Robin Williams: Life, Death and Legacy Facts
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Chadwick Boseman: Life, Death and Legacy Facts
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Betty White: Life, Death and TV Legacy Facts
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Death of Michael Jackson: History and Background
On June 25, 2009, American singer Michael Jackson died of acute propofol intoxication in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 50.
Murder of John Lennon: History and Background
On the night of 8 December 1980, English musician John Lennon, formerly of the Beatles, was fatally shot in the archway of The Dakota, his residence in Manhattan, New York City.
Death of Diana, Princess of Wales: History and Background
In the early hours of 31 August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, died from injuries sustained in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris, France.
Death of Marilyn Monroe: History and Background
On the evening of August 4, 1962, American actress Marilyn Monroe died at age 36 of a barbiturate overdose inside her home at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California.
Death of Whitney Houston: History and Background
On February 11, 2012, American singer and actress Whitney Houston died of an accidental drowning in Beverly Hills, California, at age 48.
Death of David Bowie: History and Background
On 10 January 2016, the English singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie died at his Lafayette Street home in New York City, having been diagnosed with liver cancer 18 months earlier.