Actors and Celebrities Who Committed Suicide

Died April 7, 2019, age 16, by hanging herself

Was a British child actress best known for her roles on the TV shows "Millie Inbetween" and "Almost Never"

The coroner ruled her hanging as "death by misadventure"

Her father said he believed it was a "spur of the moment act" and that she was "just making some sort of point." He acknowledged that she had been feeling very stressed and not acting her normal self in the days prior to her death

Died June 27, 1978, age 27, by shooting himself

Was an actor best known for the movies "Daisy Miller," "Bad Company," and "Trooper"

Died June 8, 2018, age 61, by hanging himself

Was a celebrity chef, travel show host, and New York Times bestselling author. Won 8 Emmy awards, a Peabody award, and a Webby (for best blog)

He battled drug addiction in the past, and had openly discussed his struggles with depression

His mother said, "He is absolutely the last person in the world I would have ever dreamed would do something like this. He had everything."

Died April 27, 1977, age 62, by shooting himself

Was a character actor who appeared in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" as well as several other movies and TV shows. Was also a screenwriter for several TV shows

Was reportedly depressed due to chronic pain from a back injury

Died May 18, 2018, age 47, by jumping out of a 25th floor hotel window after first throwing her 7-year-old son out of the window in a murder-suicide

Was a former professional model and Playboy centerfold; was a self-made millionaire before age 30

She had recently undergone a contentious divorce and was in an ongoing custody battle with her ex-husband over their son

Died March 26, 2017, age 27, by shooting himself in the head

Best known for starring on the MTV reality show "Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County"

Died October 5, 2015, age 65; method not disclosed

Was a Belgian film director, screenwriter, and artist who was a pioneer in feminist filmmaking

She had a history of bipolar disorder. She had been hospitalized for depression and released 10 days before her death

She wrote in her 2013 memoir, "I've often wanted to kill myself. But I told myself I could not do that to my mother. Afterwards, when she's not there anymore." She committed suicide a year after her mother died

Died January 2, 1937, age 29, by shooting himself in the head

Was a matinee idol who starred in several movies in the 1930's. His career was derailed when the studio discovered he was a closeted homosexual and had been involved in a sex scandal

He was reportedly despondent over his 3 failed marriages and the decline of his career

Died February 17, 2007, age 42, by hanging himself

Was a professional wrestler who fought under the names Mike Awesome and The Gladiator

He was reportedly distraught after his wife told him she wanted a divorce

Died August 14, 2013, age 29, by hanging herself with a vacuum cleaner cord tied to a spiral staircase

Was a contestant on "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor Pad"

She had reportedly argued with her boyfriend over his alleged cheating, and according to the police report he had told her he no longer loved her. She was found unresponsive later that day after hanging herself, and rushed to the hospital. She died two days later after life support was removed

Died November 11, 2005, age 85, by hanging himself

Was a versatile actor best known for starring in the TV shows, "This Man Dawson," "Glynis," and "Paradise Bay"

Was terminally ill with bladder cancer at the time of his death

Died June 18, 1963, age 51, by shooting himself in the chest

Was a Mexican-American actor best known for his roles in the films "Maria Candelaria,", "3 Godfathers," and "From Russia With Love"

His son, Pedro Armendariz, Jr. was also an actor

He had terminal neck cancer and killed himself in the hospital

Died November 17, 1992, age 55, by shooting himself

Was an actor best known for starring as Jason in the movie "Jason and the Argonauts," but his voice was dubbed by another actor

He suffered from depression and was addicted to painkillers

Died April 20, 2018, age 28, of exsanguination; he cut himself with a broken wine bottle and bled to death

Was a Swedish DJ, remixer, and electronic musician

He toured extensively for years while battling health problems including acute pancreatitis, chronic pain, gallbladder surgery, and a ruptured appendix. He grew to hate touring and retired from it in 2016 despite tremendous pressure to continue

He died without a will. He was not married and had no children, so his entire $50 million estate went to his parents

Died April 1, 2016, age 24, by hanging herself from a ceiling fan

Was an Indian actress who had also appeared in several reality shows

She reportedly was depressed over her financial problems and her boyfriend's alleged infidelity and physical abuse. Her boyfriend, actor/producer Rahul Raj Singh, was charged with abetting her suicide. However, the case never went to trial

Died July 17, 1980, age 68, by shooting himself in the head following a domestic dispute with his estranged wife

Was best known for starring in the "Red Ryder" movie serials

Died September 5, 2014, age 25, by hanging herself

Was a contestant on "The X Factor" and a member of the girl group G.R.L.

