In just a few short months, we lost Maya Angelou, James Garner, Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall — all of them legends.
The above photos reveal some of the most iconic celebrities and famous figures in their final moments before death. And while there’s something incredibly morbid about these last photographs, getting a glimpse into their fragile states is a stark reminder that, despite how much fame or money someone may acquire, in the end, we’re all mortal beings.
Some of the biggest stars to ever grace us with their presence perished way too soon.
Another realization we came across while compiling this post was just how much talent we have lost over the years. We also began wondering how different our world would be if these people were still alive today. If you ask us, it’s a little heartbreaking.
But those who left us will surely live on through the contributions they made while they were here. They may be gone, but they’ll definitely never be forgotten.
1. Heather O'Rourke
Sadly, Heather passed away when she was 12 years old during surgery complications for acute bowel obstruction. She played Carol Anne in the 1982 film Poltergeist.
2. Gary Coleman
The popular star from "Different Strokes" passed away at the age of 42 from a brain hemorrhage. Gary slipped into a coma and died shortly after being take off life support.
The child and teen star of Stand by Me and Explorers died in 1993 at age 23. The death occurred after speed-balling cocaine and morphine. He collapsed outside of The Viper Room nightclub. With him at the time were his brother, Joaquin Phoenix, as well as friends Johnny Depp and Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He was rushed to the hospital and died there.
4. Judith Barsi
She starred in Jaws: The Revenge and provided the voice of The Land Before Time. She died in 1988 at age 10 in a murder-suicide carried out by her father.
5. Dana Plato
Dana Plato was in 'Different Strokes.' She died in 1999 at age 35 after taking a fatal dose of Lortab and Valium before laying down for a nap. The death was eventually ruled a suicide.
6. Brad Renfro
One of the main stars from "The Client" died in 2008 at age 25. The death was ruled an accidental heroin overdose.
7. Carl Switzer
The extremely popular Alfalfa from the "Our Gang" comedies died in 1959 at age 31. Switzer was shot during an altercation with a man who believed owed him money.
8. Lee Thompson Young
One of the most recent and tragic child star deaths occurred in 2013 as Disney child star Lee Thompson Young passed away at the age of 29. He was titular character on Disney's "The Famous Jett Jackson." Thompson Young's death was by a gunshot to the head and was ruled a suicide.
9. Jonathan Brandis
The "Ladybugs" star died in 2003 at age 27. Brandis was found alive, but unconscious, hanging from the neck in his home. It was later ruled a suicide.
A main character in "Family Affair," this star died in 1976 at 18. After receiving a good amount of royalties from her family, Jones sank into a life of drugs and alcohol. She died from overdose.
11. Corey Haim
The best friend of Corey Feldman and star of 80s teen films like the Lost Boys, Lucas, and License to Drive turned to drugs when his career basically slowed down. In 2010, he died at age 38. The official cause from pneumonia.
The "Now and Then" actress.
Died in 2007 from an accidental heroin overdose at the age of 26.
13. Justin Pierce
Justin is best known for his role as Casper in the highly controversial 1995 film, "Kids." He was discovered hanging in his room in a hotel in 2000. He was 25.
14. Bobby Driscoll
Bobby Driscoll was a major child star and started in several Disney productions. He had trouble finding work as an adult, eventually started to use drugs and moved to New York City. He fell off the grid in late 1967 or early 1968. Driscoll's body was found in a New York tenement on March 30, 1968. It was not identified at the time and he was buried in an unmarked pauper's grave.
15. Bridgette Andersen
Andersen's death was ruled an accidental drug overdose. The "Savannah Smile" star died at the age of 21 in 1997.
16. Josh Ryan Evans
The "Passions" soap opera star died in 2002 at age 20.
17. Christopher Pettiet
The popular teen star of "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" died in 2000 of an accidental drug overdose. She was 24.
18. Rob Knox
The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince actor died in 2008 at age 18 while defending his brother from an attacker. His death was caused stab wounds from a knife during an attack outside a bar in southeast London.
19. Matthew Garber
Matthew, known for his role in "Mary Poppins," passed away at the age of 21 in 1977. The cause of death was Haemorrhagic Necrotising Pancreatitis.
20. Michelle Thomas
She an American actress and comedienne, best known for her portrayal of Justine Phillips in The Cosby Show and Myra Monkhouse in Family Matters.
On December 22 or 23, 1998, Thomas died of cancer at age 29 or 30.
21. Tara Correa-McMullen
Tara, known for her role in "Judging Amy," died in 2005 at age 16. The young star, whose character was killed by gang members, met a similar fate when a shotgun blast killed her instantly.
22. Dana Hill
Dana was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a young age. She slipped into a diabetic coma in May, suffered a massive stroke in June, and died in July at the age of 32.
23. Scotty Beckett
Another child star from "Our Gang" passed away at the age of 38 in 1968. The death was caused by an overdose of barbiturates.
24. Sammi Kane Kraft
The star of the "Bad News Bears "remake died in 2012 at age 20. While in a car as a passenger, it was rear ended a semi truck and subsequently crushed into another vehicle. She died from injuries sustained in the accident.
25. Lucille Ricksen
The silent movie star died in 1925 at age 14. Lucille fell extremely sick during a filming and was subsequently diagnosed with tuberculosis.
26. J. Madison Wright Morris
Morris, who is known for her role in The "Grace Under Fire," died in 2006 at age 21. The actress fell to a heart attack the day after her wedding after having years of respiratory problems
27. Dorothy Dell
The star of "Wharf Angel" passed at the age of 19 in 1934. She died in a car accident that killed her on impact.
28. Norman Chaney
Another child actor from "Our Gang" star died in 1936 at age 21. Chaney died from complications during glandular disorder surgery.
29. Michael Cuccione
The star of the popular made for TV movie "2ge+her" died in 2001 at 16. Cuccione had survived Hodgkin's disease at age 9 after chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. But she was left with a respiratory problem as a result of the treatments.
30. Billy Laughlin
While delivering papers with a friend, the "Our Gang" star died in 1948 at the young age of 16. He was hit from behind by a bus.
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