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Famous Suicides List
Views: 275,458 May 7 2013
A list of famous people who committed suicide - celebrities and historical figures, with photos. The complete list of the most famous suicides in history, including a lot of Hollywood suicides. What celebrities have killed themselves? Some of these ...
Famous Drug-related Deaths & Celebrity Drug Overdoses
Views: 142,514 May 7 2013
A thorough list of celebrity drug related deaths. THere is nothing more cliche than the depiction of rampant drug and alcohol abuse by the Hollywood elite. Unfortunately this is one cliche that hits the mark more than we'd like. Deaths from drug use are ...
Top 8 Celebrities Found Dead In A Bathroom
Views: 70,656 Aug 23 2010
Here is a list of the famous people who were found dead in the bathroom throughout the years. We'll try and stay away from toilet humor. These bathroom deaths justify the imagination of film writers who have etched many bathroom death scenes in horror ...
Sports Teams Killed in Airplane Crashes
Views: 35,531 Dec 12 2012
Because of the intense amount of travel involved in a traditional sporting season, a large amount of aviation accidents have killed professional, amateur and collegiate sports teams. One of the most famous incidents involved the crash of Uruguayan Air ...
Rock Stars and Bands that Died in Plane Crashes
Views: 42,935 Jul 18 2012
Too many famous singers died in plane crashes. Over the decades several bands have died in airplane accidents as the world mourned. Young rock stars that died in a plane crash include Richie Valens, Buddy Holly and even country crooner and Icon Patsy ...
Entertainers Who Died While Performing
Views: 10,978 Aug 24 2012
List of entertainers and celebrities who died during performances. This list contains anyone who worked as a professional entertaining on stage, on radio, in film or television or elsewhere, who died while engaged in a performance, in any way. Though the ...
Unusual Deaths: Bizarre Deaths Of The 20th Century
Views: 88,511 May 25 2010
Here are some very strange deaths that have occurred during the 20th century. The following list includes some the most unusual ways of dying imaginable. There are lots of strange ways to die, but these might be the strangest deaths of all- unique and ...
Notable Drowning Deaths: Famous Drowning Victims
Views: 28,591 May 7 2013
A list of famous drowning victims. These notable people drowned either by accident or intentionally. May we recommend learning to swim or learn to defend yourself so that you don't have to join this list of famous drowning deaths and victims.
Famous People Who Died Of Pneumonia
Views: 29,440 May 7 2013
Here is a list of famous people who died of pneumonia. Death due to pneumonia has plagued mankind for ages. Only in the last 100 year has the number of deaths by pneumonia been reduced due to the proliferation of antibiotics. Did you know, the fatal ...
Celebrities Whose Child Committed Suicide
Views: 83,957 Mar 15 2013
Here is a list of celebrities who's children committed suicide. Many of these children were known for their parent's celebrity status. Famous children can have a hard time establishing a name for themselves to the media. They have tried to emerge from ...
Fatal Drag Race Accidents: Drag Race Death List
Views: 10,142 May 21 2010
Deaths by drag race car crash are listed below. Fatal drag racing accidents at races that occurred on race tracks, due to motor malfunction, driver's carelessness, or could be just bad luck are listed here. The year of these drag car crashes are seen in ...
Death By Poison: List Of Famous Poison Victims
Views: 38,892 May 7 2013
Here is a list of famous people who died of poisoning. Death due to poison could not be detected in earlier ages and so was the most popularl method used to kill people. Only in the recent past, has the cause of death by poison been detectable through ...
Death In Prison: List Of Famous Prisoner Deaths
Views: 32,359 May 7 2013
Here is a list of famous prisoners who died in jail. This is a list of famous people who died in jail, not those who were executed. Some of these convicts were victims of jail murders. These criminals had death from various causes like suicide in jail, ...
Famous Men Killed in a Duel: List of Dead Duelists
Views: 7,674 May 7 2013
Whether wih pistold or swords, here is a list of people who were killed in duels. These famous men killed in a duel were notable for other reasons, but when a challenge was laid down they accepted and ultimately lost. Former president Andrew Jackson ...
Famous U.S. Assassinations
Views: 20,508 May 7 2013
There have been multiple assassinations in the USA - attempts and plots to assassinate notable US citizens. Following is not only the presidential assassination list, but also includes all prominent US assassinations that made breaking news. All these ...
Anorexic Deaths: Famous Women that Died From Anorexia
Views: 15,495 May 7 2013
Here is a list of famous women who died of anorexia. As shocking as it is, these women starved themselves to death. Anorexia is a serious disease affecting millions of people across the globe. Complications from anorexia include fatigue, fever, anemia, ...
Famous Skiing Deaths: People Who Died in Ski Accidents
Views: 26,697 May 8 2013
Skiing accident deaths are now expected every ski season. Famous skiing deaths include wife of Liam Neeson, actress Natasha Richardson, and US Congressman Sonny Bono. Ski accident deaths can happen to even the most experienced skier. The mountain./ski ...
