100 Celebrities Who Committed Suicide & Their Stories

One death is a tragedy, a million is a statistic – said Stalin. Yet, every year over 800,000 people commit suicide, reports WHO[1]. This is both tragic and makes us wonder if this could be avoided. Certainly, these people weren’t happy. Moreover, suicide is a global phenomenon, which affects both the young and the old, the poor and the rich. 

Especially, when a celebrity commits suicide, it makes us wonder what circumstances lead them to feel so bad they did the unthinkable. After all, they are the people we most look up to and, in certain cases, we aspire to be them. To this point, in this current article, we want to look at 100 celebrities who committed suicide and their stories.

Our goal is to show that the most popular goal, which is to get rich and famous, is not always the best goal in life, as even celebrities are subject to stress, unhappiness, and depression, which in certain cases can get so bad that it makes them commit suicide.

Perhaps a better goal could be to be happy, as this is the reason why we want money and fame in the first place. And this is exactly what we specialize here in at Optimal Happiness. We help people reach their happiest potential, which in turn gives people many different reasons to live and enjoy this living. And so if you know anyone who you think could benefit from being happier, please recommend them get in touch with us.

Still, without any further ado, here are the 100 celebrities who committed suicide and their stories:

Marilyn Monroe (American Actress, 1926-1962, 36 y.o.)

(1) Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer who became a major sex symbol in the 1950s and ’60s. She appeared in several films that achieved box office success. Her best-known films include The Seven Year Itch (1955), Some Like It Hot (1959), and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).

On August 05, 1962, Monroe was found dead in her home in Los Angeles, California. She had died from an overdose of barbiturates—a type of drug used to treat anxiety or sleep disorders. It is believed that Monroe’s death was intentional as she had a history of depression and had attempted suicide several times in the past.

Monroe’s mental health began to decline in the early 1960s. She was fired from the film Something’s Got to Give after missing too many days of work due to her chronic anxiety and depression. Monroe was also dealing with personal issues such as her failed marriages, difficulty conceiving children, and feelings of insecurity about her career. All of these factors likely contributed to her decision to take her own life. Barbiturates were found in Monroe’s system at lethal levels— enough to kill anyone who ingested them. There were also empty pill bottles near her body, leading investigators to believe that she died from an intentional overdose.

Robin Williams (American Actor & Comedian, 1951-2014, 63 y.o.)

(2) Robin Williams was an American actor and comedian who rose to fame in the 1970s with his role in the television series Mork & Mindy. He went on to have a successful career in film and television, winning an Academy Award for his role in Good Will Hunting (1997). 

On August 11, 2014, Williams was found dead in his home in Tiburon, California. He had hanged himself with a belt from a doorknob. Many people were surprised when they learned of Robin Williams’ suicide. He was a famous, positive, and happy person, so it was difficult to understand how he could take his own life. However, those close to him knew that he had been battling depression for years. 

Six months before his death Williams had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but he had not yet gone public with this information. He was also struggling with depression and had a history of substance abuse. In the weeks leading up to his death, Williams had been seeing a therapist and was taking medication for his depression. Unfortunately, this effort was not enough to prevent Williams from taking his own life. 

Kurt Cobain (Nirvana Lead Singer, 1967-1994, 27 y.o.)

(3) Kurt Cobain was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who achieved massive success as the lead vocalist and guitarist of Nirvana. On April  08, 1994, Cobain’s body was discovered by an electrician who had arrived to install a security system at the singer’s home in Seattle, Washington. He had died three days earlier on April 05 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. 

Kurt Cobain battled chronic bronchitis and an undiagnosed chronic stomach condition which caused him pain and led to alcoholism and depression. He regularly used drugs and inhalants to cope with the pain. Cobain said that his stomach pain had become so severe during Nirvana’s 1991 European tour that he became suicidal, and that taking heroin was “the only thing that’s saving me from shooting myself right now”. Cobain was high on heroin when he took his own life.

A suicide note was found near his body addressed to Cobain’s childhood imaginary friend Boddah. In this note, he expressed his frustration with Nirvana’s success and how he felt like a fraud. He also mentioned that he did not want to continue living the life of a famous rock star.

Alexander McQueen (Fashion Designer, 1969-2010, 40 y.o.)

(4) Alexander McQueen was a famous British fashion designer and couturier, founder of a luxury fashion house with his name—Alexander McQueen. His designs were known for their dramatic style and extravagant details, winning him several awards, such as British Designer of the Year (1996, 1997, 2001 and 2003) and International Designer of the Year (2003).

On February 11, 2010, nine days after the death of his mother, McQueen committed suicide by handing himself at his home in Mayfair, London. An inquest determined that he had taken cocaine, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers before he died. In a handwritten note found near his body, he apologized to his loved ones.

It is believed that McQueen’s mental state was greatly affected by the death of his mother and that he may have also been struggling with drug addiction. He had attempted suicide several times in the past and had spoken openly about his struggles with depression.

Kate Spade (Fashion Designer, 1962-2018, 55 y.o.)

(5) Kate Spade was an American fashion designer and businesswoman who is best known for co-founding the fashion brand Kate Spade New York. The brand started out as a line of handbags in 1993 but eventually expanded to include clothing, jewelry, shoes, stationery, eyewear, baby items, fragrances, and home decor.

On June 05, 2018, Spade was found dead in her Park Avenue apartment in Manhattan, New York City. She had hanged herself with a scarf on a doorknob. In a suicide note addressed to her 13-year-old daughter Frances Beatrix Spade (nicknamed “Bea”), she asked her to forgive her and told her that she loved her very much. 

It is believed that Spade’s death was caused by depression and anxiety that she had been struggling with for many years. In an interview with NPR in 2017, she said that she had been feeling “quite sad” but was seeking help.

Tim Bergling, aka Avicii (Swedish DJ, 1989–2018, 28 y.o.)

(6) Tim Bergling was a Swedish DJ, producer, and songwriter, famous for his stage name Avicii (which means the lowest level of hell in Buddhist terms). Due to his talent, Bergling reached absurd levels of fame, success, and wealth.

Yet, in the 2017 documentary Avicii: True Stories, we are told that he struggled with severe physical and mental health issues, which lead to anxiety, depression, and addiction to alcohol. Still, he was pressured to continue performing by his manager despite his many objections. 

On April 20, 2018, at the age of 28, Avicii committed suicide by self-inflicting wounds with a broken glass.  A statement released by his publicist said that he was “not made for the business machine he found himself in; and that he suffered from anxiety and that touring was a constant trigger for it.” It is believed that the pressure to keep up with his success and maintain such an active lifestyle took a toll on Bergling mentally and physically, ultimately leading to his suicide.

John McAfee (Businessman, 1945-2021, 75 y.o.)

(7) John McAfee was a British-American businessman and computer programmer who founded the software company McAfee Associates in 1987 and ran it until 1994.  He is also known for his involvement in cryptocurrency, being a vocal critic of internet security, and creating the first commercial antivirus software program. 

On February 23, 2021, McAfee was found dead in his prison cell at the age of 75. He had been incarcerated at the Guatánamo Bay detention camp since December 2020 on charges of tax evasion. An autopsy revealed that he had committed suicide by hanging himself with a bedsheet, while conspiracy theories theorized a possibility that he was murdered.

It is believed that McAfee’s death was caused by depression and anxiety due to his incarceration. In a letter to his lawyer, he said that he was “struggling to see a way out” and that he had “lost all hope.”

Chester Bennington (Linkin Park Lead Singer, 1976-2017, 41 y.o.)

(8) Chester Bennington was an American singer and songwriter. He was best known as the lead vocalist for the rock band Linkin Park. In 2000 Linkin Park’s debut album, Hybrid Theory, was a huge commercial success being certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2005, making it one of the best-selling debut albums of all time.

On July 20, 2017, Bennington was found dead at his home in Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles County at age 41. His housekeeper discovered his body around 09:00 PDT. He had hanged himself from a door in his bedroom, and his autopsy later confirmed the cause of death as suicide by hanging.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Bennington spoke about his struggles with depression and anxiety, saying that he had considered suicide many times in the past and that he “have a real fear” of it happening. He also added that “it’s hard to sing about being happy when you’re not happy.”

Keith Flint (Prodigy Lead Singer, 1969-2019, 49 y.o.)

(9) Keith Flint, the fiery frontman of The Prodigy, died by suicide from hanging at his home in Essex on March 04 at the age of 49.

The ‘Firestarter’ hitmaker’s bandmates Liam Howlett and Maxim confirmed the news on the group’s official Instagram account, writing: “It is with deepest shock and sadness that we can confirm the death of our brother and best friend Keith Flint. A true pioneer, innovator, and legend. He will be forever missed.”

The singer had struggled with depression for many years and had spoken openly about his battle with drugs and alcohol in the past.

Just weeks before his death, Flint said he was “in a good place” and insisted he was off drugs and alcohol.

Chris Cornell (Soundgarden and Audioslave Lead Singer, 1964-2017, 52 y.o.)

(10) Chris Cornell was a dynamic grunge-era frontman of Soundgarden and later Audioslave, killed himself by hanging in a Detroit hotel room hours after he had finished a concert with Soundgarden on May 17. 

The 52-year-old singer was found dead at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel. A medical examiner determined that Cornell committed suicide by hanging himself.Cornell had long battled drug addiction and alcoholism, which he said stemmed from feelings of inadequacy and loneliness going back to his childhood. He entered rehab several times but always relapsed.

