From Hollywood stars to famous musicians
Some celebrities have died under unusual circumstances. However, the situation becomes even stranger when two stars pass away in nearly in almost exactly the same way. It seems unlikely for multiple celebrities to be shot right in front of their homes or to drop dead of a heart attack on stage, but these things have happened!
This gallery reveals the specifics of these and other celebrity deaths. Click through to explore which stars met similar fates.
The actor from 'Fast & Furious' tragically passed away in a car accident on November 30, 2013. However, he was not the first Hollywood star to meet a fatal end while driving a Porsche.
Iconic actor James Dean also died in a car accident. Dean was driving his Porsche Spyder when the fatal crash occurred on September 30, 1955.
It is a tragic occurrence when a mother and daughter pass away, especially when their deaths are eerily similar. On February 11, 2012, Whitney Houston was discovered unconscious in a hotel bathtub.
In January 2015, Houston's daughter was discovered submerged in a bathtub in her home. Bobbi Kristina Brown was promptly taken to the hospital, but sadly, she succumbed on July 26, 2015, following an extended coma. Both women had drugs in their systems that contributed to their deaths.
Prince and Tom Petty were not only incredibly talented musicians, but they also struggled with an addiction to painkillers. On April 21, 2016, Prince was tragically discovered deceased at his residence from an overdose of fentanyl.
The singer of 'I Won't Back Down' was also discovered deceased at his home on October 2, 2017, due to an unintended overdose of drugs, which included fentanyl.
Both artists experienced untimely deaths. Cooke was fatally shot in December 1964 by motel manager Bertha Lee Franklin, who asserted self-defense and faced no charges.
On April 1, 1984, the "Prince of Motown" was tragically shot by his own father, one day before the singer turned 45. Surprisingly, Gaye Sr. did not face prison time but received a suspended jail sentence instead.
The 28-year-old Australian actor, Heath Ledger, passed away on January 22, 2008, after overdosing on a combination of prescription medications. He was discovered dead at his home.
On July 13, 2013, the world was shocked when 'Glee' actor Cory Monteith was discovered dead in his room following a fatal overdose of multiple substances.
John Lennon, the well-known member of The Beatles, tragically lost his life outside the Dakota apartments in New York City on December 8, 1981.
On July 15, 1997, the Italian fashion designer was fatally shot in front of his residence, at close proximity.
The actor famous for his role in 'Beverly Hills Ninja' was known for his lively personality, but sadly passed away on December 18, 1997, due to a speedball injection.
Belushi, the comedic actor from 'The Blues Brothers', was known for his wild partying habits. Tragically, he passed away on March 5, 1982, due to a fatal overdose after injecting a speedball (a combination of heroin and cocaine).
The highly skilled singer-songwriter passed away on October 4, 1970. Joplin was discovered in a hotel room in LA, and the cause of her death was an accidental overdose. She had previously battled alcohol and heroin addiction. She was only 27.
The late British star, who passed away on July 23, 2011, was familiar with heroin and alcohol, and tragically died from "alcohol toxicity" at her home at the age of 27.
Both Brittany and Corey were child stars and battled addiction. She tragically passed away in her bathroom on December 20, 2009. The cause of her death was a combination of severe pneumonia and the influence of both prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
The child actor who gained fame from 'The Lost Boys' also passed away under similar circumstances on March 10, 2010, due to pneumonia and heart-related issues despite his young age.
Foxx and Cooper, both comedians, shared not only their profession but also a similar fate. Foxx passed away on October 11, 1991 due to a heart attack while rehearsing a performance on set.
The British comedian met a similar end. Cooper passed away from a heart attack on April 15, 1984, while performing at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
Anthony Bourdain, a renowned chef and TV personality, tragically ended his life on June 8, 2018, in a hotel room in France. Throughout his life, he faced struggles with addiction and depression.
The tragic death of the American fashion designer followed a similar pattern. Spade was discovered lifeless in her Manhattan apartment, having also suffered from depression and chosen to end her life. Spade's death occurred on June 5, 2018, just three days prior to Bourdain's.
On August 14, 1980, the Playboy Playmate died when she was shot by her husband, Paul Snider, who later took his own life.
Phil Hartman, a well-known comedic actor, tragically met his end in a similar manner. On May 28, 1998, he was shot and killed by his wife while he lay in bed.
Sources: (Nicki Swift)
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CELEBRITY Deaths
Some celebrities have died under unusual circumstances. However, the situation becomes even stranger when two stars pass away in nearly in almost exactly the same way. It seems unlikely for multiple celebrities to be shot right in front of their homes or to drop dead of a heart attack on stage, but these things have happened!
This gallery reveals the specifics of these and other celebrity deaths. Click through to explore which stars met similar fates.