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7) Brandon Lee (1965 - 1993)
The well-known martial artist and actor Brandon Lee, who was the son of the beloved actor Bruce Lee, was another celebrity who met a tragic ending at the age of 28.
In the early 1990s, he was a rising action star and was cast in the popular 1994 dark fantasy movie The Crow. However, during the filming of the movie, his life was tragically cut short after he was fatally shot to death due to negligence.
In the movie, his character was supposed to get shot by a thug. However, the gun that was used in the scene had live bullets instead of blanks and the actor sadly succumbed to death after getting shot by the gun. It was undoubtedly one of the most shocking celebrity demises of all time.
8) Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962)
Marilyn Monroe was of the most iconic Hollywood celebrities of all time. She was widely known for her sensuous roles in various popular movies. She was always in the spotlight and at the center of the eye of the media.
At the peak of her career in the entertainment industry, the model and actress met her sad ending as she passed away due to acute barbiturate poisoning at the age of 36 on August 4, 1962.
After an extensive investigation, Monroe's tragic death was classified by authorities as a probable suicide. The actress often suffered from intense depression and mood swings, which might have led to her unfortunate demise.
The actress was well-known for playing significant roles in an array of movies, including Ladies of the Chorus, Don't Bother to Knock, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch, The Prince and the Showgirl, and more, Several movies have been made based on her life, including the 2022 Ana de Armas movie, Blonde.
9) River Phoenix (1970 - 1993)
The sad demise of River Phoenix is another heartbreaking example of tragic celebrity deaths. The highly talented musician and actor, who was the brother of renowned actor Joaquin Phoenix, left the world too soon at the young age of 23. On October 31, 1993, the actor, unfortunately, passed away due to acute combined drug intoxication.
River Phoenix came to the spotlight after starring in the popular coming-of-age movie Stand by Me. He was also nominated for an Academy Award at the age of 18 for his role as Danny Pope in the movie Running on Empty.
He is also well-known for portraying the character Michael Waters in My Own Private Idaho. The actor was considered ahead of his time. The news of his death broke the hearts of many fans all around the globe.
