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Orson Welles died of a heart attack on October 10, 1985, at the age of 70. He had been diagnosed with heart disease several years earlier and had undergone surgery to remove a blocked artery.
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Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 42 years old. The official cause of death was a heart attack, but there are many theories about what actually caused his death.
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Luther Vandross died of a heart attack on July 1, 2005, at the age of 54. He had been battling diabetes for many years and had undergone a kidney transplant in 1998.
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Bela Lugosi, the Hungarian-American actor best known for his portrayal of "Count Dracula" in the 1931 film of the same name, died of a heart attack on August 16, 1956, at the age of 73. He had been suffering from heart disease for several years.
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Jerry Garcia, the lead guitarist and vocalist of the Grateful Dead, died of a heart attack on August 9, 1995, at the age of 53. He had been struggling with drug addiction and health problems for many years.
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According to the coroner's report, Alan Thicke died of a ruptured aorta on December 13, 2016. He was 69 years old. Thick had a history of heart problems. He had undergone surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm in 2009.
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The actor and comedian, John Candy, known for his roles in films such as 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' and 'Uncle Buck,' died of a heart attack in 1994 at the age of 43. He was found dead in his hotel room in Durango, Mexico, while filming Wagons East!
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James Gandolfini, best known for his role as "Tony Soprano" in 'The Sopranos,' died of a heart attack in 2013 at the age of 51.
Any passing is harsh; however, there's something particularly heartbreaking whenever a beloved celebrity passes away. The world of entertainment has lost many beloved stars through time, one common cause is heart attack.
Their deaths are a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing the time we have with our loved ones.