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Hong-Kong born pop star and actress CoCo Lee tragically died on July 5, 2023. According to her sisters, she had attempted suicide at home on July 2 and was subsequently hospitalized. Despite the hospital team's best efforts to rescue and treat her from her coma, she ultimately passed away on July 5. Sadly, at the age of 48, she took her own life despite seeking professional help and fighting the disease.
Another tragic incident struck the K-pop world with the untimely passing of a young Korean star. On April 19, 2023, the news emerged that Moonbin, a talented singer aged 25, had been found dead at his residence. Investigators confirmed that there were no signs of any malicious intent, concluding that Moonbin had taken his own life. This devastating event further highlighted the ongoing mental health crisis faced by the K-pop industry.
Award-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside his clothing store in Los Angeles in 2019. The 33-year-old rapper was struck several times in the head and chest, resulting in his untimely death. Shortly after the incident, a man named Eric Holder was apprehended and later charged with the murder.
Gangsta Boo, also known as Lola Mitchell, a rapper from Three 6 Mafia, was discovered deceased on January 1st, 2023, at the age of 43. It was ruled that she died of an accidental drug overdose.
On December 31, Jeremiah Green, the drummer and one of the original members of Modest Mouse, tragically passed away at the age of 45 due to cancer.
Pop singer Aaron Carter, who was the brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, was discovered deceased at his home in 2022 at the age of 34. In the late '90s, Aaron rose to prominence as a pop singer, capturing the attention of audiences with four studio albums. Throughout his career, Carter had been candid about his battles with addiction and mental health, as well as his experiences in rehab. Like many other celebrities, Carter accidentally drowned in his bathtub with drugs in his system.
Takeoff, a member of the highly successful rap group Migos, was fatally shot in the early hours of November 1, 2022. Eyewitnesses reported that an argument broke out among a large gathering after a party at a bowling alley, leading to the tragic shooting.
Rapper PnB Rock met a tragic end at the age of 30 when he was shot while having a meal at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles with his girlfriend and mother of his two children, Steph Sibounheuang, on September 12, 2022.
Rapper Lil Keed was an up-and-coming artist in Atlanta when his life tragically ended at 24 years old. This news was initially shared by his younger brother, Lil Gotit, in a heartfelt Instagram tribute on the early hours of Saturday morning, May 13, 2022. It is believed that Lil Keed sought medical attention for intense stomach pains and ultimately succumbed to organ failure, caused by a rare condition called eosinophilia.
The tragic loss of Mac Miller continues to resonate deeply with his fans, even years after his untimely death. On September 7, 2018, at the age of 26, the rapper was discovered unresponsive in his Los Angeles residence. The cause of death was determined to be mixed drug toxicity, specifically due to a combination of fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol.
Rapper Young Dolph, born Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr., was fatally shot on November 17, 2022, in his hometown of Memphis. The incident occurred while he was entering Makeda's Butter Cookies, as a car reportedly pulled up and fired shots through the store window. At the time of his death, Young Dolph was 36 years old and had achieved recognition for his music.
Amy Winehouse, the famous pop-soul singer, caused shockwaves worldwide on July 23, 2011, with her sudden death in London.
The 'Valerie' singer passed away at the age of 27 due to alcohol poisoning, after years of struggling with drug and alcohol abuse coupled with mental health challenges.
Former child actor Kevin Clark was tragically killed in a car accident while he was cycling. Clark, best known for his portrayal of drummer Freddy Jones in the popular film 'School of Rock' (2003), had transitioned into a career as a professional drummer since his acting days.
Scottish musician Sophie died in 2021 due to a sudden accident at her home in Athens. According to a statement from Sophie's record label, the Grammy-nominated artist fell while climbing to observe the full moon, in line with her spiritual beliefs.
The R&B artist passed away in a devastating plane accident at the young age of 22 on August 25, 2001.
Aaliyah was filming the music video for her song 'Rock the Boat' in the Bahamas when her small plane crashed, resulting in the tragic loss of eight more lives.
The DJ known as Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was discovered deceased in Muscat, Oman, at 28 years old. Avicii had tragically ended his own life on April 20, 2018.
After retiring from live performances in 2016, the Swedish musician's family released a statement describing him as a "fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions" following his passing.
On March 31, 1995, Yolanda Saldívar, former employee and president of her fan club, shot and fatally wounded the Queen of Tejano music, resulting in her death from blood loss and subsequent cardiac arrest.
Selena, a celebrated figure especially admired by the Latino community, was a tremendous star. Tragically, she was only 23 years old at the time of her death.