In an interview with Rolling Stone shortly before his death, Cornell said he had finally been able to kick his addiction for good and was sober for more than a year. “I feel better now that I’m older,” he said. “I have a better perspective on things. And I don’t have the urge to be out there partying or doing drugs.” But Cornell’s widow, Vicky, said she noticed changes in his behavior in the days leading up to his death.

Anthony Bourdain (Chef & TV Host, 1956-2018, 61 y.o.)

(11) Anthony Bourdain was an American chef, author, and television personality. He was a celebrity chef who hosted the TV show “Parts Unknown” on CNN. He was also a judge on Bravo’s Top Chef reality cooking competition series and was well known for his cooking books, including “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly.”

Anthony Bourdain’s close friend and colleague Erik Ripert was the first person to become worried about Bourdain when he missed dinner and breakfast, subsequently finding him hanging in his hotel room in France. Bourdain’s death was ruled as an impulsive act of suicide by hanging, and his toxicology report revealed that he had no drugs in his system at the time of his death.

He had spoken openly about his struggles with depression and addiction, and he had recently completed a rehabilitation program. His death came as a shock to many, and it was a tragic loss for the culinary world and the television industry.

In an interview with People magazine, his close friend Eric Ripert said that Bourdain had “been in a dark mood these last couple of days.”

Cheslie Kryst (Model & Attorney, 1991–2022, 30 y.o.)

(12) Cheslie Kryst was a model, attorney, and Miss USA 2019. Kryst was a first-generation American and daughter of immigrants from the Philippines. She graduated from law school in 2017 and worked as an attorney for a few years before being crowned the first black woman to be crowned Miss USA.

As Miss USA, Kryst advocated for equal pay and opportunities for women in the workforce. In 2020, she announced that she was taking a hiatus from modeling to focus on her law career. Kryst was married and had no children.

On January 30, 2022, Cheslie Kryst jumped to her death from The Orion, a 60-story high-rise apartment building in Midtown Manhattan, where she resided and was last seen on the 29th floor.

Kryst’s mother April Simpkins released a statement, saying that her daughter was leading a private life, hiding her “high-functioning depression […] from everyone — including me, her closest confidant — until very shortly before her death.”

Kim Jong-hyun, aka Jonghyun (Korean Singer, 1990–2017, 27 y.o.)

(13) Kim Jong-hyun, better known by his stage name Jonghyun, was a Korean singer, songwriter, and radio host. He was the main vocalist of the boy band Shinee for nine years, releasing twelve albums with the group in total.

On December 18th, 2017, Jonghyun committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning in an apartment in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. He was 27 years old.

Before his death, he sent concerning text messages (including “Please let me go. Tell everyone I’ve had a happy life”) to his sister which led her to believe that he was going to take his own life. She called the police but it was too late—he had already died from inhaling toxic fumes from a burning coal briquette.

In the months leading up to his death, Jonghyun had been open about his struggles with depression and anxiety. He was prescribed medication for his conditions, but it is unclear if he was taking it at the time of his death.

In a suicide note that was later released to the public, Jonghyun wrote about how he felt like he was “broken from the inside” and that there was “no escape [from] the darkness.”

He also apologized to his loved ones for causing them pain, and asked that they not be sad after he was gone.

Ernest Hemingway (Author, 1899–1961, 61 y.o.)

(14) Ernest Miller Hemingway was an American journalist, novelist, short-story writer, and sportsman. He is considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century and his works are known for their simple yet powerful prose. These novels helped him gain literary fame and earned him a spot as one of the “ Lost Generation” writers.

Hemingway committed suicide in 1961 at the age of 61 by shooting himself with a shotgun at his home in Ketchum, Idaho. He had been in ill health for some time, suffering from depression, anxiety, and high blood pressure. He was also a heavy drinker which contributed to his health problems. Towards the end of his life, Hemingway was also experiencing severe writer’s block, which no doubt added to his depression.

In the months leading up to his death, Hemingway became increasingly paranoid and even delusional, convinced that the FBI was watching him because of his many associations with the Communist party, such as friendship with many party members, including Fidel Castro, and that he was going to be arrested. Hemingway’s wife, Mary, had been trying to get him to see a psychiatrist but he refused.

In the months before his death, Hemingway began to prepare for it. He gave away many of his possessions and made arrangements for his funeral. On the morning of July 02, 1961, he went out to the garage of his home and shot himself with a shotgun. He died instantly.

A suicide note was found next to his body, which read: “Best of luck to everybody always. P.S. Please if possible correct the mistakes in For Whom the Bell Tolls, they are terrible.”

Aaron Hernandez (Football Player, 1989–2017, 27 y.o.)

(15) Aaron Josef Hernandez was an American football player. He played college football for the University of Florida, where he was a member of a BCS National Championship team and was recognized as an All-American. Hernandez was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

On June 26, 2013, Hernandez was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd, who was dating his fiancée’s sister. On August 22, 2013, he was indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder and five gun-related charges. The trial began on January 29, 2015; on April 15, 2015, Hernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center. On April 19, 2017, Hernandez was found hanged in his cell by a bedsheet attached to his cell window at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, Massachusetts; he was pronounced dead about an hour later. His death was ruled a suicide.

Virginia Woolf (Writer, 1882–1941, 59 y.o.)

(16) Adeline Virginia Woolf was an English writer, essayist, and author who is considered one of the most significant, influential, and modern writers of the twentieth century. Virginia Woolf pioneered what came to be known as stream-of-consciousness writing, in which the inner thoughts and feelings of a character are revealed through their interactions with the world around them.

Virginia Woolf was born into a life of privilege and wealth, but she also experienced great tragedy at a young age. When she was thirteen, her mother passed away, followed by her half-sister Stella two years later, and her father seven years after that. These deaths had a profound effect on Woolf and her mental health, and she would struggle with depression and anxiety for the rest of her life. Now and then she even heard voices that “spoke to her with increasing urgency, perhaps more real than the people who lived by her side.”

On March 28, 1941, Virginia Woolf committed suicide by filling her overcoat pockets with stones and drowned herself in the River Ouse near her home in Rodmell, Sussex.

Her body was not found until April 18, and her funeral was held on April 21. In her suicide note to her husband, Woolf wrote: “I feel certain that I am going mad again. I feel we can’t go through another of those terrible times. And I shan’t recover this time. I begin to hear voices, and can’t concentrate. So I am doing what seems the best thing to do. You have given me the greatest possible happiness. You have been in every way all that anyone could be.”

Woolf’s death left her husband Leonard Woolf devastated; he arranged for her cremation and scattered her ashes in the River Ouse near Monks House, their home in Rodmell.

Sylvia Plath (Writer, 1932–1963, 30 y.o.)

(17) Sylvia Plath was an American writer and poet, who is most well known for her works that focused on the challenges faced by women in the 1950s. She was said to have had an IQ of 160 and she wrote about topics such as sexuality, family dynamics, and the need for women to find their own individual personalities. Plath’s work has been highly praised and she has won many awards, including the Pulitzer Prize. Her most famous work is “The Bell Jar”, a semi-autobiographical novel about a young woman’s descent into mental illness.

Sylvia Plath had an emotionally difficult life, which on one hand inspired her to become an excellent writer, but also made her prone to mental illness. She made several suicide attempts and was hospitalized several times. Her first attempt happened on August 24, 1953, when she was only 20 years old. She took her mother’s sleeping pills. Later in June 1962 she drove her car off road into a river. She was depressed for most of her life and was treated several times with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). She was also admitted to psychiatric care, receiving electric and insulin shock treatment. Her final suicide happened in 1963 after inhaling carbon monoxide fumes from a gas oven. She was 30 years old.

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch painter, 1853–1890, 37 y.o.)

(18) Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-Impressionist painter whose work profoundly influenced the world of art in the 20th and 21st centuries. During his life, he composed over 2,100 artworks, which today are featured in many museums in the world, including the van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

And yet despite his modern-day success, he stayed poor and obscure during his lifetime, often neglecting his physical health, by not eating enough and heavily drinking. On the psychological level, van Gogh suffered from depression, psychotic episodes, and delusion, in rage, once even cutting off his own left ear.

In the early morning of July 29, 1890, he was found dead in his room at the Auberge Ravoux in the town of Auvers-Sur-Oise in northern France. Van Gogh shot himself in the stomach with a revolver, dying because of his wounds only two days later.

Chris Benoit (Wrestler, 1967–2007, 40 y.o.)

(19) Chris Benoit was a professional wrestler who was famous for his time in WWE. He was a two-time World Heavyweight Champion and had won the World Tag Team Championship four times. In 2004, he won the Royal Rumble match, and in 2005, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

In 2007, Benoit committed suicide by hanging himself in his weight room, after murdering his wife and son. He was found dead in his home, along with the bodies of his wife and son, on June 25, 2007. It is believed that Benoit killed his wife and son before hanging himself with a weight machine cord. The official cause of death for Benoit’s wife and son was asphyxiation.

The autopsy report showed that Benoit had an advanced form of brain damage, which has been linked to numerous concussions and head injuries sustained during his wrestling career. It is thought that this brain damage may have led to the murders, as well as the suicide.

Prior to his death, he sent text messages to a friend saying that he had “gone crazy” and was sorry for the mess that he was about to make.

Benoit’s death led to many changes in the world of professional wrestling, including stricter safety regulations and the implementation of a wellness policy.

Jonathan Brandis (Actor, 1976–2003, 27 y.o.)

(20) Jonathan Brandis began his career as a child model, acting in a total of 20 different movies or television series, including his best-known roles in Lucas Wolenczak and seaQuest DSV. Brandis further appeared in numerous Peoples magazines.