She had reportedly been depressed over financial problems and G.R.L's limited success in the U.S.

Died May 13, 2014, age 36, by jumping in front of a subway train

Was a Swedish documentary filmmaker, journalist, and former child actor best known for the documentary "Searching for Sugar Man." It won an Academy Award and a BAFTA in 2013

His brother said Malik had been increasingly lonely and isolated in the months prior to his death, and told friends he feared he was losing his creativity. He killed himself only a year after his Oscar win

A close friend and colleague said after his death, "If I think of every person I've met in my whole life, he was the least likely to take his life -- the least. He was the happiest person I knew."

Died December 25, 2019, age 47, method not publicly disclosed

Was married to Princess Martha Louise of Norway for 15 years; they divorced in 2017. He was an author, playwright, and visual artist best known for the short story collection "Sad As Hell"

He had a history of alcoholism and depression

Died April 7, 1982, age 36, by shooting herself

Was an actress best known for the soap opera "Days of Our Lives"

She was severely depressed over her divorce from actor Bill Bixby and devastated by the death of their six-year-old son the previous year

Died July 20, 2017, age 41, by hanging himself

Was lead singer of Linkin Park, who have sold over 132 million records worldwide

Was also lead singer of the groups Stone Temple Pilots and Sunrise

He had openly discussed his struggles with drug addiction, alcohol abuse, and depression. He had attempted suicide in the past

Was a close friend of singer Chris Cornell, who had committed suicide 2 months earlier. He committed suicide on Chris's birthday

Died June 25, 2007, age 40, by hanging himself on an exercise machine after strangling his wife and smothering his 7-year old son to death

His autopsy revealed he had brain damage (CTE) from repeated concussions as a pro wrestler, which may have contributed to his actions. There was also speculation that Benoit had "roid rage;" however, no anabolic steroids were found in his system. He did, however, have extremely elevated levels of testosterone

There were rumors that Benoit and his wife were having marital problems and she was planning to leave him, but these rumors were not confirmed. He was also deeply depressed over the death of his close friend wrestler Eddie Guerrero, who had died two years earlier

Ultimately, no one knows what combination of factors caused Benoit to commit double murder- suicide

Died November 11, 1999, age 38, by shooting herself with a 12-gauge shotgun

She was a voice-actress best known for doing most of the female voices on the animated TV show "South Park"

She had a history of generalized anxiety disorder and reportedly was worried that she was losing her talent

Died August 7, 2019, age 52, by hanging himself

Was an American singer, poet, and musician best known for singing with the indie rock band Silver Jews

He had a history of drug abuse and had overdosed twice. He had also attempted suicide at least once before

Died July 12, 2013, age 53, by jumping off a cliff

Was a British actor best known for roles on the TV shows "EastEnders" and "The Jury" and the movie "Casino Royale"

He disappeared a day after the court declared him bankrupt. His body was found 2 days later

His partner Emma McKie said, "The bankruptcy was the final straw after a life of major highs and lows...He had a darkness inside him that was irreparable."

Died June 22, 2020, age 55, by jumping from the balcony of his 27th floor apartment

Became a Hollywood producer and real estate developer after receiving a $600 million inheritance at age 18

He never married, but had a son with actress and model Elizabeth Hurley, and a daughter with former professional tennis player Lisa Bonder

Had a history of depression and drug abuse; friends said he told them he was bipolar

Died April 15, 1962, age 85, by taking an overdose of sleeping pills and then tying a plastic bag around her head

Was best known for playing Auntie Em in the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz"

She was suffering from severe arthritis and was losing her eyesight

Her suicide note said, "I am now about to make the great adventure. I cannot endure this agonizing pain any longer. It is all over my body. Neither can I face the impending blindness. I pray the Lord my soul to take. Amen."

