Famous People Who Took Untold Stories To The Grave

Whitney Houston's Alleged Abuse: Whitney Houston carried a dark secret of alleged molestation by her cousin, Dee Dee Warwick. Houston revealed this secret only to a select few close to her, such as her assistant, Mary Jones, who recounted the revelation.

Billy Tipton's Gender Identity: Jazz musician Billy Tipton, known for dressing as a man to pursue his career, lived his life as a man despite being assigned female at birth. Even his family was unaware of his biological sex until paramedics discovered it upon his collapse in 1989.

Corey Haim's Unrevealed Assailant: Corey Haim and Corey Feldman both spoke about childhood abuse in Hollywood, with Feldman hinting at Haim's assailant being connected to something bigger. However, Haim's secret died with him, as he feared revealing the truth would lead to dire consequences.

Rock Hudson's Hidden Sexuality: Despite his successful career, Rock Hudson never publicly acknowledged his homosexuality. It wasn't until his AIDS diagnosis and subsequent death in 1985 that the world learned the truth about his sexuality.

Carrie Fisher's Encounters with Bowie and Mercury: A biography revealed that Carrie Fisher had relationships with David Bowie and Freddie Mercury in 1973 when she was just 17 years old. Both Bowie and Mercury cheated on their partners to be with Fisher, and it was Bowie who introduced her to drugs, according to reports.

Prince's Secret Philanthropy: After Prince's death in 2016, it was revealed that the music legend had secretly made numerous philanthropic efforts. He donated to various causes, including supporting urban minority youths in technology education and contributing to the family of Trayvon Martin.

David Cassidy's Misdiagnosis: David Cassidy was initially thought to have dementia before his death in 2017. However, it was later revealed that he was diagnosed with liver disease, which he attributed to alcohol abuse, rather than dementia.

David Carradine's Risky Sexual Behavior: Initially, reports of David Carradine's 2009 death suggested suicide. However, police later revealed it was likely the result of "dangerous sex practice," specifically auto-erotic asphyxiation. Carradine's interests in such practices were known to some close to him, including his third wife, Gail Jensen.

Gene Wilder's Hidden Battle with Alzheimer's: Gene Wilder's death in 2016 at the age of 83 revealed that he had been secretly battling Alzheimer's disease for over three years. His family disclosed this information after his passing, explaining that Wilder chose to keep it a secret to protect the smiles of his fans, particularly young children who associated him with the iconic "Willy Wonka" character. Wilder didn't want to expose them to the concept of illness or trouble that might cause them worry or confusion.

Bing Crosby's Mafia Ties: Bing Crosby's interactions with organized crime figures, both low-level and high-level, were documented in FBI files obtained in 1999. Notably, he had connections with Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn, one of the alleged gunmen in the infamous Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago. While some of Crosby's affiliations may have been innocent, FBI documents revealed that he faced threats on his life from various members of the organized crime syndicate. Crosby's association with the mob was partly due to his love for golf, as he enjoyed playing with anyone who shared his passion. However, it was reported that he had to pay a significant sum, $10,000, to eliminate a mob-related threat.