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Eric Clapton - The guitarist and singer had to deal with a devastating loss in his life.

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Eric Clapton - His son Connor, aged 4, fell out of the window of a New York building where he lived with his mother, Lory Del Santo.

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Prince -

Prince is still one of the most important musicians in the history of music.

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He married Mayte Garcia, who gave birth to their son Boy George Nelson. Sadly, the baby was born with Pfeiffer Syndrome, and died one week later.

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Vanessa Redgrave - The award-winning actress is well-known for her prolific career. However she also had to overcome a tragic death in her family.

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Vanessa Redgrave - Her daughter Natasha died in 2009 in a skiing accident at the age of 45. 

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Mike Tyson - The boxer's private and public life has not always been easy.

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Mike Tyson - His 4-year-old daughter Exodus died of accidental asphyxiation back in 2009.

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Sylvester Stallone - Action-movie star Sylvester Stallone had to deal with a tragic death in the family as well.

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Sylvester Stallone - His son Sage died of a heart attack at age 36.

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John Travolta -

The actor is another father who had to go through a parent’s worst nightmare.

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John Travolta - He lost his 16-year-old son, Jett, in 2009, after he suffered a seizure.

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Charlie Chaplin -

Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin had to cope with the death of two sons.

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Charlie Chaplin - His first child, Norman Spencer Chaplin, died three days after he was born. Then, his son Charlie Chaplin Jr., aged 42, died of a blood clot in a lung in 1968.

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Anna Nicole Smith -

The model, actress, and 1993 Playmate of the Year had a turbulent life.

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However the low point might have been when she lost her beloved 20-year-old son, Daniel. He died of an overdose. His mother was devastated, and she also died of an alleged overdose five months later.

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Marie Osmond -

Famous singer Marie Osmond had to cope with a tragic loss too.

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Marie Osmond -

In February 2010, her adopted son, Michael, committed suicide, jumping out of a window on the 8th floor of a building.

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Dr. Dre - Rapper Dr. Dre has had a wonderful career, starting in the late ’80s.

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Dr. Dre - However he is another parent who suffered a devastating loss. His 20-year-old son, Andre Young Jr., was found dead due to an overdose on heroin and morphine.

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Marlon Brando - The unforgettable actor is another star who had to deal with a shocking death.

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Marlon Brando - Cheyenne, Marlon Brando's daughter from his third wife, hanged herself at her mother’s house in Tahiti.

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Paul Newman - Academy Award-winning actor Paul Newman lost his only son in 1978.

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Paul Newman - Scott Newman, aged 28, died of a drug overdose (valium and painkillers) after he suffered a motorcycle accident.

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Vince Neil - Vince Neil is another musician who had to cope with the death of his daughter.

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Vince Neil - Skyler Neil passed away at the age of four. She had stomach cancer.

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Johnny Carson -

Despite being a brilliant TV host and comedian, Johnny Carson was referred to as "the most private public man who ever lived.”

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Johnny Carson -

He is another parent who tragically lost his son. Richard, aged 21, died in a car accident in 1991.

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Rob Delaney - Another famous comedian, another father who tragically lost his child.

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Rob Delaney -

Rob Delaney lost his son in 2018. Henry, aged 2, died of a brain tumor.

See also: Celebrities who tragically lost family members

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