Died December 13, 2022, age 40, by shooting himself in the head

Professionally known as tWitch, he was an actor, dancer, and DJ known for the TV shows "So You Think You Can Dance," and "The Ellen Degeneres Show;" also for the "Step Up" movies

He and his wife celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on December 10, happy pictures of which they shared on Instagram. He killed himself 3 days later in a motel about a mile from their home. He left a suicide note discussing his struggles and challenges

Died August 26, 1978, age 78, of an overdose of the barbiturate Seconal

Was a French-American actor who appeared in more than 80 films. Was a four-time Oscar nominee; also a Golden Globe and Emmy nominee

Committed suicide two days after his wife died. His only child, a son, had committed suicide 13 years earlier at age 21

Died November 12, 2003, age 27, by hanging himself in the hallway of his apartment building

Was a former child star and teen idol best known for starring in the TV show "Seaquest DSV." At the height of his fame he received 4000 fan letters a week

He was 20 years old when the show ended. He tried to transition into movie and TV roles as an adult, but was largely unsuccessful

Died March 17, 1990, age 62, by jumping from her 8th floor apartment

She was a French fashion model and actress best known for roles in the movies "The Pink Panther," "Walk on the Wild Side," and "What's New Pussycat?"

She had a history of depression and had suffered from poor health for several years. She had been an almost total recluse during the 5 years preceding her death

Died March 7, 2019, age 23, of helium asphyxiation

She had attempted suicide 2 months earlier by the same method and been admitted to a psych hospital

Was an Olympic silver medalist in cycling with a genius IQ; was a triplet

Her father, who is an M.D. and pathologist, wrote that he believes her death was caused by multiple factors: depression; a concussion from a recent biking accident; brain damage from the first suicide attempt; overtraining; stress; and her unwillingness to acknowledge that she needed help

Died November 9, 2004, age 36, by shooting herself

Was an author and journalist best known for her New York Times bestselling book "The Rape of Nanking"

She had a history of bipolar disorder and clinical depression. Her suicide note said:

"I am doing this because I am too weak to withstand the years of pain and agony ahead. Each breath is becoming difficult for me to take... Please forgive me. Forgive me because I cannot forgive myself."

Died April 1, 2003, age 46, by jumping from the 25th floor of his hotel room

Was a Hong Kong-Canadian singer and actor and one of the founders of Cantopop (Cantonese pop music)

Was voted third "Most Iconic Musician of All Time" (after Michael Jackson and The Beatles); "Most Beautiful Man from Hong Kong Cinema;" and one of "Asia's 25 Greatest Actors of All Time"

He had a history of clinical depression and had attempted suicide at least once before

Died March 10, 1932, age 41, by shooting himself

Was a journalist, writer, and film actor who claimed to be full-blooded Native American and the son of a Blackfoot chief. His autobiography "Long Lance" detailed his life as a Blackfoot Indian living on a reservation in the plains of Montana, and became an international bestseller

The success of the book propelled him to stardom, and he became a prominent spokesman for Native American causes. His career abruptly ended when it was revealed that his book was almost entirely fabricated. He had grown up in North Carolina, not the Western Plains, and his father was not a chief, but a janitor at the local school and was part Black

He was dropped from his impending movie roles, and ostracized by the Native American community. He committed suicide two years later

NOTE: Upon further research, the above story is true, but this photo on IMDb is of another actor named Buffalo Child, not Buffalo Child Long Lance, born Sylvester Clark Long in 1890

Died October 14, 2019, age 25, by hanging herself

Actress, singer, and model best known as a member of the K-pop group f(x). Was the most Googled person in South Korea in 2017

She had struggled with panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and clinical depression. She also had been the target of vicious cyber-bullying before her death

Died April 5, 1994, age 27, by shooting himself; his body lay undiscovered for at least 3 days

Was the guitarist and frontman for the rock band Nirvana. He battled heroin addiction, depression, and health problems for years

