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Vanessa Bryant's daughter Gianna Bryant died in a helicopter crash in January 2020. She was 13 years old. The crash also killed her father, Kobe Bryant, and seven other people. The crash was a devastating loss for the Bryant family, and for fans of the NBA star. Gianna was a talented basketball player, and her father had been mentoring her. She was also a beloved daughter and sister.
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Jett Travolta, the 16-year-old son of actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston, died on January 2, 2009, while on vacation with his family in the Bahamas. The cause of death was determined to be a seizure, which led to a fall and head trauma.
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Marie Osmond lost her son, Michael Blosil, to suicide on February 26, 2010. He was 18 years old. Osmond has spoken publicly about her grief and the importance of suicide prevention. She has also established a foundation in Michael's name to raise awareness of suicide and mental health issues.
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Prince's baby died on October 30, 1996, just a week after being born. The baby was born with Pfeiffer syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects the skull and other bones. The baby was also born with a condition called hydrocephalus, which is a buildup of fluid in the brain. Prince and his then-wife, Mayte Garcia, were devastated by the loss of their son.
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Mia Farrow's daughter, Tam Farrow, died on September 19, 2000, at the age of 17. The cause of death was an accidental overdose of barbiturates. Farrow has spoken publicly about her grief and the challenges of raising a child with mental health issues. She has also established a foundation in Tam's name to raise awareness of mental health and to support families of children with the condition.
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Eric Clapton's son, Conor, died on March 20, 1991, at the age of 4. Conor fell from a 53rd-floor window of an apartment building in New York City. The death was ruled an accident. Clapton was devastated by his son's death. He wrote the song "Tears in Heaven" as a tribute to Conor. The song was a huge success, and it won three Grammy Awards in 1993.
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Nick Cannon's son, Zen, died on December 5, 2021, at the age of 5 months. Zen was born with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, but the cancer was too aggressive.
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Mike Tyson's daughter, Exodus, died on May 25, 2009, at the age of 4. Exodus accidentally strangled herself with an exercise cord on a treadmill while playing at home. Tyson was devastated by his daughter's death. He released a statement saying, "My heart is broken and my soul is torn out. My beloved daughter Exodus is gone."
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Oprah Winfrey has spoken about having a stillborn son when she was 14 years old. She said that she kept the pregnancy a secret because she was ashamed and afraid. She gave birth to the baby boy in a bathtub, and he died shortly after birth. She has spoken about her regret at not having children, but she has also said that she is grateful for the many children in her life, including her godchildren and the students at her school in South Africa.
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Keanu Reeves and his then-girlfriend Jennifer Syme had a stillborn daughter, Ava Archer Syme-Reeves, on December 24, 1999, eight months into Syme's pregnancy. This was a devastating loss for Reeves and Syme, and it had a profound impact on their lives.
Losing a child is a tragedy that no one should have to endure; there isn't even a word to describe it. Although it may seem unnatural as the cycle of life tells us that children are the ones to bury their parents, it is more common that we'd imagine. Many celebrities have endured this horrible pain.
These are just a few examples of stars who have experienced the unimaginable pain of losing a child.