Executed Religious Figures: Put to Death Over Religion
Views: 6,127 May 8 2013
Execution of famous religious people: Here is a list of the well-known godly people, executed by a government. For these saints and holy men, the death penalty put an end to their righteous life. Most of these holy men and women worked toward living a ...
Unusual Deaths: Bizarre Deaths Of The 18th Century
Views: 6,631 May 7 2013
Here are some very strange deaths that occurred during the 18th century. These bizarre deaths of the 1700's are both baffling and a bit hilarious. Their like an 18th century Darwin Award. The following list includes some the most unusual ways of dying ...
Maternal Mortality: Famous Women Who Died In Childbirth
Views: 16,923 May 7 2013
Maternal death was a common tragedy long ago. In ancient times, maternal mortality rates were particularly high and generally related to complications during delivery. Nearly one in every 100 live births resulted in a mother's death during delivery as ...
Famous People Who Died Of Starvation
Views: 17,761 May 9 2013
With reports of deaths dating back to roughly 1,000 BC, a list of famous people who died of starvation includes those who intentionally starved themselves for one reason or another, those who were forced to starving to death against their will and a ...
List of North & South American Assassinations
Views: 12,664 May 7 2013
Curious about what South American Assassinations have taken place? This is a detailed list of assassination in south America, central America assassinations, and notable north american assassinations. These assassination on the american continents have ...
Unusual Deaths: Bizarre Deaths Of The 19th Century
Views: 7,243 May 9 2013
Here are some very strange deaths that have occurred during the 19th century. The following list includes some the most unusual ways of dying imaginable. There are lots of strange ways to die, but these might be the strangest deaths of all. Did you know ...
Assassinations In Russia And The Former Soviet Union
Views: 5,914 May 7 2013
Russian assassinations transformed Russian history more than any other country. Assassinations in Russia triggered a revolution. But even when it was the USSR, assassinations in the former Soviet Union continued to maintain the status quo. Here is a list ...
Cyclists Deaths Caused by Cycling Accidents
Views: 14,896 May 7 2013
List of cyclists that died in cycling accidents. These cyclists died in bicycle accidents during training, races, and cycling events. The famous cyclists deaths were from being hit by vehicles, having heart attack during races, and some due to falls off ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On Lhotse
Views: 35,337 May 7 2013
Lhotse mountain is one of the highest mountain peaks and many mountain climbers have died attempting a climb up the Lhotse peaks. Though not as tall as Mt.Everest, the Lhotse mountain is still a favorite among climbers, despite it being a killer, causing ...
Manaslu Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On Kutang
Views: 5,102 May 7 2013
Manaslu, Kutang peak is one of the highest mountain peaks in the world and many mountain climbers have died attempting the climb Kutang. Though not the tallest peak in the world, the Manaslu mountain is still a favorite among climbers trying to test ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On K5
Views: 9,273 May 7 2013
K5 is one of the highest mountain peaks and many mountain climbers have died attempting the climb. Though not as tall as Mt.Everest, the Gasherbrum mountain is still a favorite among climbers, a killer, causing fatal mountain climbing attempts. With more ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On K2 Peak
Views: 13,247 May 7 2013
The K2 Peak is one of the highest mountain peaks and many mountain climbers have died attempting the climb. Though not as tall as Mt.Everest, the K2 mountain is still a favorite among climbers, but is considered a killer among climbers. Mountain climbing ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On K3
Views: 10,628 May 7 2013
K3 is one of the highest mountain peaks in the world and several mountain climbers have died attempting the climb. Though not as tall as Mt.Everest, the K3 mountain is still a favorite among climbers. With more mountaineering adventures added every year, ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On Annapurna Peak
Views: 45,283 May 7 2013
Annapurna is one of the highest mountain peaks and many mountain climbers have died attempting the climb. Though not as tall as Mt.Everest, the Annapurna mountain is still a favorite among climbers, a killer, causing fatal mountain climbing attempts.
Unusual Deaths: Bizarre Deaths Of The 21st Century
Views: 64,466 May 9 2013
Here are some very strange deaths that have occurred during the 21st century. The following list includes some the most unusual ways of dying imaginable. There are lots of strange ways to die, but these might be the strangest deaths of all- unique and ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On Dhaulagiri
Views: 6,368 May 7 2013
With a peak elevation of 8,167 meters or 26,795 feet, Dhaulagiri is the seventh-highest highest mountain peak in the world. As one of only a handful of peaks in excess of 8,000 meters, Dhaulagiri has challenged many climbers throughout the years and ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On Nanga Parbat
Views: 7,749 May 7 2013
Meaning "naked mountain" in Hindi or "killer mountain" casually, Nanga Parbat is the ninth tallest mountain in the world with a peak of 8,126 meters or 26,660 feet. The peak has attracted many throughout the years who've attempted to ...