He had attempted suicide by drug overdose a month before he died and had spent five days in the hospital recovering

Was married to actress and musician Courtney Love at the time of his death

Controversy surrounds his death, with many believing he was murdered, but this has not been proven

Died August 4, 2020, age 23, by shooting herself

Was one of the subjects of the documentary "Audrie and Daisy" in which she accused a high school classmate of sexually assaulting her. She and her family were subsequently viciously harassed online and in person

She reportedly had attempted suicide multiple times in the ensuing years

Died June 2, 1996, age 40, by hanging himself with a bed sheet

Was an actor and comedian best known for hosting the TV game show "Family Feud"

He killed himself in the hospital. He had been admitted there for a 72-hour psychiatric observation due to a suicide attempt the week before he died

His suicide was attributed to depression over the failure of his two comedy clubs, his house going into foreclosure, chronic pain from a car accident, and his impending divorce

Died February 1, 2012, age 75, by shooting himself

Best known as the creator and host of the iconic TV music and dance show "Soul Train," which ran for 37 years

In his last years he was plagued by deteriorating health, recovery from brain surgery, bad business decisions, and a costly contentious divorce

Died May 18, 2017, age 52, by hanging himself

Was a singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist for the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. Soundgarden sold 25 million records worldwide; Audioslave 8 million. Was also a successful solo artist

He was one of the pioneers of grunge; he was nominated for a Grammy Award 18 times, and won 3 of them

He battled drug addiction for several years, and had multiple drugs in his system when he died

He had struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts for many years, but reportedly did not appear depressed the night he died

Died December 18, 2008, age 47, by shooting himself in the head

Best known for his role as the fireman boyfriend of mobster Vito Spatafore on the TV show "The Sopranos"; also had a recurring role as John Santucci on the TV show "New York Undercover"

Was a former New York firefighter in real life

Friends and family were surprised by his death and at a loss to explain why he committed suicide

Died June 9, 2022, age 65, by suffocation; her brother committed suicide 11 years earlier almost exactly to the day

Was a singer best known for her collaborations with director David Lynch and the group The B-52s

According to her husband, she had struggled with lupus, depression, and alcohol and drug addiction for several years

Died March 15, 2011, age 48, by stabbing himself in the heart

Was a British reggae singer and DJ

He stabbed himself while the police were executing a search warrant of his home looking for drugs. His trial for a previous drug arrest was scheduled to begin 6 days later

A police investigation into his death concluded that the raid was procedurally flawed, and many members of his family and the general public believe he died due to police brutality

Died May 18, 1980, age 23, by hanging himself

Was the lead singer and lyricist of the British band Joy Division

He attempted suicide the month before he died

One of his bandmates said after his death, " ...I don't think it was one thing that killed him. It was all these terrible pressures...there wasn't a solution for any one of them. He couldn't find a solution and we couldn't find a solution."

Died May 3, 1987, age 54, by overdosing on barbiturates

Was an Italian singer and actress who sold 170 million albums worldwide. She was born and grew up in Egypt; she later became a French citizen

Her fiance committed suicide in 1967, and she attempted suicide a month later, which left her in a coma. Additionally, her ex-husband, a former boyfriend, and a close personal friend all died by suicide

She suffered from depression, and her suicide note said "Life is unbearable for me....Forgive me."

Died September 11, 1971, age 43, of carbon monoxide poisoning by turning on her gas stove and not lighting it. Her body lay undiscovered for 10 days

Was a Polish actress who appeared in films in both the U.S. and France. Won a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer in 1954

She had a history of depression and had attempted suicide at least 3 times before. She was also very distraught over a failed love affair with her mentor, veteran producer Daryl Zanuck, who terminated her studio contract and abruptly ended their relationship when his wife found out about it

Died September 8, 1991, age 41, of an intentional drug overdose

Was an American actor best known for starring in the 1970's movie "Midnight Express"

He had AIDS, and his wife and an unnamed friend assisted in his suicide

Died February 22, 2014, age 47, of an intentional drug overdose

Was a judge on "Australia's Next Top Model" and host of "The Contender"

