Actors and Celebrities Who Committed Suicide
by jonesie12345 | created - 15 Oct 2019 | updated - 1 week ago | PublicWORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY IS SEPTEMBER 10
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This list only includes celebrities who have a picture on IMDb. CELEBRITIES WHO DIED BY SUICIDE, BUT DON'T HAVE A PICTURE ON IMDB INCLUDE:
Singers Donny Hathaway, Phyllis Hyman, The Singing Nun, and Paul Williams of The Temptations; musician Brad Delp; author Fletcher Knebel; photographer Diane Arbus; film producer Edgar Rosenberg (husband of comedian Joan Rivers); chef Homaro Cantu; wrestler "Mad Kurt" Chapman; and many others
1. Mya-Lecia Naylor
Actress | Cloud Atlas
Mya-Lecia Naylor was born on November 6, 2002 in Warwickshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Cloud Atlas (2012), Code Red (2013) and Cartoonito Tales (2011). She died on April 7, 2019 in London, England, UK.
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
1. Barry Brown
Actor | Bad Company
Barry Brown was born on April 19, 1951 in San Jose, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Bad Company (1972), Piranha (1978) and Daisy Miller (1974). He died on June 27, 1978 in Silver Lake, California, USA.
Died June 27, 1978, age 27, by shooting himself
Was an actor best known for the movies "Daisy Miller," "Bad Company," and "Trooper"
2. Anthony Bourdain
Producer | Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Anthony Bourdain was born in New York City, to Gladys (Sacksman), an NYT staff editor, and Pierre Bourdain, a Columbia Records executive. He attended The Englewood School for Boys in New Jersey and Vassar College (for two years), and was a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. He began his...
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."
3. Stanley Adams
Actor | Star Trek
Stanley Adams (born Abramowitz) had a lengthy career on both stage and screen, the majority of which was spent playing minor supporting roles. A possible exception was the part of Rusty Trawler, a pint sized millionaire in the classic romantic comedy Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961). Otherwise, he ...
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
4. Stephanie Adams
Self | Playboy: Playmate Private Pleasures
Stephanie Adams was born on July 24, 1970 in Orange, New Jersey, USA. She was married to Charles V. Nicholai. She died on May 18, 2018 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
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
5. Clay Adler
Actor | Make It or Break It
Clay Adler was born on August 20, 1989 in Newport Beach, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Make It or Break It (2009) and Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County (2007). He died on March 26, 2017 in Orange County, California, USA.
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"
6. Chantal Akerman
Director | Les rendez-vous d'Anna
Chantal Akerman was born on June 6, 1950 in Brussels, Belgium. She was a director and writer, known for The Meetings of Anna (1978), I, You, He, She (1974) and A Couch in New York (1996). She was married to Sonia Wieder-Atherton. She died on October 5, 2015 in Paris, France.
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
7. Ross Alexander
Actor | Captain Blood
The tragically brief life of fresh-faced, boyishly handsome Ross Alexander, who seemed to have everything going for him, plays these days like a bad Hollywood movie. Alexander was a charming, highly engaging young actor whose pleasant voice and breezy personality aided greatly in his transition ...
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
8. Mike Alfonso
Actor | WCW Monday Nitro
Michael Lee Alfonso was an American professional wrestler. He was best known for his appearances with the American professional wrestling promotions Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment under the ring name Mike Awesome and for...
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
9. Gia Allemand
Actress | Ghost Trek: The Kinsey Report
Gia Allemand was born on December 20, 1983 in Howard Beach, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Ghost Trek: The Kinsey Report (2011), Ghost Trek: Goomba Body Snatchers Mortuary Lockdown (2013) and Bachelor Pad (2010). She died on August 14, 2013 in New Orleans, ...
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
10. Keith Andes
Actor | Tora! Tora! Tora!
1950s and 60s second lead actor Keith Andes fits into the tall, handsome, strapping and highly virile mold that encompassed the likes of George Nader, Guy Madison, and Jeffrey Hunter. Although he may not be as well remembered as the aforementioned, he managed to maintain a reliable career on radio ...
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
11. Pedro Armendáriz
Actor | From Russia with Love
Born in Mexican revolution times, Pedro Armendáriz was the first child of Mexican Pedro Armendáriz García-Conde and American Adele Hastings. He was raised in Churubusco, then a suburb of Mexico City, before the family traveled to Laredo, Texas. They lived there until 1921, the year Armendáriz' ...
