of the rising celebrities who had an extremely tragic demise. The actor shockingly passed away on December 20, 2009, at the age of 32. The actress rose to fame after portraying the character Tai Frasier in the 1995 popular teen comedy-drama movie Clueless.

On the day of her unfortunate demise, the actress was rushed to the hospital after she suddenly collapsed. In the hospital, she passed away after suffering a major cardiac arrest. According to her autopsy report, the manner of Murphy's death was accidental and pneumonia was mentioned as the primary cause of her demise.

Apart from Clueless, the actress was also a part of several other well-known movies, including Falling Sky, Girl, Interrupted, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Cherry Falls, Don't Say a Word, Just Married, 8 Mile, Uptown Girls, and several others.

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3) Paul Walker (1973 - 2013)

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One of the most heartbreaking celebrity demises was that of the Fast & Furious star Paul Walker. The actor was at the peak of his career when he tragically left the world at the age of 40, on November 30, 2013. The news of his death shook the world as fans mourned for the beloved actor.

Best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise, the actor died due to a tragic single-vehicle collision, which left him with major traumatic and thermal injuries.

The track See You Again from Furious 7, sung by Charlie Puth and Wiz Khalifa was a tribute to the late actor who passed away during the filming of the movie.

The actor had also been a part of several other noteworthy movies, entailing She's All That, The Skulls, Into the Blue, Flags of Our Fathers, The Lazarus Project, Running Scared, and more.