She had been the recent target of vicious cyber bullying. She had also attempted suicide two years before her death

Died December 31, 1971, age 31, by shooting himself in the head

Was best known for starring in the TV shows "Alias Smith and Jones," "Love on a Rooftop," and "Gidget"

He had a history of alcoholism and clinical depression. He wrote that he had contemplated suicide at age 16, but "didn't have the guts to take my own life"

Died March 11, 2016, age 71, by shooting himself in the head

Was a keyboardist best known as a member of the bands The Nice and Emerson, Lake, and Palmer

He suffered from depression, and reportedly was worried about his ability to perform at upcoming concerts because he had nerve damage that affected his hands

Died September 16, 1932, age 24, by jumping off the "H" of the famous 50-foot "Hollywood" sign in Hollywood, California

Her uncle, who had raised her after her parents' deaths, said that she had been depressed and "suffering an intense mental anguish."

Her suicide note said "I am afraid I am a coward....If I had done this a long time ago it would have saved a lot of pain."

Died October 6, 2000, age 80, by shooting himself

Best known for starring in the movie "The Straight Story" for which he received an Academy Award nomination

At the time of his suicide he had terminal prostate cancer

Died February 15, 2020, age 40, by hanging herself

Was the former host of the British reality TV show "Love Island". Also hosted other reality TV shows, and won the show "Strictly Come Dancing"

Was fired from "Love Island" 2 months before her death after being charged with assaulting her boyfriend. She killed herself hours after being told the case would be going to trial the next month even though her boyfriend did not want to press charges

Died February 22, 1995, age 60, by shooting himself

Starred in the 1980's TV show "St. Elsewhere" for which he received 4 Emmy nominations. He also received a Tony Award for his role in "A Moon for the Misbegotten"

He had a history of heavy drinking and depression, which increased after a car accident in 1989 that left him with chronic and debilitating back pain. He spent his last years in almost total seclusion at his home

Died November 24,2022 (Thanksgiving Day), age 53, by shooting himself in the head

Was a celebrity fitness trainer known as "Eric the Trainer;" clients included Kirstie Alley, Patrick Schwarzeneggar, and Jason Priestley, among others

Died March 4, 2019, age 49, by hanging himself

Was a singer with the British dance-electronic band The Prodigy and lead singer of the band Flint

He owed £7.3 million (about $9.4 million USD) in debts and taxes when he died. He had put his mansion up for sale a few days before he died

In a 2015 interview he said, "...I've always had this thing inside me that when I'm done, I'll kill myself...I swear to God that's not suicidal. It's definitely a positive thing...I just want to look back and know that I have lived a fulfilled life."

Died February 2, 1990, age 82, by shooting himself

Was an actor and civil rights activist best known for starring in the movies "The Jackie Robinson Story," "Porgy and Bess," "A Raisin in the Sun," and "The Great White Hope," among others

He suffered numerous health problems, and was losing his vision at the time of his death

Died November 19, 2022, age 49, by hanging himself

Committed suicide in his hotel bathroom after an argument with his estranged wife; she had filed for divorce 3 months earlier

Was best known for playing Tommy Oliver, the original Green and White Ranger, in the TV series “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers;” also starred in the two "Power Rangers" movies

Died July 21, 1982, age 69, by shooting himself

Was a radio broadcaster, talk show host, and TV journalist best known for hosting "The Today Show," "ABC Nightlife," and his own talk show

He struggled with drug addiction and had done a stint in rehab. He was recovering from heart surgery and a serious post-surgery infection at the time of his death. According to his family, he was also depressed about his inability to resurrect his career

Died December 2, 1980, age 66, by shooting himself

Was a French novelist, diplomat, and movie director; was married to actress Jean Seberg, who committed suicide a year earlier (see below)

He once challenged actor-director Clint Eastwood to a duel for having an affair with Jean Seberg, but Eastwood declined

Died February 15, 1998, age 89, by swallowing cyanide

Was a novelist, travel writer, and war correspondent; was the third wife of writer Ernest Hemingway, to whom she was married for 5 years

At the time of her death she was nearly blind and suffering from ovarian cancer that had spread to her liver

