Whether it's a Hollywood celeb or another famous figure, this list of famous suicides goes to show fame doesn't always buy happiness. From Robin Williams to Swedish DJ Avicii, plenty of rich & famous stars struggle with mental health—among other hardships. To put things into perspective, just check out this complete list of the most famous suicides in history, including a lot of Hollywood suicides.
Some of these famous suicides happened by overdose, as many of those who took their own lives were consumed by depression. An actor or two on this list was also believed to have killed himself, though the results of his death report has been disputed. The list below shows all celebrity suicides and all other notable people who ended their lives. What celebrities have committed suicide? This list also includes information about the methods of committing suicide used by each of these famous people who killed themselves. In short, numerous notable actors, musicians, and other famous professionals have become victims of suicide.
If you find this list interesting, check out these lists of famous suicide notes and of these suicidal celebrities who attempted to kill themselves.
Steve Bing
Age: 55Stephen Leo Bing (March 31, 1965 – June 22, 2020) was an American businessman, film producer,... moreJeffrey Epstein
Dec. at 66 (1953-2019)Birthplace: Coney Island, New York City, New York
Jeffrey Edward Epstein (January 20, 1953 – August 10, 2019) was an American financier and... moreAaron Swartz
Dec. at 27 (1986-2013)Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Aaron Hillel Swartz (November 8, 1986 – January 11, 2013) was an American computer programmer,... moreAbbie Hoffman
Dec. at 53 (1936-1989)Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
Abbot Howard Hoffman (November 30, 1936 – April 12, 1989) was an American political and social... moreAhn Jae-hwan
Dec. at 36 (1972-2008)Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
South Korean actor, carbon monoxide poisoningAhn Jae-hwan (June 8, 1972 – August 22, 2008) was a South Korean actor. Ahn was found dead in... moreAlan B. Krueger
Age: 60Birthplace: Livingston, New Jersey, United States of America
Alan Bennett Krueger (September 17, 1960 – March 16, 2019) was an American economist who was... moreAlbert Ayler
Dec. at 34 (1936-1970)Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
American jazz saxophonist, jumped into New York City's East RiverAlbert Ayler (; July 13, 1936 – November 25, 1970) was an American avant-garde jazz... moreAlice de Janzé
Dec. at 42 (1899-1941)Birthplace: Buffalo, New York
American heiress, committed suicide with a firearm.Alice de Janzé, née Silverthorne (28 September 1899 – 30 September 1941), also known as Alice... moreAlfred Henry Maurer
Dec. at 64 (1868-1932)Birthplace: New York City, New York
Alfred Henry Maurer (April 21, 1868 – August 4, 1932) was an American modernist painter. He... moreAlfred, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Dec. at 25 (1874-1899)Birthplace: Buckingham Palace, London, England
Member of the British Royal Family, shot himselfAlfred, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Alfred Alexander William Ernest Albert; 15... moreAllyn King
Dec. at 31 (1899-1930)Birthplace: North Carolina
Allyn S. King was an American stage and film actress and singer who began her career in... moreAmbrose Olsen
Dec. at 25 (1985-2010)Birthplace: Homer, Alaska
Ambrose Olsen (November 27, 1985 – April 22, 2010) was an American male fashion model. He was... moreAndre Waters
Age: Died at 44 (1962-2006)Birthplace: Belle Glade, Florida
Andre Maurice Waters (March 10, 1962 – November 20, 2006) was an American football safety who... moreAnne Sexton
Dec. at 46 (1928-1974)Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts
Anne Sexton (November 9, 1928 – October 4, 1974) was an American poet known for her highly... moreAndrew Koenig
Dec. at 42 (1968-2010)Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Joshua Andrew Koenig () (August 17, 1968 – c. February 16, 2010) was an American character... moreAnthony Bourdain
Age: 64Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Died at 61 (1956 - 2018)
Anthony Michael Bourdain (; June 25, 1956 – June 8, 2018) was an American celebrity chef,... moreAntonin Moine
Dec. at 53 (1796-1849)Birthplace: Saint-Étienne, France
Antonin-Marie Moine (30 June 1796 – 18 March 1849) was a French romantic sculptor in the first... moreAssia Wevill
Dec. at 42 (1927-1969)Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
German born lover of English poet Ted Hughes; murder-suicide of her daughter with Hughes, gasAssia Esther Wevill (15 May 1927 – 23 March 1969) was a German woman who escaped the Nazis at... moreAvicii
Age: 31Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Tim Bergling (8 September 1989 – 20 April 2018) known professionally as Avicii, was a Swedish... moreBeatrice Hastings
Dec. at 64 (1879-1943)Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Beatrice Hastings was the pen name of Emily Alice Haigh (27 January 1879 – 30 October 1943) an... moreBenjamin Hendrickson
Dec. at 56 (1950-2006)Birthplace: Huntington, New York, United States of America
Benjamin Hendrickson (August 26, 1950 – July 3, 2006) was an American actor known for playing... moreBob Welch
Dec. at 67 (1945-2012)Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Robert Lawrence Welch Jr. (August 31, 1945 – June 7, 2012) was an American musician who was a... moreBrian Bianchini
Dec. at 26 (1978-2004)Birthplace: California, United States of America
Brian Leo Bianchini (July 16, 1978 – March 16, 2004) was an American male model, and... moreBrad Delp
Dec. at 56 (1951-2007)Birthplace: Peabody, Massachusetts
Bradley Edward Delp (June 12, 1951 – March 9, 2007) was an American singer and songwriter. He... moreButch Trucks
Age: 73Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America
Drummer for the Allman Brothers Band, shot himself in West Palm Beach, FL, on January 24, 2017.
Claude Hudson "Butch" Trucks (May 11, 1947 – January 24, 2017) was an American drummer. He was... more