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
12. Todd Armstrong
Actor | Jason and the Argonauts
Todd Armstrong was born on July 25, 1937 in St Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for Jason and the Argonauts (1963), Icebound in the Antarctic (1983) and Iron Horse (1966). He died on November 17, 1992 in Butte, California, USA.
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
13. Avicii
Soundtrack | How to Be Single
Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii, was a Swedish DJ and producer who worked on live concerts. In 2011, his single ''Levels'' was on the 100 billboard chart. He was also known for ''Hey Brother''. He sometimes appeared on Radio 1's Pete Tong show. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and died in ...
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
14. Pratyusha Banerjee
Actress | Balika Vadhu
Pratyusha Banerjee was born on August 10, 1991 in Jamshedpur, Bihar, India. She was an actress, known for Child Bride (2008), Comedy Classes (2014) and Gulmohar Grand (2015). She died on April 1, 2016 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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
15. Don 'Red' Barry
Actor | Jesse James' Women
Donald Barry went from the stage to the screen. After four years of playing villains and henchmen at various studios, Barry got the role that changed his image: Red Ryder in the Republic Pictures serial Adventures of Red Ryder (1940). Although he had appeared in westerns for two years or so, this ...
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
16. Simone Battle
Actress | Zoey 101
Simone Battle was born on June 17, 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Zoey 101 (2005), What We Need (2014) and Meanamorphosis (2012). She died on September 5, 2014 in West Hollywood, California, USA.
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.
17. Malik Bendjelloul
Director | Searching for Sugar Man
Malik Bendjelloul, born in Sweden, performed in Swedish TV-series "Ebba och Didrik" as a child in the nineties and later in life studied Journalism and media-production at the Linnaeus University of Kalmar. He has produced several musical documentaries for Swedish Television (SVT) where he also ...
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."
18. Ari Behn
Self | Lange flate ballær
Ari Behn was born on September 30, 1972 in Århus, Denmark. He was married to Prinsesse Märtha Louise. He died on December 25, 2019 in Lommedalen, Norway.
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
19. Brenda Benet
Actress | Walking Tall
Brenda Benet, born Brenda Ann Nelson in Los Angeles, California, on August 14, 1945, was a classic example of the modern-day Hollywood tragedy. As a television actress with good dramatic scope, she managed to piece together a wide and impressive portfolio of guest shots in a career spanning just ...
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
20. Chester Bennington
Soundtrack | Transformers
Chester Charles Bennington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Susan Elaine (Johnson), a nurse, and Lee Russell Bennington, a police detective. His parents divorced when he was 11 years old. He has two half sisters and a half brother. He attended Centennial High School at the beginning of his freshman...
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
21. Chris Benoit
Actor | ECW November to Remember
Christopher Michael Benoit is a Canadian wrestler who was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Michael and Margaret Benoit. He grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, from where he was billed throughout the bulk of his career. He had a sister living near Edmonton.
During his 22-year career, Benoit worked for ...
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
22. Mary Kay Bergman
Actress | South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Mary Kay Bergman did not have a face known to many - her voice was recognized more than anything else in the world. Although she was a big voiceover star in the 1990s, her true claim to fame was Trey Parker and Matt Stone's critically acclaimed adult animated television series, South Park (1997), ...
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
23. David Berman
Soundtrack | Tail Lights Fade
David Berman was born on January 4, 1967 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Tail Lights Fade (1999), The English Teacher (2013) and Passenger Side (2009). He was married to Cassie Berman. He died on August 7, 2019 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
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
24. Paul Bhattacharjee
Actor | Casino Royale
Paul Bhattacharjee was born on May 4, 1960 in Harrow, Middlesex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Casino Royale (2006), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) and Dirty Pretty Things (2002). He died on July 12, 2013 in Splash Point Cliffs, Seaford, East Sussex, England, UK.
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."
25. Steve Bing
Producer | Get Carter
Steve Bing was born on March 31, 1965 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Get Carter (2000), Kangaroo Jack (2003) and Every Breath (1994). He died on June 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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
26. Clara Blandick
Actress | The Wizard of Oz
Clara Blandick was an American actress born as Clara Dickey and born aboard an American ship off the coast of Hong Kong on June 4, 1880. Little is known about her early life until she became an actress. She grew up in Boston and first acted on stage in E.H. Sothern's 'Richard Lovelace'. Although ...
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."
27. Stephen Boss
Actor | Step Up 3D
He was born in Montgomery, Alabama. He got his nickname, as a child, from popping and ticking, when he couldn't sit still.