Died August 1, 2018, age 32, from a fall off a third-floor balcony

Known as Zombie Boy, he held Guinness World Records for most tattoos of human bones and most insects tattooed on a body

Was a high fashion model for Thierry Mugler, GQ, Vogue, L'Oreal, and others. He appeared in Lady Gaga's video "Born This Way"

His blood alcohol level when he died was nearly 3 times the legal limit for driving. He also had traces of cannabis in his system

Police classified his death as a likely suicide; however, the coroner said it was "plausible" he fell accidentally given his state of inebriation, but she could not rule out suicide

Died June 19, 1997, age 57, by jumping from the 5th floor of her apartment building

Was a French actress best known for the movies "The Day of the Jackal" and "Love and Death"

She had a history of clinical depression

Died September 13, 2022, age 91, by assisted suicide

Was a French-Swiss movie director, screenwriter, and film critic best known for the films "Breathless" and "Le Mépris (Contempt);" was one of the leaders of the French New Wave Movement

He reportedly had several age-related illnesses. However, a family member said that "He was not sick, he was simply exhausted."

Died November 24, 2019, age 28; method not publicly disclosed

Was a Korean actress and K-pop star and member of the group HARA

She had attempted suicide 6 months earlier, but was resuscitated after being found unconscious. She said, "In terms of health, I am recovering… I had been in agony over a number of overlapping issues."

She had been assaulted and blackmailed by her boyfriend the previous year and he was subsequently sentenced to 3 years in prison. The public breakup and the harsh criticism and cyberbullying she received because of it left her deeply depressed. This deepened when her best friend, K-pop star Sulli, committed suicide a month prior to Goo's death

She left a handwritten suicide note in which she described her despair

Died May 20, 2009, age 28, by hanging herself

Was an English actress and model best known for playing a reporter in "Spiderman 3." Was also a model for Covergirl cosmetics

It was reported that she had killed herself after an argument with her boyfriend. She was also reportedly distraught over the recent suicide of a close friend

Died December 2, 1992, age 53, by hanging himself

British actor best known for appearing in the movies "Scream and Scream Again," "The Devils," and "For Your Eyes Only"

He was being treated for depression at the time of his death

Died June 20, 2018, age 32, by taking a large amount of cocaine and alcohol and then hanging herself

She was found by her boyfriend, who then committed suicide 3 weeks later

Was a former Miss Great Britain and former contestant on the British reality TV show "Love Island"

She had been diagnosed with depression and was taking medication for social anxiety disorder at the time of her death

Died November 8, 2003, age 71, of carbon monoxide poisoning by attaching a hose to the exhaust pipe of his running car while inside an enclosed garage

Was an English actor and comedian best known for the TV show "On the Buses" and its film spinoffs

He struggled with depression after his failure to find work following "On the Buses" and the resultant financial problems. He also had bipolar disorder, and had attempted suicide twice before

Died January 10, 2004, age 62, by jumping off the Staten Island Ferry into the East River and drowning. His body wasn't found until 2 months later

Was an actor and writer best known for his monologue "Swimming to Cambodia"

He had a history of depression and had attempted suicide 2 years earlier. He also had received a severe head injury 3 years earlier in a car crash and was being treated by famed neurologist Oliver Sacks

Died November 25, 2016, age 86, of asphyxiation by placing a plastic bag over his head

Was a British photographer and film director best known for his nudes of young women

In the month prior to his death he had received extensive negative publicity when 4 of his former models accused him of raping them when they were teenagers

Died December 23, 1999, age 56, of an overdose of sleeping pills

Was an actress and model who appeared on the cover of many popular magazines including Cosmopolitan, Fortune, Mademoiselle, TIME, and many others. Also had small parts in several movies and TV shows

She was reportedly depressed over injuries she had received in a car accident earlier in the year

Died May 28, 1998, age 40, by shooting herself after killing her husband, actor-comedian Phil Hartman, while he was sleeping

She had a history of alcoholism and cocaine addiction, and Phil had threatened to divorce her because of it. She was a model and aspiring actress, and friends reported that she was very jealous of his career success