Unusual Deaths: Prehistoric People Who Died In Strange Ways
Views: 9,720 May 7 2013
Here are some very strange deaths that have occurred in prehistoric times. The following list includes some of the most unusual ways of dying imaginable. There are lots of strange ways to die and these might be the strangest deaths of all. These are some ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On Mount Everest
Views: 32,399 May 7 2013
In honor of the youngest person to climb Mt. Everest reaching the summit last week, here is a list of people who weren't able to finish the journey. Mount Everest is the highest mountain on earth and many mountain climbers have died attempting the climb; ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On Kanchenjunga
Views: 10,536 May 7 2013
Sitting at 8,586 meters or 28,169 feet, Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world and many mountain climbers have died attempting the climb. Translating to The Five Treasures of Snows, the mountain contains five peaks including four over ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On Cho Oyu
Views: 5,189 May 7 2013
Peaking at an elevation of 8,201 meters or 26,906 feet, Mount Cho Oyu has claimed the life of many who've attempted to climb it, including those listed here who had mountain climbing accidents leading to their death on Cho Oyu. As the sixth highest ...
Mountain Climbing Accidents: Deaths On Makalu
Views: 4,550 May 7 2013
As the fifth highest mountain in the world, Makalu is no stranger to mountain climbing accidents including those that led to deaths on Makalu. The mountain, which sits roughly 12 miles from Mount Everest, is one of a select few over eight thousand meters ...
The 9 Strangest Deaths of the Renaissance Era
Views: 49,063 May 7 2013
List of odd deaths that happened during the Renaissance, including some of the rumors and legends behind them. It includes stories of people dying from laughter, a rule who died due to shyness about using the restroom and a man beaten to death with his ...
Unusual Deaths: Bizarre Deaths During The Middle Ages
Views: 19,165 May 9 2013
Similar to the strange deaths that took place during the Renaissance, a number of bizarre deaths occurred during the Middle Ages including some of the most unusual ways of dying imaginable. Though many are disputed, and why wouldn't they be as they are ...
Death By Volcano: People Who Died in Volcanic Eruptions
Views: 13,961 May 9 2013
In the wake of the volcanic ash eruption in Eyjafjallajökull, here is a list of notable people who died in volcanic eruptions. In the past 500 years, over 200,000 people have lost their lives due to volcano eruptions. This list includes famous ...
Famous Poets And Writers Who Died Of Tuberculosis
Views: 53 Jun 17 2013
List of famous writers and poets who died of tuberculosis. The study and treatment of tuberculosis led to the discovery of pasteurization and antibiotics. At its height many poets and writers were TB patients. The number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) ...
Famous Religious Figures Who Died Of Tuberculosis
Views: 48 Jun 17 2013
List of famous religious figures who died of tuberculosis--including, popes, ministers, nuns and apostles. The study and treatment of tuberculosis led to the discovery of pasteurization and antibiotics. At its height many religious figures were TB ...
Famous Leaders And Politicians Who Died Of Tuberculosis
Views: 5,308 May 7 2013
Here is a list of famous leaders and politicians who died of tuberculosis. The study and treatment of tuberculosis led to the discovery of pasteurization and antibiotics. At its height many politicians were TB patients. The number of cases of ...
Snake Bite Victims In US: List Of Fatal Snake Bites
Views: 13,209 May 21 2010
Here is a list of famous victims of snake bites. Victims of fatal bites by one of the 20 species of venomous vermin in the United States are listed here. It is surprising that over half of all snakebite victims are males bitten on the hand or forearm, ...
24 Hours Le Mans Crash List: Lemans Fatal Accidents
Views: 5,223 May 21 2010
Deaths during the 24 hours Le Mans due to car crash are listed below. These fatal Le Mans weekend race accidents occurred on race tracks, due to motor malfunction, driver's carelessness, or could be just bad luck are listed here. The 24 Hours of Le Mans ...
List of Assassinations in Africa
Views: 3,482 May 7 2013
Assassinations in Africa- A compiled list of African assassination attempts that succeeded and resulted in the loss of notable people in the country. These assassinated Africans were important people who were murdered, mostly for ideological or political ...
Fatal World Rally Championship Accidents: WRC Death List
Views: 3,995 May 7 2013
Fatal WRC racing accidents at races that have occurred since the inaugural season of the World Rally Championship in 1973 include several dozen, many of which are listed here. For various reasons, many have lost their lives doing their jobs and what they ...
Fatal ARCA Accidents: Deaths In ARCA Crashes
Views: 5,700 May 7 2013
Fatal ARCA racing accidents at races that occurred at the Automobile Racing Club championships are listed here. Between July 1982 and October 2002, a total of 11 drivers have lost their lives in American Racing Club of America accidents, 10 occurring ...

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Lists of Notable & Famous Deaths. Yes, I am a morbid sort. I am particularly interested in mountain climbing accidents and (blame Krakauer), but have expanded the death lists far beyond that. Let's face it, we're all interested in mortality, and we will all leave this mortal coil at some point. Notable deaths and famous tragedies are listed including deaths of famous people, cause of death lists, and notable & unique deaths and famous deaths. I also publish causes of death lists though there seem to be lots of others of those on ranker.com.

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