In November 2003, at the age of 27, Brandis hanged himself in the hallway of his Los Angeles apartment. Autopsy results showed that Brandis had been drinking prior to his suicide. There were no notes found near his body. Brandis’s suicide was widely covered in the media and sent shockwaves through Hollywood.

Brandis’s friends had noticed that he had been acting differently in the months before his suicide. They said that he seemed depressed and was concerned about his waning career. He had difficulty finding new roles and was worried about his future. This, combined with his struggles with alcohol abuse, led him to take his own life.

Dalida (Singer & Actress, 1933–1987, 54 y.o.)

(21) Dalida (aka Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti) was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1933. She was of Italian and Egyptian descent.

Dalida first started singing professionally at the age of 17 and quickly became a popular artist in France. She released her first album in 1956 and went on to have a successful music career, with more than 130 singles released over the course of her career. In addition to her music career, Dalida also starred in several films, including 1958’s Bambino and 1969’s Gigi l’amoroso.

The personal problems that plagued Dalida throughout her life were a major contributor to her decision to commit suicide, such as becoming pregnant at the age of 22 to an Italian student, Lucio, and subsequent abortion that left her infertile.

In addition, she had several failed relationships, including four major suicides that affected her life. First, her close friend, singer Mike Brant, leaped to his death from an apartment in Paris. Then there was the suicide of her fiancee Italian singer, songwriter, and actor Luigi Tenco, who shot himself in the head. Then, her former husband (1956–1961) Lucien Morisse also shot himself in the head. Lastly, her lover from 1972 to 1981, Richard Chanfray, died by suicide. He killed himself by inhaling the exhaust gas of his Renault 5 car.

Dalida struggled with depression and anxiety for much of her life. On May 3, 1987, she committed suicide by taking an overdose of barbiturates. Dalida was 54 years old at the time of her death.

Johnny Lewis (Actor, 1983–2012, 29 y.o.)

(22) Johnny Lewis was an American actor. He was known for his role as Kip “Half Sack” Epps on the FX comedy-drama series Sons of Anarchy. In 2012, Lewis died as the result of a fall from a rooftop after he killed his landlady in Los Angeles.

In 2011 Johnny Lewis had a brain injury from a high-speed motorcycle accident, which likely affected his cognitive abilities. At the time of his death, Lewis had just begun filming the fifth season of Sons of Anarchy. The show’s producers decided to write Lewis’ character out of the show. Lewis had a long history of drug abuse and mental health problems.

He had been arrested numerous times for drug possession and assault. In 2011, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. On September 26, 2012, Lewis killed his landlady and fell from a rooftop in Los Angeles, and died from his injuries. He was 29 years old.

Mark Salling (Actor, 1982–2018, 35 y.o.)

(23) Mark Salling, best known for his role as Noah “Puck” Puckerman on the musical comedy-drama television series Glee, died by suicide by hanging at the age of 35.

Salling was indicted in December 2015 on one count of receiving and possessing child pornography. In May 2016, he pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and was awaiting sentencing at the time of his death. He would have faced four to seven years in prison under the terms of a plea deal reached with prosecutors, as well as registering as a sex offender and undergoing treatment for sexual disorders.

On January 30, 2018, Salling’s body was found near Big Tujunga Creek in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. The cause of death was ruled asphyxia by hanging.In the months leading up to his death, Salling had attempted suicide before, and his friends had been worried about him. He was also facing financial problems, as he was sued for sexual battery in December 2017 and was ordered to pay $175,000 to his ex-girlfriend in March 2018. Salling’s family released a statement after his death, saying that “he was a gentle and loving person, a person of great creativity, who was doing his best to atone for some serious mistakes and errors of judgment.”

Sam Sarpong (Actor, 1975–2015, 39 y.o.)

(24) Sam Sarpong was a British-born actor and supermodel who appeared in films, music videos, and television shows. He was known for his roles in the ABC Family series Kyle XY and the MTV comedy series Punk’d. Sarpong was one of the first black male models for designer Tommy Hilfiger and was the face of the company in the 1990s. He also appeared in ad campaigns for Polo Ralph Lauren, Armani Exchange, and Gap.

Sarpong had battled with depression for many years, and his mental health had taken a sharp decline in the months leading up to his death. On October 26, 2015, he jumped to his death from a bridge in Pasadena, California. He was 39 years old.

Sarpong attempted suicide several times before he finally succeeded. In an interview with ABC News shortly before his death, Sarpong said that he had “been through a lot in my life,” including the death of his sister from cancer when he was just 13 years old. “I’ve tried to kill myself maybe eight or nine times,” he said. “It gets to the point where you don’t want to live anymore.”

Sarpong’s death was ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. In a statement, his family said that he “was loved by so many people for his kind and generous heart.” They added that “we will miss him deeply and are devastated by this loss.”

Verne Troyer (Actor, 1969–2018, 49 y.o.)

(25) Verne Troyer was best known for his role as ‘Mini-Me’ in the Austin Powers film franchise. He died at the age of 49 on April 21, 2018. Troyer’s death was ruled a suicide by alcohol intoxication and his family released a statement saying that he “was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy and laugh. Anytime someone was down or feeling low he would do everything he could do to pick them up. He loved people and making people happy.”

Troyer struggled with alcoholism for many years and was admitted to the hospital several times for alcohol poisoning. He also battled depression and anxiety, previously attempting suicide in 2008. In 2017, he was hospitalized for alcohol poisoning and was reportedly in a “very dark place” before his death.

Troyer’s girlfriend, Brittney Powell, said that he was “the sweetest, kindest soul with the biggest heart. I am so thankful that we took this photoshoot opportunity to capture his joy and sparkle in recent months, which is how I will remember him always.”

Caroline Flack (Television Presenter, 1979–2020, 40 y.o.)

(26) Caroline Flack, a host of British tv-shows The X Factor and Love Island, was found dead in her London condo on February 15, 2020. An autopsy later revealed that she had died by hanging. Her family released a statement saying that “We would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness during this time… we will miss her terribly.”

Flack had a long history of depression and anxiety, for which she had been receiving treatment. She attempted suicide and self-harmed herself on multiple occasions, also being well known not to take well criticism that came with being famous.

In the weeks before her death, she had been dealing with the fallout from an assault case in which she was accused of attacking her boyfriend with a lamp. She pleaded not guilty to the charges but was due to stand trial in March 2020.

The day before her death, Flack posted on Instagram: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”

Lindsey Pearlman (Actress, 1978-2022, 43 y.o.)

(27) Lindsey Pearlman was an American actress best known for her roles in General Hospital and Chicago Justice. Pearlman called her husband the day before she was found dead, telling him that she intended to end her life. “Her husband contacted police in a frantic effort to find Lindsey. He never saw her alive again,” stated the official report.

Lindsey’s body was found at the base of Runyon Canyon in Hollywood, by a hiker who saw her body inside her car and called the police. It is believed that she took her own life by overdosing on pills. Pearlman left two suicide notes, one at her home and one in her car, asking whoever found her to call 911.

It is believed that Lindsey took her own life as a result of her ongoing battle with depression, with which she was struggling over the years.

Michael Hutchence (INXS Lead Singer, 1960–1997, 37 y.o.)

(28) Michael Hutchence, the lead singer for INXS, was found dead in his hotel room in Sydney, Australia on November 22, 1997, shortly before 11 a.m. He was 37 years old. The cause of death was officially ruled as suicide by hanging, but many theories have since been put forth that suggest otherwise.

Hutchence had been battling depression in the months leading up to his death and had attempted suicide on at least one occasion prior. He was also under a great deal of financial and personal stress at the time of his death due to ongoing custody battles with his ex-partner Paula Yates over their daughter Tiger Lily.

In the days before his death, Hutchence was seen behaving erratically and appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. He had also been receiving death threats from unknown sources.

On the morning of his death, Hutchence was found with a belt around his neck which was attached to the door of his hotel room. His body was discovered by a maid who went to check on him after he failed to answer the phone.

Hutchence’s death sent shockwaves around the world and plunged his family and friends into mourning. INXS would go on to release one final album in his memory, 1998’s Elegantly Wasted, before disbanding in 2012.

Dana Plato (Actress, 1964–1999, 34 y.o.)

(29) Dana Plato was an American actress best known for her role as Kimberly Drummond on the NBC sitcom Diff’rent Strokes (1978–1986), which earned her two Young Artist Award nominations. After the series ended, Plato struggled with drug addiction and financial problems. On May 8, 1999, she died of a drug overdose at the age of 34.

Plato said that she felt unwell and took a few doses of a hydrocodone/acetaminophen painkiller (Lortab), along with the muscle-relaxant carisoprodol (Soma). This concoction caused her to fall asleep, and she was found dead the next day. Initially, investigators assumed an accidental overdose but later ruled a suicide based on Plato’s long history of substance use.

Sadly, on May 6, 2010, Tyler committed suicide after his mother’s death. He shot himself in the head at the age of 25, 11 years after Plato’s suicide.

Benjamin Keough (Musician, 1992–2020, 27 y.o.)

(30) Benjamin Keough was an American musician and actor, best known as the son of singer Lisa Marie Presley and grandson of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley. He grew up in wealth and luxury and resembled a lot of the King himself.

Keough died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on July 12, 2020, at his home in Calabasas, California. He was 27 years old. His death was ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. Keough’s death came as a shock to many, as he was reportedly “happy and healthy” just days before he took his own life.

It is said that Keough felt increasing pressure to match his grandfather’s impossible success. Eventually, the pressure of living up to his legendary grandfather’s success contributed to a deep depression that would ultimately lead to Benjamin Keough’s untimely death.