Died June 10, 1987, age 43, by jumping out of a 5th floor window

Nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Actress for her role in the 1965 movie "A Patch of Blue." Won a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer

She battled depression for many years, and purportedly had over 19 psychiatric hospitalizations

Died July 2, 1961, age 61, by shooting himself in the head

Was a writer who won a Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize for his novel, "The Old Man and the Sea." His father, brother, sister, and granddaughter also committed suicide

He had a history of depression and had been treated several times with ECT (shock treatment). He also had two severe head injuries from two plane crashes. Toward the end of his life he suffered dementia due to a blood disorder

Died July 1, 1996, age 42, of an overdose of sedatives. She had been dead for several days when her badly decomposed body was found

Was an actress and model best known for starring in the movie "Lipstick," which also starred her sister Mariel

She was the 5th person in her family to commit suicide. This included her grandfather, Pulitzer and Nobel prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway; great-grandfather; great aunt; and great uncle

She had a history of alcohol and drug abuse, bulimia, and depression. She had attempted suicide at least once before

Died July 3, 2006, age 55, by shooting himself in the head

Best known for starring on the soap opera "As the World Turns" for over 20 years

He had suffered from depression for several years. He left several suicide notes individually addressed to family members and close friends

Died April 19, 2017, age 27, by hanging himself in his jail cell

Was a former NFL player with the New England Patriots

He had been convicted of first-degree murder and was serving life without parole at the time of his death. He had been acquitted 5 days earlier of another case, a double homicide

His autopsy showed that he had brain damage and CTE, which is caused by repeated blows to the head. This may have contributed to his paranoia and emotional volatility

Is the subject of the three-part documentary, "Killer Inside:The Mind of Aaron Hernandez"

Died April 12, 1989, age 52, of an intentional overdose of alcohol and barbiturates

Was a political activist, social activist, and anarchist who founded the Youth International Party (the "Yippies")

Was one of the "Chicago 7" who were convicted of inciting a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The convictions were overturned on appeal

Struggled with bipolar disorder for many years

Died June 18, 1971, age 67, of carbon monoxide poisoning

Was an American singer and actress

She was also a civil rights and anti-war activist during the 1960's and a staunch supporter of JFK, Martin Luther King, and Eugene McCarthy

She battled depression which worsened following the death of her son, close friend actor Montgomery Clift, and close friends JFK and Martin Luther King, Jr. She had tried to commit suicide at least twice before

Died January 7, 2020, age 45, by shooting himself in the head

Was a writer and producer best known as the creator of the TV show "Ugly Betty"

His mother and sister said he had "an ongoing struggle with addiction and depression"

Died November 22, 1997, age 37, by hanging himself from a hotel door

Was an Australian musician, & singer-songwriter; was the co-founder and vocalist for the rock band INXS

Hutchence's mother said that he was depressed and had been on Prozac for at least 2 years prior to his death. His girlfriend, Paula Yates, disputed the coroner's finding of suicide, and said Hutchence may have died of autoerotic asphyxiation

Yates died of a heroin overdose 3 years after his death. Her and Hutchence's daughter was then adopted by her ex-husband, singer-songwriter Bob Geldof

Died May 10, 2018, age 36, by jumping into a river

Was a Scottish musician who was a founding member of the indie rock band Frightened Rabbit

He had a history of depression and alcohol addiction and had spoken openly about mental illness

He had also written a song about suicide called "Floating in the Forth" in which he talked about jumping in the water to find "peace." His body was subsequently found floating in the Forth River

Died June 10, 1973, age 60, of carbon monoxide poisoning by sitting in his car and leaving it running in an enclosed garage

Was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and playwright best known for penning the plays "Picnic", "Come Back, Little Sheba", "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs", and "Bus Stop." Won an Academy Award for his screenplay "Splendor in the Grass"

He had a history of depression and drug addiction

Died February 17, 2023, age 49, by shooting himself

Was a songwriter who penned hit songs for several artists including Garth Brooks, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson, and several others

Was married to country singer Kellie Pickler

Died January 16, 1987, age 54, of an intentional drug overdose

Was an actress best known for appearing in the movies "The Apartment," "The Comedy of Terrors," "Good Neighbor Sam," and on the TV series "The Andy Griffith Show"

She had a history of depression

Died October 16, 2000, age 77, by shooting himself

Best known for roles in the movie "The Wayward Bus" and the TV show "Combat!"

