Celebrities Who Died Way Too Soon
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Jonathan Brandis
The American actor, director and screenwriter Jonathan Brandis committed suicide in 2003 at just 27 years old. He had his big breakthrough as a child actor starring in the ABC soap One Life To Live. He then went on to star in the popular NBC sci-Fi series SeaQuest DSV from 1993 until 1996.
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Anton Yelchin
The young actor died in 2016 in what can only be described as a freak accident: He'd gotten out of his car in his steep driveway outside his home in California and when it rolled back, it trapped him against a pillar and a security fence...The actor, who was only 27 years old, was honored posthumously when the third installment of the Star Trek franchise was dedicated in his memory.
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Heath Ledger
The Australian actor and director died in 2008 at the age of 28 from an overdose. He had his breakout performance in the 1999 romantic comedy 10 Things I Hate About You and went on to star in The Patriot and Brokeback Mountain. Unfortunately, he never got to see himself star in The Dark Knight, as he died before it was released.
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River Phoenix
River Phoenix was one of THE up and coming Hollywood actors of his generation when he died in 1993. The 23-year-old overdosed on heroin and cocaine right outside of the "Viper Room", a club owned by fellow actor Johnny Depp. The recording of his brother Joaquin's 911 call was heard all over the planet back then...
RELATED: Joaquin Phoenix Honours Late Brother River In Speech
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Paul Walker
Paul Walker, who'd been the face of the wildly successful 'Fast & Furious' franchise, died in a tragic car accident in 2013. He was only 40 years old...
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Naya Rivera
Glee actress Naya Rivera died after she went missing on a lake in July 2020 while out for a boat ride with her young son. The actress was just 33 years old.
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Amy Winehouse
At the age of only 27, British singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse died on July 23rd, 2011. She died of alcohol poisoning and left behind millions of devastated fans.
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Cory Monteith
The popular actor Cory Monteith was found dead in his hotel room in Vancouver in the summer of 2013. He died from a heroin overdose. The young thespian, who'd starred in the successful FOX series Glee was only 31 years old.
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Kurt Cobain
Nirvana lead vocalist Kurt Cobain died at the age of 27. The musician was found dead in his home on April 5, 1994. Cobain had shot himself and taken an overdose of heroin.
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Brittany Murphy
The actress Brittany Murphy died from pneumonia in 2009. The 32-year-old had been taking over-the-counter and prescription medication and her death was ruled an accident.