Matthew Mindler (Child Actor, 2001–2021, 19 y.o.)

(31) Matthew Mindler was a child actor who played roles in the TV series ‘The Mentalist’ and ‘Bones’. He died after buying sodium nitrate from Amazon during his first days at university.

Sodium nitrate is a chemical compound used in food preparation and has many industrial applications. It is an important precursor to many explosives, including TNT. When ingested, sodium nitrate can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In high doses, it can be fatal.

Matthew Mindler’s mother Monica said that based off his recent Internet search history, the overdose was intentional.  He was found dead on August 28 after he was reported missing three days earlier when he skipped classes.

Jean Seberg (Actor, 1938–1979, 40 y.o.)

(32) Jean Seberg was an American actor who is best known for her performance in the 1959 French New Wave film Breathless, which made her an international star. She started her career as a model and then moved on to acting in theater productions.  She went on to star in other films such as Paint Your Wagon, Airport, and Macho Callahan.

Jean Seberg was well-known for her support of civil rights groups like the Black Panther Party. She was an outspoken advocate for racial equality and justice, and she worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the issues facing black Americans. In addition to her work with the Black Panther Party, she also supported the American Indian Movement and other civil rights organizations.

Sadly, Jean Seberg’s activism eventually took a toll on her mental health, and she began to suffer from depression and anxiety. In 1979, she committed suicide by taking an overdose of barbiturates. Her death was a tragic loss for the civil rights movement, and she will be remembered as a courageous champion of justice and equality.

However, many people believe that she was actually killed by the FBI because of her political activism. There is no concrete evidence to support this claim, but her second husband Romain Gary mentioned that the FBI-planted false rumors with American media outlets claiming that her 1970 miscarriage was a Black Panther’s child. This claim was never substantiated, but it caused a lot of damage to Seberg’s reputation.

Margot Kidder (Actress, 1948–2018, 69 y.o.)

(33) Margot Kidder was the actress best known for playing Lois Lane in the Superman films of the 1970s and 1980s. She died at her home in Livingston, Montana, on May 13 at age of 69 years old.

Kidder had been open about her struggles with mental illness and addiction over the years. In 1996, she spoke to PEOPLE about her battle with bipolar disorder, which led to a public breakdown in 1992.

“I was never suicidal,” she said at the time. “But I was certainly an unhappy camper.”

In 2007, Kidder wrote about her experience with manic depression for The Huffington Post, calling it “a very stylish and romantic thing to have” in the eyes of the public.

“What they don’t see is that after the high comes the low,” she wrote. “And boy is it a doozy.”

Kidder was found dead at her home by a friend, who called 911. Pines said she died peacefully in her sleep.

An autopsy revealed that she died from “a self-inflicted drug overdose.”

In a statement, Superman star Henry Cavill called Kidder “a bright, shining light” and said he was “heartbroken” by her death. “My heart goes out to her family, friends, and fans,” he said. “She will be forever missed.”

Ian Curtis (Singer, 1956–1980, 23 y.o.)

(34) Ian Curtis was the lead singer of the influential post-punk band Joy Division. He was known for his baritone voice and poetic lyrics, which often dealt with the subjects of love, death, and isolation.

Curtis was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 15, and his condition worsened as he got older. He also struggled with depression and anxiety, which led to him self-medicating with alcohol.

On May 18, 1980, Curtis hanged himself in his kitchen. He was 23 years old. His body was found by his wife, Deborah Curtis.

In the months before his death, Curtis had become increasingly withdrawn and depressed. He would often drink heavily and isolate himself from friends and family. On the night of his suicide, he told Deborah that he had “felt like a ghost” for some time.

Curtis’s death was a shock to the music world, and it had a profound effect on the members of Joy Division. The band decided to continue without him, and they changed their name to New Order.

Curtis’s widow Deborah later said that “Ian wanted to be remembered as a musician and as a writer. I don’t think he would want to be remembered as somebody who committed suicide.”

David Foster Wallace (Author, 1962-2008, 46 y.o.)

(35) David Foster Wallace was an American writer and author of the novel Infinite Jest, which is considered one of the greatest novels of the 20th century. He was a celebrity in the literary world and won many awards for his work, including the MacArthur Fellowship and the PEN/Faulkner Award.

On September 12, 2008, Wallace was found dead in his home in Claremont, California, after hanging himself with a belt from the ceiling of his office. He had been battling depression for many years and was taking medication for it. In the days leading up to his death, he stopped taking his medication and became increasingly agitated.

Rob Pilatus (Model, 1965–1998, 32 y.o.)

(36) Robert Pilatus, the former member of the musical duo Milli Vanilli, was best known for being caught lip-syncing on stage. This humiliation, coupled with his struggles with drug addiction and bipolar disorder, led him to commit suicide in 1998 at the age of 35. He was discovered dead on April 3 out of lodging close to Frankfurt, Germany, subsequent to burning-through liquor and pills, as per the Bild am Sonntag

After the fact that it was revealed that not a single note was sung on their best-selling album, and it had all been lip-synced, and after the forced return to their Grammy in 1990, Rob went into severe depression, through drug addiction, and had a few spats with the law throughout the following few years. He reportedly entered drug recovery centers (rehabs) almost multiple times. 

His death was administered incidentally. In any case, because of his psychological state and past conduct, numerous individuals think he committed suicide.

Capucine (Model and actress, 1928-1990, 61 y.o.)

(37) Capucine (aka Germaine Hélène Irène Lefebvre) was a French fashion model and actress known for her comedic roles in The Pink Panther (1963) and What’s New Pussycat? (1965). She began her career as a fashion model in the early 1950s before moving to Hollywood in the late 1950s.

Her film career began with a small role in The Green Mare (1959) and she went on to appear in several European films before moving to Hollywood.In Hollywood, she appeared in comedies such as The Pink Panther (1963) and What’s New Pussycat? (1965). Her career began to decline in the 1970s and she returned to Europe. She appeared in a few more films before retiring from acting in 1982.

In 1990, at the age of 62, Capucine committed suicide by jumping out of a window of her apartment on Avenue Montaigne in Paris. The official report stated that she had been suffering from depression. Her friends and family, however, disputed this claim and said that she had been in good spirits before her death. 

Tony Scott (Film director, 1944–2012, 68 y.o.)

(38) Tony Scott was a productive film chief, Prolific movie director, filmmaker, director, and screenwriter who coordinated the movies “Top Gun,” “Blood red Tide,” “Long periods of Thunder,” “Genuine Romance,” “The Taking of Pelham 123,” and numerous others. He was the sibling of movie chief Ridley Scott who coordinated “Outsider,” “Sharp edge Runner,” “Thelma and Louise,” “Fighter,” and numerous others. 

Tony’s sibling said that he had been fighting malignant growth (cancer) for quite a while. In any case, the post-mortem examination indicated no proof of cancer, so he was evidently abating. He left a self-destruction/suicide note. However, the content of the suicidal note was not publicized or delivered to people in general. Tony committed suicide on August 19, 2012, at the age of 69, by jumping off a Vincent Thomas Bridge in the San Pedro, Los Angeles.

George Reeves (American actor, 1914–1959, 45 y.o.)

(39) George Reeves was an American actor best known for his role as Superman in the 1950s television program Adventures of Superman. Reeves was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head at his home in Los Angeles, California on June 16, 1959. He was 45 years old.

The coroner ruled Reeves’ death a suicide, but many people believe that he was actually murdered. There were several theories about who killed Reeves and why, but no one has ever been charged with his death. Some believe that Reeves was killed by someone he knew, while others think that he was killed by the Mafia, or even by an accidental shooting.

Lee Thompson Young (Actor, 1984-2013, 29 y.o.)

(40) Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life at the age of 29. He is best known for his roles in the Disney Channel show “The Famous Jett Jackson” and the TV series “Rizzoli & Isles,” was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment on August 19, 2013.

Young had been suffering from depression prior to his death and had been receiving treatment for the condition. He had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had been taking medication for it.

The Lee Thompson Young Foundation was created in order to help remove the stigma surrounding mental illness. The foundation raises awareness for mental health and provides support for those who are suffering from mental illness.

Steve Bing (Film Producer, 1965–2020, 55 y.o.)

(41) Steve Bing was a film producer and screenwriter who was found dead at the age of 55. The cause of death is as yet unknown and is being investigated by the LAPD. Bing was known for his work on films such as Get Carter, Kangaroo Jack, and The Polar Express. He also wrote the 2003 remake of Cat in the Hat, which starred Mike Myers.

Bing was also a philanthropist and gave away millions of dollars to various charities over the years. In 2000, he donated $50 million to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. He also had a daughter with actress Elizabeth Hurley, whom he never met. He also may have been feeling overwhelmed by the various charities he supported.

On June 22, 2020, Bing committed suicide by jumping from the 27th floor of his apartment building in Los Angeles. His body was found in the courtyard below. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office ruled his death a suicide.

Brian Keith (Actor, 1921–1997, 75 y.o.)

(42) Brian Keith was an American actor known for his work in film and television. He appeared in more than 100 films and television shows over the course of his career, including the popular sitcom Family Affair (1966–1971), in which he played Uncle Bill Davis.

Keith committed suicide at his home in Malibu, California on November 24, 1997 by shooting himself in the head with a .38 caliber revolver. His wife discovered his body after she returned home from running errands. The couple had been married for 33 years at the time of Keith’s death. A statement released by Keith’s publicist said that the actor had been suffering from health problems in recent years and had been in pain.

