49 Celebrity Deaths That Nobody Seems To Be Able To Get Over

Died: Aug. 11, 2014

Cause of death: Suicide

 

StoptheMadnessUSA said:

"He was a Legendary actor. Saw him at the University of Florida Gator Growl in 1982. He was so hysterical running around the football field dressed as a pot leaf. That was right before he got really big. He will always be my all-time #1 favorite actor."

 

Jules916 replied:

"I met him at the university of San Francisco college tour with my high school. He was on the elliptical as we were touring the school/gym. When he finished he said hello to our tour guide and introduced himself “I’m Robin” He was so freaking genuine & hilarious."

Died: September 3, 2012

Cause of death: Respiratory failure

 

Wrest216 said: "It's ok boss. I'm going to a better place now. Someplace where people aren't so mean to each other."

Died: Sept. 4, 2006

Cause of death: Stabbed by the barb of a stingray

 

AlterEdward said: "And of all the things that wanted to kill him, a sting ray was the one that succeeded."

 

Kratsas replied: "About a month before he died, I was in the Cayman Islands swimming with the stingrays. The guide was like, “stingrays are known as the kitten of the seas.” Of all the things he went up against, it was a sting ray that got him."

Died: Jan. 14, 2016

Cause of death: Pancreatic cancer

 

tittychittybangbang said:

"I was really shocked by and Alan Rickman."

 

howwhyno replied:

"Alan Rickman is mine for sure. Just out of nowhere - dead, had cancer, that's it."

Died: Jan. 22, 2008

Cause of death: Acute intoxication

Xynthion said: "Actually it’s worse. He died in January 2008. The Dark Knight didn’t come out in theaters till July. He never got to see how well received he was as the Joker." swentech replied: "I remember when he was first cast as the Joker a lot of people (including me) were very skeptical. How wrong we all were. Dude gave one of the greatest performances ever and I don’t see how anyone ever does a better Joker. RIP Heath you amazing talented man you."

Died: Aug. 28, 2020

Cause of death: Colon cancer

 

beansruns said:

"Yeah, remember when he was photographed by paparazzi looking really skinny and frail, the internet thought he was letting himself go or something, dude was fighting death daily."

 

SmugShoters replied:

Died: December 31, 2021
Cause of death: Cerebrovascular accident

fallopian_turd said:
"Betty white. She was too young."

julespaints3904 replied:
"Kind of like the Queen - we came to believe they’d live forever."

Died: August 31, 1997
Cause of death: Car accident

Harleye said:
"I remember it so clearly. I worked nights at the time and right before I went to work, I saw the news bulletin that she'd been in a serious car accident, but the initial report was that she'd been injured and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed had been killed. I got out of work shortly after 4am, stopped a local convenience store to buy snacks and a newspaper like I did most days when I finished work back then and I saw the headline in huge black letters "DIANA DIES IN CRASH". I was absolutely stunned."

jbarinsd replied:
"I remember being on the phone with my sister and talking about how sad we were for her. Seemed like she had met a guy she really liked and she was in a good place. Then he dies in a car accident that left her with a broken arm. Fast forward about a half an hour and we get the news that she had died too. I was in absolute shock. I’ve only shed tears twice when a celebrity has died. Princess Diana and Carrie Fisher. Both were a big part of my formative years."

Died: July 20, 2017
Cause of death: Suicide

zenOFiniquity8 said:
"I've never had a celebrity death hit me so hard. I also suffered childhood sexual abuse, and when he died I realized people like us never had a chance. Our whole lives were stolen. I've been to dozens of therapists, tried hundreds of medications, and the pain never goes away. I have a hard time making friends because people just sense there's something wrong with me. I'll never be able to fully trust anyone. I'll never have kids because I can barely take care of myself. All that joy I'll never experience. Anyone who says suicide is selfish never felt this kind of pain. I'm not actively suicidal but Chester's death was a reminder that it's a matter of when not if for some of us."

raptormeat replied:
"I'm so sorry to hear that his death hit you that hard, and for your horrible experiences and ongoing pain. I hope with all my heart that your predictions for your future aren't completely accurate and that you find some of the joy you are owed. You certainly deserve it."

Died: December 27, 2016
Cause of death: Sleep apnea

Died: Jan. 10, 2016
Cause of death: Liver cancer

GaryNOVA said:
"I was not expecting David Bowie. He died like the same day as an album release and didn’t tell the world he was sick. I named my cat Bowie that year."

Aycomi27 replied:
"He died two days after the release of Blackstar. It gives the album a whole new meaning."

Died: October 24, 2022
Cause of death: Car accident

zoe_not_zoe said:
"Same. Such a funny, genuine, sweetheart of a man. I am happy that he was having such a bright time in his career and frankly that a tiny gay kid from Tennessee made it big. He deserved it."

Pandelerium11 replied:
"I saw a photo of him from the early 80s, he was about mid twenties I guess. He was gorgeous! And the same sweet smile."

Died: September 14, 2009
Cause of death: Cancer

angels_unaware said:
"Patrick Swayze was my first crush. Still sad he's gone."

Died: Dec. 20, 2009
Cause of death: Pneumonia combined with anemia

menala_ said:
"Yeah I'm still shocked about this. And just... WHY?! Just why."

BeatingsGalore replied:
"Yup, came here for this. People are talking about her in clueless but she also voiced LuAnn in King of the hill and was great."

Died: April 20, 2018
Cause of death: Suicide

NotUnique_______ said:
"When I read he stabbed himself with a wine bottle he broke, I cried for hours. I was never a huge fan, but I know that level of loneliness and sadness. That just broke me for some reason even though I never was super into his music. It's just so sad."

Iammeandnothingelse replied:
"Same. This is hard to learn."

Died: April 5, 1994
Cause of death: Suicide

Kimchiandfries said:
"Kurt Cobain. I knew he was a drug addict, hated fame and was depressed but being a middle school kid, I didn’t really understand all that. I was a huge fan so it was a massive shock and my first experience w grief really."

m_elhakim replied:
"Same for me. Middle school kid and my first tape ever was nevermind. And I followed every release."

Died: November 30, 2013
Cause of death: Car accident

rntopspin100 said:
"The Fast and Furious franchise hasn't been the same since his death."

ItsStevesShots replied:
"When the last F&F came out with the tribute and good bye at the end, they nailed it! 7 of my burley male friends, mechanics, sparkies and not a dry eye in sight!"

Died: Sept. 11, 2003
Cause of death: Aortic dissection

chickenissogood said:
"I remember when 8 Simple Rules aired that episode where he died. Such a sad episode. I was much younger at that time and it was so hard to recover from."

Vanishingf0x replied:
"I say it almost every time this show pops up but the scene where the older daughter is about to leave in the red dress and breaks down gets me every time. The show dealt with grief so well for one that was a comedy even if it didn’t last long."

Died: June 8, 2018
Cause of death: Suicide

amongthewolves said:
"This was the one that got me the most. He started off slaving in the kitchen to being able to travel the world and eat food and talk about life with people while being paid well to do it. At the same time, you realize how lonely it must've been for him to be away from the people he loved the most. He was by no means a saint either and I recommend anyone to watch the documentary that was made on him."

edest replied:
"I think it hit me because he seemed so real. I felt like I knew him since he was so good at making you feel that you were part of the journey with him as he traveled the world. I know it was a mirage but it sure seemed real."

Died: March 4, 2019
Cause of death: Stroke complications

czerniana said:
"Yeah, this one was so sudden. It’s still hard to believe sometimes."

sbwboi replied:
"I actually cried when I found out. He was my first tv crush."