In 1995, Eazy-E, a rapper and member of the iconic N.W.A group (with Dr. Dre and Ice Cube), was hospitalized with what he believed was an asthma attack.
He sadly passed away on March 26, 1995, at the age of 30, one month after being diagnosed with AIDS.
Rapper XXXTentacion was fatally shot on June 18, 2018, while leaving a motorcycle dealership in South Florida. Authorities confirmed that he was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The talented rapper, aged 21, was discovered deceased in Tucson, Arizona on November 15, 2017. He gained recognition for his fusion of hip-hop and emo music.
Peep's accidental demise was caused by an overdose of fentanyl and generic Xanax, as stated by the Pima County Medical Examiner's office.
Tupac, widely regarded as one of the most influential rappers ever, died in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in September 1996.
He was shot multiple times and passed away six days later on September 13, at the tender age of 26. Despite several theories, the mystery surrounding his assassination remained unsolved.
Biggie Smalls, also known as The Notorious B.I.G, died just half a year after Tupac's killing. The 24-year-old was shot four times and passed away on March 9, 1997, while leaving a party in Los Angeles.
The drive-by shooting that took the life of Biggie is still unresolved. According to reports, the murder is believed to be connected to the ongoing East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry at that time.
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, the rapper from TLC, tragically passed away at the age of 30 due to a car accident in Honduras. She was the only fatality among the eight individuals involved in the incident, which occurred on April 25, 2002.
Lopes had been documenting a spiritual retreat with her loved ones, and the VH1 documentary 'The Last Days of Left Eye' permanently depicted her last moments.
Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana, was a troubled individual who tragically died by suicide on April 5, 1994, at the young age of 27.
Cobain, a renowned figure in the grunge scene, was discovered deceased in his Seattle residence three days after being discharged from rehab. His note, which has been extensively circulated online, remains a significant part of his legacy.
Jimi Hendrix, renowned guitarist and rock icon, also passed away at the age of 27, leaving the world devastated. On September 18, 1970, his lifeless body was discovered in a London apartment.
Based on the examination after death, it was determined that Hendrix asphyxiated from inhaling his own vomit while under the influence of barbiturates.
The lead singer of The Doors passed away in a Paris apartment on July 3, 1971, also aged 27.
He was discovered in a bathtub, unconscious. While the reason for his passing was determined as heart failure, uncertainty lingers due to the absence of an autopsy.
Bobbi Kristina, the daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, was discovered unconscious in her Alpharetta, Georgia residence in January 2015.
The young singer, aged 22, was put into a coma intentionally, but unfortunately passed away a few months later on July 26, 2015. The main reason for her death was stated as "immersion linked to drug intoxication," which was the same way her mother died.
Christina Grimmie, a finalist on 'The Voice,' was shot in Orlando on June 10, 2016, while signing autographs.
Christina Grimmie, aged 22, was fatally shot by Kevin James Loibl, who subsequently took his own life at the scene.
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Sinéad O'Connor, the Irish singer renowned for her chart-topping song 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' tragically passed away at the age of 56 on July 26, 2023. Authorities discovered O'Connor unresponsive at her home in London and were unable to resuscitate her. Speculation about her cause of death was widespread as the singer had openly battled severe mental health problems following the tragic loss of her 17-year-old son in 2022. Many expected the coroner's report to find that she took her own life. However, a year after her death, it was revealed that she died from a combination of pulmonary disease and asthma.
On Thursday, August 5, it was confirmed that Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan had passed away. He would have celebrated his 34th birthday on August 5, but sources suggest he didn't live to see the day. He had a number of drugs in his system, including fentanyl, and his cause of death was ruled to be an accidental drug overdose. Quan was one of the most influential modern rappers on the Atlanta scene and was best known for his 2013 hit 'Type of Way.'
One Direction singer Liam Payne died on October 16 at the age of 31, when he fell from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Reports that he was intoxicated and behaving erratically leading up to the tragic incident have since been released. His last Snapchat was uploaded just hours before his death was announced.
Countless musicians have met untimely ends, sometimes in freak accidents, other times in gang feuds, and certainly far too many times due to drug overdoses.
Take a look through the gallery and remember the talented artists who left this world too soon.
Famous musicians who tragically died young
Jimy Hendrix, Aaliyah, and Avicii are some of them
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Countless musicians have met untimely ends, sometimes in freak accidents, other times in gang feuds, and certainly far too many times due to drug overdoses.
Take a look through the gallery and remember the talented artists who left this world too soon.