He killed himself one week after attending the "Combat!" reunion

Died March 10, 2007, age 49, by shooting himself

Was an actor and stand-up comedian

He had a history of schizophrenia and clinical depression

Died February 10, 2007, age 26, by hanging herself with a bath towel

Best known for starring in the TV show "Cats on the Roof" and "My 19-year-old Sister-in-Law"

Was reportedly depressed over her stalled career, her manager's imprisonment, and cyberbullying about her looks. Her boyfriend said she had attempted suicide 3 months earlier by slitting her wrists

Died December 18, 2017, age 27, of carbon monoxide poisoning

Was a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, and radio host. Was lead singer of the boy band SHINee

His first solo album reached Number 1 on the Billboard World Album chart

He left a suicide note in which he referred to his "devouring depression" and struggles with fame

Died November 1, 2017, age 34, by jumping off the tower of his 11-story apartment building

Best known for appearing in the TV shows "Veronica Mars" and "Co-Ed Confidential." Was also known as Brad Bufanda, his birth name

He left a suicide note thanking his parents and other important people in his life

Died April 30, 2022, age 76, by shooting herself in the head

Was one-half of the country music duo "The Judds" with her daughter Wynonna; was a five-time Grammy Award winner

Was also the mother of actress Naomi Judd; died one day before she was to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame

She discussed her depression in her book "River of Time: My Descent into Depression and How I Emerged with Hope"

In a 2017 "TODAY Show" interview she said:

"I didn't get off my couch for two years. I was so depressed that I couldn't move ... My husband and my girlfriends and Ashley would come over and I would just go upstairs and lock the door to my bedroom ... You become immobilized."

Her daughters released a joint statement after her death that said:

"Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness....We are in unknown territory.”

Died April 2, 2010, age 40, of an overdose of antidepressant pills

Was an American professional wrestler

In his autobiography,"Wrestling with Reality," he told of his struggles with bipolar disorder and the difficulty of accepting his homosexuality. He had also attempted suicide in 2003, but survived

Died June 24, 1997, age 75, by shooting himself

Was an actor best known for his work in Disney films and the TV shows "Family Affair" and "Hardcastle and McCormick"

His daughter had committed suicide 2 months earlier

He was battling cancer, emphysema, and clinical depression at the time of his death

Died July 12, 2020, age 27, by shooting himself

He shot himself at home during a joint birthday party for his girlfriend and brother-in-law

Was the grandson of iconic singer-actor Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley; son of singers Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough; and brother of actress Riley Keough

He reportedly struggled with depression, worsened by the pressure to live up to the legacy of his famous grandfather

Died June 3, 2013, age 25, by hanging herself from a ceiling fan

Was a Bollywood actress born in New York City. In her suicide note she blamed her boyfriend for ruining her life because of his infidelity and for forcing her to get an abortion

In 2018 her boyfriend was charged with abetting her suicide; as of February 2022 the case was still pending

In January 2021 the BBC aired a three-part documentary about her death called "Death in Bollywood"

Died May 13, 2018, age 69, of a drug and alcohol overdose

Was an actress best known for her role as Lois Lane in the 1978 movie "Superman"

She had struggled with mental illness for much of her life and spoke openly of the difficulties of living with bipolar disorder

Died May 23, 2020, age 22, by intentionally breathing the poisonous gas hydrogen sulfide

She was a Japanese wrestler who was a member of the reality show, "Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020"

She had been the victim of vicious cyberbullying immediately prior to her death. She left behind a suicide note that said in part:

"I'm weak, I'm sorry. I don't want to be a human anymore. It was a life I wanted to be loved. Thank you everyone, I love you. Bye."

Died January 11, 2020, age 51, by hanging himself

Best known for the TV series "Highlander" and "JAG"