A few weeks before his death, Keith had made plans to move into a retirement home due to his declining health. He was also facing financial difficulties at the time of his death. In an interview with The Los Angeles Times, Keith’s daughter Daisy said that her father “wasn’t the type of person to leave a note or anything like that.” She added that she believed he took his own life because “he was in so much pain and he just wanted it to end.”

David Hamilton (Photographer & Film Director, 1933-2016, 82 y.o.)

(43) David Hamilton was a British photographer and film director best known for his work in the glamour genre.

Hamilton began his career as a fashion photographer for British Vogue in the 1960s. He went on to direct several controversial films including “Bilitis” and “Lovely To Look At.”

Hamilton was accused of sexual harassment and abuse by several of his former models, including Carole Tranchant and Sarah Doukas. He denied the allegations, but in 2016, he died by suicide at the age of 82.

Hunter Stockton Thompson (Journalist, 1937–2005, 67 y.o.)

(44) Tracker Stockton Thompson was an American columnist, writer, author, content creator, and author of the gonzo journalism movement. He previously rose to conspicuousness with the distribution of Hell’s Angels (1967), a book for which he went through a year living and riding with the Hells Angels cruiser club to compose a first-hand account of the lives and encounters of its members.

Thompson committed suicide by self-destruction at 67 years old, following a progression of medical issues. As per his desires, his remains were terminated out of a gun in a ceremony financed by his companion and friend Johnny Depp and companions, including then-Senator John Kerry and Jack Nicholson. He took his life on 20 February 2005.

Leslie Cheung (Actor & Musician, 1956-2003, 46 y.o.)

(45) Leslie Cheung was a Hong Kong actor and musician who achieved international fame in the 1980s and 1990s. He released over 40 music albums and acted in 56 films.

He is best known for his roles in the films “Farewell My Concubine” and “The Phantom Lover.”

His career was marked with both praise and criticism,

He also faced a lot of praise and criticism, especially for his sexual orientation and androgynous persona.

On April 01, 2003, Cheung jumped to his death from the 24th floor of the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hong Kong having been diagnosed with severe clinical depression, which caused a chemical imbalance in his brain. He was 46 years old.

Yukio Mishima (Author, 1925-1970, 45 y.o.)

(46) Yukio Mishima was a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, model, Shintoist, nationalist, and founder of the Tatenokai, an unarmed civilian militia.

He is considered one of the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century. His novels, which often explore the individual’s struggle against society and the individual’s own demons. His works include Confessions of a Mask, The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, and Kyoko’s House. Mishima was also fascinated by the samurai tradition and wrote extensively about it.

Mishima’s work explores themes of love, beauty, and desire in traditional Japan. He was also known for his nationalist views and extreme right-wing political beliefs.

In 1970, he attempted to stage a coup d’état in Japan, but it failed and he committed suicide by seppuku (ritual suicide).

Hervé Villechaize (Actor, 1943–1993, 50 y.o.)

(47) Hervé Villechaize was a French actor and painter who is most remembered for his roles as Mr. Roarke’s assistant Tattoo on the television series Fantasy Island and Nick Nack in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun.

He was born with dwarfism, and due to having oversized internal organs putting increasing pressure on his body, he suffered from chronic pain. Due to having dwarfism, Villechaize often slept in a kneeling position so he could breathe more easily.

In 1993, at the age of 50, Villechaize commit suicide by shooting himself in the chest. In his suicide note, he apologized to his friends and family and explained that he could not bear the pain of living with his condition any longer.

Margaux Hemingway (Model & Actress, 1955–1996, 41 y.o.)

(48) Margaux Hemingway was an American model and actress who appeared on the cover of over 500 magazines in her career. She was also the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, one of the most famous authors of all time.

Hemingway struggled with addiction throughout her life and was open about her battle with drugs and alcohol in interviews. In 1996, at the age of 41, she died from an overdose of phenobarbital, a barbiturate used to treat anxiety and seizures.

Freddie Prinze (Stand-up comedian, 1954–1977, 22 y.o.)

(49) Freddie Prinze was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He rose to fame in the 1970s with his role on the ABC sitcom Chico and the Man.

Freddie Prinze suffered from depression, which deepened in the weeks after his wife filed for divorce. On the night of his death, Freddie Prinze called numerous family members and friends to say goodbye. In a note he left behind, he said that he had decided to take his life.

Suicide happened when Prinze received a visit from his business manager, Marvin “Dusty” Snyder. While Snyder was visiting him, Prinze put a gun to his head and shot himself in from of his business manager. Freddie Prinze was known for playing Russian roulette as a way to scare his friends for fun. Unknown to the manager, this last time the gun was loaded to kill and Freddie Prinze was very serious.

Sawyer Sweeten (Actor, 1995–2015, 19 y.o.)

(50) Sawyer Sweeten was an American actor known for his role on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond as Geoffrey Barone, the son of Ray and Debra Barone. On April 23, 2015, at the age of 19, Sweeten died of suicide by gunshot to the head at his mother’s home in Texas. 

There was no indication that he was suffering from depression or any other mental illness. friends and family say that he was a “good kid” and they were surprised by his suicide.

One psychologist commented that celebrities who experience the height of fame during their childhood often have a difficult time adjusting to life without it. Fame during childhood, like the kind Sawyer Sweeten experienced, can have a negative effect on a young person’s development.

Justin Pierce (Actor, 1975–2000, 25 y.o.)

(51) Justin Charles Pierce was an American actor, director, screenwriter, and skateboarder. He is most known for his role as Casper in Larry Clark’s film Kids and his leading role in White Oleander.

Pierce had a troubled childhood and was expelled from seven different schools. He eventually turned his life around when he started acting and found success in Hollywood.

However, behind the scenes, Pierce was battling with depression and heavy drug use. On July 29, 2000, Pierce committed suicide in his hotel room by hanging himself with a belt. His suicide note said that he was “tired of being tired.”

Inger Stevens (Actress, 1934–1970, 35 y.o.)

(52) Inger Stensland was a Swedish-American actress best known for her roles in The Farmer’s Daughter and Hitchcock’s The Birds.

Stevens had a difficult childhood as her parents divorced when she was very young. She moved to the United States with her mother when she was 13 years old and eventually started acting to support herself financially. 

On April 30, 1970, Stevens committed suicide by overdosing on barbiturates.

Pedro Armendariz (Actor, 1912–1963, 50 y.o.).

(53) Pedro Armendariz was a Mexican actor known for his roles in The Bridge on the River Kwai and High Noon.

In 1956, Armendáriz had a role in The Conqueror. It was filmed in the state of Utah at the time when the US government was conducting atmospheric nuclear testing in neighboring Nevada. Armendáriz and the other actors and crew were unaware of the dangers of radiation and many of them developed cancer as a result of filming there. 91 of the 220 people involved in the production of The Conqueror developed cancer, 46 of whom died from cancer or related complications.

Armendáriz was one of those people and he developed terminal cancer. He committed suicide in 1963, at the age of 50, as a way to escape from the pain and suffering that he was going through.

Hana Kimura (Wrestler & Reality TV Star, 1997–2020, 22 y.o.)

(54) Hana Kimura was a Japanese professional wrestler and reality TV star. She was best known for her appearances on the Netflix show Terrace House: Tokyo and the World Wonder Ring Stardom wrestling promotion.

Kimura started wrestling when she was just 18 years old and quickly made a name for herself in the Japanese wrestling scene. In 2019, she made her debut on Terrace House: Tokyo which helped her gain international fame.

On the morning of May 23, 2020, Hana Kimura posted images on social media of herself harming herself. She had received a lot of hate comments from people and she wanted to show them that this is what their words were doing to her. On the same day, Hana Kimura took her own life by ingesting hydrogen sulfide, at the age of 22.

Brad Davis (Actor, 1949–1991, 41 y.o.)

(55) Bradley Davis was an American actor known for his roles in Midnight Express, Chariots of Fire, and Querelle.

Born in Tallahassee, Florida, to a dentist father whose career declined due to alcoholism. He had a brother who is also an actor. Davis suffered physical abuse and sexual abuse at the hands of both parents, which led to a long history of substance abuse and mental health issues.

As an adult, he struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction. However, in 1981 he became sober.

In 1985, Brad Davis was diagnosed with HIV. He kept his condition private so that he could continue working and supporting his family. However, in 1991, he succumbed to AIDS-related complications at the age of 41.

Abbie Hoffman (Activist & Author, 1936–1989, 52 y.o.)

(56) Abbot Howard Abbie Hoffman was an American political activist and author best known for his involvement in the anti-war movement and the counterculture of the 1960s.

Hoffman was a key figure in movements such as the Free Speech Movement and the Yippies. In the 1970s, he became an author with his books Steal This Book and The Revolution for the Hell of It.

Hoffman was found dead in his apartment in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania, on April 12, 1989, age 52. The cause of death was suicide by overdose from 150 phenobarbital tablets and liquor.

200 pages of notes were found nearby. They detailed his moods and he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1980. He was reportedly depressed when his mother was diagnosed with cancer who died at the age of 90. Friends also stated that he was unhappy about reaching middle age.

Junior Seau (Football player, 1969–2012, 43 y.o.)

(57) Junior Seau was an NFL player for the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, and Miami Dolphins. There was a theory that he experienced melancholy or drug abuser/addiction because of some financial or monetary issues and relationship issues, including capture for abusive behavior at home against his sweetheart/girlfriend. 

His post-mortem examination uncovered he had mind harm from rehashed blackouts while playing in the NFL. His family sued the NFL for improper demise. Junior Seau committed suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the chest on May 2, 2012, at 43 years old.

Don Cornelius (Television Host & Producer, 1936–2012, 75 y.o.)

(58) Donald Joseph “Don” Cornelius was an American television host and producer best known for being the creator and host of the music show Soul Train.

Cornelius started his career as a radio DJ before moving to television in 1971 with Soul Train. The show helped to launch the careers of many R&B and soul artists.

On February one, 2012, Cornelius was found dead in his Los Angeles home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Mindy McCready (American singer, 1975–2013, 37 y.o.)

(59) Mindy McCready was an American country music artist most popular for her debut album, Ten Thousand Angels, which was guaranteed two fold Platinum; additionally the album, If I Don’t Stay the Night was certified Gold. She remained active from 1995 until her death and could record a total of five studio albums.

She had endeavored self-destruction or committed suicide at least multiple times previously – 3 times. She battled with lawful issues and illicit drug use and showed up on the reality TV show “Celebrity Rehab” with Dr. Drew. Mindy McCready was gloomy and despondent over her boyfriend’s passing, who had shot himself to death one month earlier than this incident. Thus, she killed herself from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on February 17, 2013, at 37 years old.

George Sanders (Film actor, 1906–1972, 65 y.o.)

(60) George Sanders was a British film and TV entertainer and actor, most popular for the motion pictures or movies “Rebecca,” “About Eve” (for which he won an Academy Award), “Ivanhoe”, and “The Saint”. In the last years of his life, George experienced dementia, sadness, anxiety, and other medical issues, including a stroke. 

George left a self-destruction or suicide note, which stated, “Dear World, I am leaving since I am exhausted. I believe I have lived sufficiently long. I am leaving you with your concerns in this sweet cesspool. Best of luck.” She tried self-destruction in the remembrance of her young girl’s death, who had passed on in 1970 at 3 days old.

Brynn Hartman (Television News Anchor, 1957–1998, 40 y.o.)

(61) Brynn Omdahl Hartman was an American television news anchor best known for being the co-anchor of Good Morning America from 1996 to 1997.

Hartman started her career as a news reporter before moving to television where she quickly rose through the ranks. In 1996, she became the first female co-anchor of Good Morning America but left the show after just one year.

On May 13, 1998, Hartman shot and killed her husband Frank before turning the gun on herself.

Mike Thalassitis (Reality TV Star & Footballer, 1993–2019, 26 y.o.)

(62) Michael George Thalassitis was a British reality television star and professional footballer who appeared on the ITV show Love Island in 2017.

Thalassitis was born in Cyprus to Greek parents before moving to England with his family at the age of six. He played football for several non-league teams before appearing on Love Island.

On March 16, 2019, Thalassitis was found dead in a park in North London after hanging himself.

Rick Genest (Model & Actor, 1985–2018, 32 y.o.)

(63) Richard Genest, better known by his stage name “Zombie Boy”, was a Canadian model and actor known for his unique appearance.

Genest was born with a rare condition called “hypertrichosis universalis” which caused him to grow excessive hair on his body. He started his career as a model before appearing in Lady Gaga’s music video for “Born This Way”.

In August, 2018, Genest was found dead in his apartment in Montreal after falling from the balcony.

Ashley Massaro (Wrestler & Reality TV Star, 1979–2019, 39 y.o.)

(64) Ashley Nicole Massaro was an American professional wrestler and reality television star who appeared on the WWE from 2005 to 2008.

Massaro began her wrestling career in 2004 and quickly rose to prominence. In 2005, she won the WWE Diva Search competition and became a mainstay on WWE programming.

On May 16, 2019, Massaro was found dead in her home on Long Island after hanged herself.

Lucy Gordon (Actress, 1980–2009, 28 y.o.)

(65) Lucy Gordon turned her modeling career to acting, playing in the movies such as Spider-Man 3 and Serendipity. Gordon was born in England, but then she moved to New York to boost her career. However, later she moved to Paris, France, and there she started living with her boyfriend, who was a famous cinematographer. 

Gordon committed suicide by hanging herself. She left two notes, in first describing sadness which caused her to end her life, and the second, which wasn’t released to the public. Just before her death, she finished staring in a movie – Gainsbourg, which was expected to air soon after her death.

Mary Kay Bergman (Voice Actress, 1961–1999, 38 y.o)

(66) Mary Katherine Hartman, better known by her stage name Mary Kay Bergman, was an American voice actress best known for her work on South Park.

Bergman started her career as a radio DJ before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She quickly found success as a voice actress with roles in animated shows such as The Simpsons and Rugrats.

On November 11, 1999, Bergman was found dead in her home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Houston Tumlin (Child Actor, 2000–2020, 20 y.o.)

(67) Houston Robert Tumlin was an American child actor best known for his role in the film Lincoln.

Tumlin started his acting career at a young age and quickly landed roles in television and film. His most notable role was in the Steven Spielberg film Lincoln where he played the son of Abraham Lincoln.

On October 31, 2020, Tumlin was found dead in his home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Sophie Gradon (Reality TV Star, 1987–2018, 32 y.o.)

(68) Sophie Gradon was a British reality television star who appeared on the ITV show Love Island in 2016.

Gradon started her career as a model before appearing on Love Island. After her time on the show, she became an ambassador for the mental health charity CALM.

On June 20, 2018, Gradon was found dead in her home from asphyxiation.

Stella Tennant (Model, 1970–2020, 50 y.o.)

(69) Stella Tennant was a British model who was considered one of the most iconic models of the 1990s.

Tennant started her career as a model in the early 1990s and quickly rose to prominence. She appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine five times and also worked as a runway model for major designers such as Chanel and Givenchy.

On December 22, 2020, Tennant was found dead at her home in Scotland. The cause of death has not been determined.

Rachel Roberts (Actress, 1927–1980, 53 y.o.)

(70) Rachel Roberts a British actress and entertainer, was a three-time BAFTA Award victor and an Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated candidate. She had a background marked by liquor abuse, psychological sickness, unpredictable conduct, and eccentric behavior. This included dropping down on the ground like a canine and gnawing individuals on the leg; she likewise undressed out in the open. 

Her separation from entertainer Rex Harrison allegedly crushed her. She frantically endeavored to win him back the year she ended her life on November 26, 1980, age 53, by committing suicide. However, he had remarried twice since their separation and was not keen on accommodating her. So the main reason behind suicide was alcohol, barbiturates, and lye.  

Richard Farnsworth (Actor, 1920–2000, 80 y.o.)

(71) Richard Farnsworth, the Academy Award-nominated character actor best known for his roles in “The Grey Fox” and “Comes a Horseman.” Farnsworth began his career as a stuntman in the 1930s and appeared in more than 200 films and television shows over the course of his six-decade career.

Farnsworth had been suffering from cancer and degenerative bone disease, which left him in constant pain. “He was tired of hurting and he is now at peace,” his wife, Beverly, said in a statement.

Farnsworth committed suicide at his Lincoln, New Mexico, ranch on October 06. He was 80 years old.

Daisy Coleman (Activist & Sexual Assault Survivor, 1997–2020, 23 y.o.)

(72) Daisy Coleman was an American sexual assault survivor and activist. She was a central figure in the 2016 documentary film Audrie & Daisy, which explored her experiences as a teenager after she was raped by a high school football player.

This experience transformed Coleman into a sexual assault activist, which lead to the above-mentioned documentary, as she tried to raise more awareness for this horrible social issue.

In the end, the guilt and shame were too much for Coleman to bear and she committed suicide on August 04, 2020, at the age of 23.

First, Coleman attempted to commit suicide by drinking bleach, but she was found and taken to the hospital in time. She survived this suicide attempt but later died from a drug overdose. She was found unresponsive in her home and was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy revealed that she died from a mixture of fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol in her system.

Her mother, Melinda Coleman, said that “She was my best friend and amazing daughter. I think she had to make it seem like it was OK, like she could handle everything. But it got to be too much.” She added that “I wish I could have taken away her pain.”

Del Shannon (Singer & Songwriter, 1934–1990, 55 y.o.)

(73) Del Shannon was an American singer and songwriter best known for his 1961 hit “Runaway.”

Shannon first rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s as a pioneer of the musical genre known as rockabilly. He was known for his high-pitched, yodeling style of singing and for his distinctive guitar sound.

Shannon suffered from depression and alcoholism for much of his life. On February 08, 1990, Shannon committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun at his home in Santa Clarita, California. He was 55 years old at the time of his death.

Gig Young (Actor, 1913–1978, 64 y.o.)

(74) Gig Young was an American actor best known for his roles in films such as They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? and The Dirty Dozen.

Young began drinking heavily in the 1950s and developed a serious problem with alcohol abuse. This problem led to the end of his marriage and cost him several acting roles.

On October 19, 1978, Young shot and killed himself in his New York City apartment. He was 64 years old at the time of his death.

Charles Rocket (Actor & Comedian, 1949–2005, 56 y.o.)

(75) Charles Rocket first gained national attention as a cast member on the first season of Saturday Night Live. He was fired from the show in early 1981 after he uttered an obscene phrase during the live broadcast. In later years, Rocket starred in the television series Moonlighting and had a leading role in the comedy film Dumb and Dumber.

In the early 2000s, Rocket began experiencing financial problems which led to him filing for bankruptcy in 2004. He was eventually forced to sell his home and move into a trailer park. The stress of these financial problems is believed to have contributed to Rocket’s suicide.

On October 15, 2005, Rocket was found dead of a gunshot wound at his trailer park home. He was 56 years old at the time of his death.

Stevie Ryan (American YouTuber, 1984–2017, 33 y.o.)

(76) Stevie Kathleen Ryan was born on June 2, 1984, in Riverside, CaliforniaStevie, Kathleen Ryan was an American YouTube character, an actress, a celebrity, an entertainer, and a comic. Ryan was popular and known for her YouTube videos and featuring in the VH1 series Stevie TV. 

She had a long history of misery. She was profoundly lamenting the loss of her beloved grandfather, who had passed away in her life and whom she used to love a lot. The day preceding she passed on, she presented an ardent accolade on him on Twitter and discussed the amount she missed him. Ryan committed suicide by hanging herself on July 1, 2017, at the age of 33.

Charles Boyer (Actor, 1899–1978, 79 y.o.)

(77) Charles Boyer was born in Figeac, Lot, France, to a family of wine merchants. He first appeared on the stage in 1920. He became a Hollywood star in 1936 with his portrayal of Pepe le Moko in the movie Algiers. He is probably best remembered for his roles in the classic 1940s films Gaslight and The Magnificent Ambersons.

Boyer was married to actress Pat Paterson from 1937 to 1948. They had one son, Michael Boyer. After their divorce, Boyer married actress Gene Tierney in 1950. They had two children, Daria and Christopher. Tierney was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in the 1960s, and Boyer took care of her until her death in 1991. He was 79 years old when he took sleeping pills and committed suicide.

Charles Boyer had a difficult year in 1978. His wife died from cancer four days before he committed suicide, and he was also dealing with the death of his mother.

Mary Ure (Actress, 1933–1975, 42 y.o.)

(78) Mary Ure was a Scottish actress best known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and The Wicker Man.

Ure suffered from bipolar disorder and was known to self-medicate with alcohol and drugs. This led to a number of problems in her personal life, including two failed marriages and estrangement from her children.

On April 15, 1975, Ure committed suicide by taking an overdose of barbiturates. She was 42 years old at the time of her death.

Simone Battle (Singer & Actress, 1989–2015, 25 y.o.)

(79) Simone Battle was an American singer and actress best known for her appearances on the television series Glee.

Battle first rose to fame as a member of the girl group The Sugababes, with whom she released two studio albums. In 2013, she auditioned for and was cast in the role of Katty Perry on the Fox television series Glee.

Battle struggled with depression and anxiety for much of her life.

On September 25, 2015, Battle committed suicide by hanging herself at her home in Los Angeles, California. She was 25 years old at the time of her death.

Chris Kanyon (Wrestler & Actor, 1970–2010, 40 y.o.)

(80) Chris Kanyon was an American professional wrestler and actor. Kanyon wrestled for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). He was a one-time WCW United States Champion, a one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, and a two-time WCW Tag Team Champion. Kanyon came out as gay in 2006, after he had been released by WWE.

Kanyon struggled with mental health issues, and on in 2010, he attempted suicide by taking pills and jumping off the George Washington Bridge, but he was rescued by police.

On April Fool’s Day, 2010, he committed suicide by overdosing on painkillers. He was only 40 years old. He left a note saying that he had been suffering from depression for many years.

Miroslava Sternova Bekova (Actress, 1926–1955, 29 y.o.)

(81) Miroslava Sternova Bekova (aka Miroslava Stern) was a Czechoslovak-Mexican film actress.  In 1941, when she was still very young, her mother moved her and her adoptive Jewish father to Mexico to escape the war.

She studied acting and made several films in Mexico from 1946 to 1955, as well as three Hollywood films during that period.

In 1955, Miroslava filmed her most famous movie, Ensayo de un crimen (Rehearsal for a Crime). Soon after filming ended, she committed suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills.

Roy Raymond (Businessman, 1947–1993, 46 y.o.)

(82) Roy Larson Raymond was an American businessman and the founder of Victoria’s Secret lingerie retail store who opened this store after feeling embarrassed trying to purchase lingerie for his wife.

For the first few years, the store did very well and generated enough money to finance expansion into five more stores and catalog business. However, eventually, Raymond’s philosophy of selling to male customers became unprofitable, leading Victoria’s Secret to bankruptcy. This was when Raymond sold Victoria’s Secret to Leslie Wexner, an American businessman, for the approximate value of $1 million. A few years later, and by changing focus to selling to female customers, Victoria’s Secret became one of the world’s largest American lingerie retailers, topping a net worth of $1 billion.

On August 26, 1993, Raymond committed suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Friends and family speculated that the suicide was driven by the embarrassment of losing the company for such a low price.

Peg Entwistle (Actress, 1908–1932, 24 y.o.)

(83) Peg Entwistle was a British-born actress. She is best known for her role as Roberta Alden on the NBC radio series The Baby Snooks Show. Entwistle moved to the United States in 1930 in order to pursue her acting career. Her first film role was in the 1932 movie Thirteen Women, which was also her last film role.

Entwistle had moved to Hollywood in 1932 in hopes of becoming a successful actress. However, she struggled to find work and was reportedly depressed and despondent over her lack of success.

Peg Entwistle became known as “Hollywood’s first suicide girl,” as the 24-year-old actress committed suicide by jumping off of the ‘H’ in the Hollywoodland sign on September 16, 1932. Her suicide note read: “I am afraid I am a coward. I am sorry for everything. If I had done this a long time ago it would have saved a lot of pain. P.E.”

Entwistle’s body was found the next day by a hiker. Her death was later ruled a suicide and her remains were cremated and scattered at sea. Entwistle’s story is one of the many tragic Hollywood tales of fame and fortune leading to premature and untimely death.

Lupe Velez (Actress, 1908–1944, 36 y.o.)

(84) Lupe Velez was a Mexican-American actress and comedian who took her own life at the age of 36.

Velez started her career as a dancer in Mexico City before moving to Hollywood in the 1920s. She appeared in a number of silent films before making the transition to talkies.

Her most famous role was probably in The Girl from Mexico (1939), where she played a feisty Latina who comes to America and causes havoc.

Velez struggled with depression and alcoholism for much of her life and attempted suicide several times before finally succeeding in 1944. She overdosed on sleeping pills and was found dead by her maid.

A note was found next to her body which read: “I am tired of life. I am not giving you any trouble. I have always been a good daughter, sister, and friend. Forgive me and pray for my soul.”

Kushal Punjabi (Indian film actor, 1977–2019, 42 y.o.)

(85) Kushal Punjabi was an Indian film and TV entertainer and is one of those Celebrities who committed suicide in 2019. Kushal was discovered dead in his home in Pali Hills in Mumbai on December 26, 2019. He was experiencing severe mental health problems, depression, and anxiety. His property was appropriated by his relatives and child, as expressed in his self-destruction note. 

Kushal began his profession as an artist and model and has also acted in motion pictures, such as Lakshya, Kaal, Salaam-e-Ishq, and Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal. He was additionally the star of the TV reality game show Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout in 2011.

Edward Platt (Actor, 1916–1974, 58 y.o.)

(86) Edward Platt was an English actor best known for his role as “The Chief” in the 1960s television series Get Smart. He committed suicide at the age of 58 by cutting his wrists with a straight razor in his New York City apartment on March 20, 1974.

Platt had been suffering from depression and had attempted suicide several times prior to his successful attempt. In an interview shortly before his death, he spoke about how he felt he had “failed” in life and how he regretted not being able to do more with his career. His wife found him lying in a pool of blood and called 911, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Kerry Von Erich (Professional wrestler, 1960–1993, 33 y.o.)

(87) Kerry Gene Adkisson is an American professional wrestler/grappler under the ring with his name Kerry Von Erich, The Modern Day Warrior, and The Texas Tornado.

His two more young siblings Mike and Chris also belonged to the top and star wrestlers, and likewise, both of them ended their lives by committing suicide. Mike died in 1987 at age 23 and Chris in 1991 at age 21. Another brother, David, was a genius and pro wrestler/grappler and left this world in 1984 at age 25 because of a digestive system disorder (inflammation of the intestine). Furthermore, his brother Jack passed on at age 7 of inadvertent electric shock. 

His foot was removed because of impairment, and after the mishap, he got dependent on painkillers and other unlawful medications and drugs. He ended it all one day, February 19, 1993, age 33, of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest in the wake of being prosecuted for cocaine ownership. He likewise had charge issues (taxation issues), a conjugal or marital separation, and was lamenting his 4 siblings’ passings.

Stan Kirsch (Actor, 1968–2020, 51 y.o.)

(88) Stan Kirsch, best known for playing the role of Richie Ryan in Highlander: The Series, was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment on January 11th, 2020. He was 51 years old. The cause of death was ruled as suicide by hanging.

Kirsch had a long and successful career in Hollywood. In addition to Highlander: The Series, he also appeared in Friends, JAG, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless. He was also an accomplished screenwriter and director. His film credits include A Dog’s Breakfast and Untogether. In recent years, Kirsch had been working as an acting coach and running his own production company.

His wife, Kristyn Green, released a statement after his death, saying “I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support. I haven’t been able to respond to all the texts, calls, and emails – but have read or listened to every single one of them. I feel surrounded by love and am forever grateful to each and every one of you.”

Carole Landis (Actress, 1918–1948, 29 y.o.)

(89) Carole Landis was an American film actress and one of the most popular pin-up girls of the 1940s. She committed suicide at the age of 29 by overdosing on pills.

Landis had been in a relationship with actor Rex Harrison for several years and they were living together at the time of her death. It is rumored that she took her own life because Harrison had ended their relationship and married another woman.

Her suicide note was addressed to Harrison and read: “I’m sorry darling… I just couldn’t help it.”

Harrison was reportedly devastated by Landis’ death and never got over it. He later said that she was the love of his life.

Stefanie Sherk (Canadian actress, 1982–2019, 37 y.o.)

(90) Stefanie Sherk was a Canadian actress, celebrity, and entertainer most popular for the film “Valentine’s Day” and the TV shows “Fabulous Hotel” and “#Hashtag: The Series.” She is a two-time Oscar-nominated entertainer Demian Bichir. Bichir said she had a background marked by misery, uneasiness, and sleep deprivation; she was likewise discouraged over the demise of her grandma and canine, both of whom had passed on four months sooner.

On April 20, 2019, at age 37, she committed suicide, by weighing her body down with loads and afterward jumping into her pool; she was discovered lethargic at the lower part of the pool and passed on 8 days after the fact after she was taken off life support.

Brenda Benet (Actress, 1945–1982, 36 y.o.)

(91) Brenda Benet was an American actress and model, best known for her role in the soap opera Days of Our Lives.

On April 14, 1982, Benet committed suicide by shooting herself in the head with a .38 caliber revolver at her home in Los Angeles, California. She was 36 years old at the time of her death.

The coroner’s report ruled her death a suicide and stated that she had been suffering from clinical depression.

Benet’s husband, Michael Mishalow, said that she had been taking medication for her depression and that she had been seeing a therapist.

Mishalow also said that she had been upset over the death of her father, who had died of a heart attack two weeks prior to her suicide.

In a note found at the scene, Benet reportedly wrote: “I am sorry for all the pain I have caused. I just couldn’t go on any longer.”

Elizabeth Hartman (Actress, 1943–1987, 43 y.o.)

(92) Elizabeth Hartman was an American actress best known for her roles in The Fox and the Hound (1981), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), and A Patch of Blue (1965), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Hartman struggled with clinical depression throughout her life and battled alcoholism. On August 15, 1987, at the age of 43, she committed suicide by jumping from the ninth-floor balcony of her apartment building in Los Angeles.

Her husband found her body lying on the ground below their apartment. According to witnesses, she had been standing on a chair on the balcony before she jumped. Her death was ruled a suicide.

In a suicide note, she wrote: “I am truly sorry to those whom I love and who love me. Please forgive me. I can no longer continue hurting myself and everyone around me.”

L’Wren Scott (Fashion Designer, 1964–2014, 49 y.o.)

(93) L’Wren Scott was an American fashion designer who committed suicide in 2014. She was found hanged in her New York City apartment.

Scott had a successful career as a fashion designer, but she struggled with depression for many years. In the months leading up to her death, she was reportedly having financial difficulties and was under a great deal of stress. It is believed that these factors contributed to her decision to take her own life. Her death came as a shock to many people, including her long-time partner Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.

In the days after her death, it was revealed that Scott had been secretly suffering from anorexia for many years. This revelation added another layer of tragedy to her story and shone a light on the struggles that many people with mental illness face.

Mario Monicelli (Director, 1915–2010, 95 y.o.)

(94) Mario Monicelli was an Italian film director who committed suicide by leaping from a window of the fifth floor of his home in Rome on 19 May 2010 at the age of 95.

Monicelli was one of the most respected Italian film directors and screenwriters of the 20th century. He directed more than 100 films in a career spanning six decades and is considered one of Italy’s greatest comedy filmmakers. His best-known works include The Great War (1959), I soliti ignoti (1958), La Grande Guerra (1959), L’Armata Brancaleone (1964), and Johnny Stecchino (1991).

His suicide came as a shock to the Italian film industry, as he was still active and working on several projects at the time of his death.

In a statement, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said that “Mario Monicelli was one of the great masters of 20th-century cinema… He made us laugh, but he also helped us understand the tragedy of war.”

Monicelli’s funeral was held on 21 May 2010, and he was buried in his hometown of Viareggio. His death caused widespread mourning in Italy, with many celebrities and politicians paying tribute to his work. Benigni called him “the greatest Italian director of comedy after Chaplin”. Fellini said he was “a great artist and one of the few people I loved”.

There has been some speculation in the Italian media about the reasons behind Mario Monicelli’s suicide. Some reports have suggested that he may have been suffering from depression, while others have suggested that he may have been in financial difficulty.

Whatever the reasons behind his suicide, it is clear that Mario Monicelli was a great loss to the Italian film industry and will be sorely missed.

Lois Hamilton (Model & Actress, 1949–1987, 37 y.o.)

(95) Lois Hamilton was an American model and actress. She is best known for her work as a Bond girl in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), in which she appeared as Major Anya Amasova.

Hamilton began modeling at the age of 14 and became one of the most successful models of the 1960s and 1970s. In addition to her work in fashion, she also appeared in several films and television series. Her career began to decline in the 1980s, and she struggled with addiction and depression. On March 25, 1987, at the age of 37, she died of an overdose of alcohol and drugs.

An autopsy revealed that she had died of “acute intoxication” from a mixture of alcohol, cocaine, and other drugs.

In the months before her death, Hamilton had been arrested several times for DUI and was also facing eviction from her apartment. Her friends said that she had become increasingly depressed in recent years and was struggling to cope with her declining career.

Mya-Lecia Naylor (Actress, 2002-2019, 16 y.o.)

(96) Mya-Lecia Naylor is the youngest celebrity on our list, taking her life only when she was just 16 years old. She was a British actress, known for her roles in the series’ “Millie Inbetween” and “Almost Never.”

On April 07, 2019, Naylor hanged herself at her family home. The coroner ruled her death as suicide by misadventure, stating that Naylor had not intended to die but rather was experimenting with self-harm. It is speculated that Naylor took her own life due to the pressures of social media and constant comparisons to other girls her age.

Gia Allemand (Actress, 1983-2013, 29 y.o.)

(97) Gia Allemand was an American actress, model, and reality television contestant. She was known for appearing in Maxim and being a cast member on two ABC reality shows: The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love and Bachelor Pad. 

On August 14, 2013, Allemand was rushed to University Hospital in New Orleans after an apparent suicide attempt. Allemand was placed on life support and died two days later.

The cause of death was officially ruled as suicide by hanging and it was likely to have been triggered by an argument with her boyfriend NBA player Ryan Anderson.

Iris Chang (Author & Journalist, 1968-2004, 36 y.o.)

(98) Iris Chang was an American writer and journalist best known for her 1997 book The Rape of Nanking, an account of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre in which Japanese troops killed hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians.

Born in Princeton, New Jersey, Chang was raised in San Jose, California. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in journalism in 1990 and went on to earn a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.

Chang began her career as a news assistant at The Wall Street Journal before becoming a freelance writer. Her work appeared in Newsweek,The New York Times, Smithsonian magazine, and other publications.

In 1996, Chang wrote an article for Ms. magazine about the rape of Chinese women by Japanese soldiers during the Nanking Massacre. The article led to her first book, The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II (1997), which brought the massacre to international attention.

Chang continued to write about Asian history and culture, publishing Thread of the Silkworm (1995) and The Chinese in America (2003).

Tragically, Chang took her own life at the age of 36. In a letter found after her death, she wrote that she had been struggling with depression and bipolar disorder for many years.

Sean O’Haire (Wrestler, 1971–2014, 43 y.o.)

(99) Sean O’Haire an American expert wrestler, blended military craftsman or martial artist, and kickboxer, better known by his ring name, Sean O’Haire retired from professional wrestling in 2006 where the main purpose of getting retirement was to compete in both mixed martial arts and kickboxing and then become a hairstylist.

O’Haire, with a history of drug addiction, spent much of his time in rehab and was admitted almost six times in the total of six years, which means he spent his last years struggling and fighting with depression, head injuries, and the career setbacks which ultimately resulted much anxiety, mental disturbance and his suicide. Sean O’Haire, battling with extreme depression, ended his life by hanging himself from the bedpost at the age of 43 on September 8, 2014. 

Ellie Soutter (Snowboarder, 2000–2018, 18 y.o.)

(100) British Olympic snowboarder Ellie Soutter killed herself on her eighteenth birthday celebration, July 25, 2018. The rising star was found dead in her home in the French Alps where she had been preparing for the Winter Olympics.

The cause of death was not immediately clear, but it was later revealed that she died from asphyxiation due to hanging.

Soutter had been dealing with depression and anxiety for some time before her death and had even sought treatment for her mental health issues. She had also recently suffered a number of injuries that prevented her from giving her best in her competitions. These factors likely contributed to her decision to take her own life.

Soutter was a talented snowboarder who had a bright future ahead of her. Her death is a tragic reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Last Words About 100 Celebrities Who Committed Suicide

Leo Tolstoy once said that “all happy families are alike, while each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” These words ring true for the victims of suicide, as every suicide case is completely different and, most of the time, they leave more questions than answers as to why a person decided to take their own life. 

Any one suicide is a tragedy, but a celebrity suicide breaks our hearts on a collective level. After all, they are the people who achieved fame, fortune, and the respect of people who want to be just like them. But this was not enough, as they still did the unthinkable despite their celebrity status.

On the other hand, all happy families are alike, meaning that no happy person ever committed suicide. Happiness is still the number one goal we should aspire to in suicide prevention. And if ever we feel unhappy, we should remember that there are always solutions to our negative feelings and we should never let them get so bad that we consider taking our own life. 

In the end, happiness is possible for virtually every individual on the planet and we only need access to the right information to save lives, transforming a bad situation into a wonderful adventure. And this is exactly what we specialize her at Optimal Happiness. 

So if you or someone you know ever feel unhappy, suicidal, or if you want advice from coaches that are considered to be some of the happiest people alive, and specialize in these concrete issues, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team of experts who will be happy to talk to you.

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[1] World Health Organization. (2014). Preventing suicide: A global imperative.