In 2000, he graduated from Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama. He went on to study Dance Performance at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama and Chapman...
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
28. Charles Boyer
Actor | Gaslight
Charles Boyer studied philosophy before he went to the theater where he gave his debut in 1920. Although he had at first no intentions to pursue a career at the movies (his first movie was Man of the Sea (1920) by Marcel L'Herbier) he used his chance in Hollywood after several filming stations all ...
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
29. Jonathan Brandis
Actor | The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter
Born in Danbury, Connecticut, USA, to Greg and Mary, Jonathan Brandis began his career at age 5, acting in several television commercials. He also appeared in small parts in several films and TV shows before his first starring role in the 1990 film The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990). ...
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
32. Capucine
Actress | The Pink Panther
With classic patrician features and an independent, non-conformist personality, Capucine began her film debut in 1949 at the age of 21 with an appearance in the film Rendezvous in July (1949). She attended school in France and received a BA degree in foreign languages. Married for six months in her...
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
33. Kelly Catlin
Self | Tissot UCI Track Cycling World
Kelly Catlin, a member of the U.S. women's pursuit team that won a silver medal during the 2016 Olympic Games, helped the U.S. team win three consecutive world titles in pursuit between 2016 and 2018. She won bronze in the individual pursuit at the track cycling world championships in 2017 and 2018...
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
34. Iris Chang
Writer | Purple Mountain
She grew up in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, where her father, a physicist, and her mother, a microbiologist, taught at the University of Illinois. Ms. Chang received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Illinois in 1989. After working briefly as a reporter for The Associated Press and The Chicago ...
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."
35. Leslie Cheung
Actor | Ah fei jing juen
Leslie Cheung was the youngest of 10 children. His father was tailor to the late William Holden. Leslie's parents divorced when he was young, and he claims this is one reason for his disinterest in marriage. Following graduation from secondary school, he studied at Leeds University in Great Britain...
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
36. Buffalo Child
Actor | Dances with Wolves
Buffalo Child is a full-blooded Plains Cree Native American. In addition to television, he has also acted on stage. Both of his parents were raised having traditional lives. Buffalo resided with his maternal grandmother who was a well known medicine woman. His father was an American and his mother ...
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
37. Sulli Choi
Actress | Areumdawoon Geodaeege
Choi Seol Ri is a South Korean child actress born in Yangsan in the south-east of South Korea. She began appearing in South Korean TV dramas and movies in 2005 when she was 11 years old. Then, in September 2009, using the name "Sulli", she debuted as a singer/dancer in the 5-member K-Pop group F(x)...
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
38. Kurt Cobain
Soundtrack | The Batman
Kurt Cobain was born on February 20 1967, in Aberdeen, Washington. Kurt and his family lived in Hoquiam for the first few months of his life then later moved back to Aberdeen, where he had a happy childhood until his parents divorced. The divorce left Kurt's outlook on the world forever scarred. He...
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
39. Daisy Coleman
Actress | Texas Death Trippin'
Daisy Coleman was born on March 30, 1997 in the USA. She was an actress and producer, known for Texas Death Trippin' (2019), Texas Death Trippin Ax-Tended Cut (2020) and Audrie & Daisy (2016). She died on August 4, 2020 in Denver, Colorado, USA.
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
40. Ray Combs
Actor | Overboard
Ray Combs was born on April 3, 1956 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Overboard (1987), Family Feud (1988) and Me & Mrs. C. (1986). He was married to Debra Jo Loomis. He died on June 2, 1996 in Glendale, California, USA.
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
41. Don Cornelius
Soundtrack | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Don Cornelius was born on September 27, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), Soul Train (1971) and Jackie's Back! (1999). He was married to Viktoria Chapman and Delores Harrison. He died on February 1, 2012 in Sherman Oaks, ...
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
42. Chris Cornell
Soundtrack | Casino Royale
Chris Cornell was a rock icon who thrived on contradictions. An innovator who resisted genre labels, he was nonetheless a chief architect of the 90s grunge movement. Frequently ranked as one of the best voices in music history, he successfully maintained his own unique identity over decades as a ...
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
43. John Costelloe
Actor | Die Hard 2
John Costelloe was born on November 8, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Die Hard 2 (1990), Black Rain (1989) and Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993). He died on December 18, 2008 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
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
44. Julee Cruise
Soundtrack | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Julee Cruise was born on December 1, 1956 in Creston, Iowa, USA. She was an actress, known for Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), Blue Velvet (1986) and Scream (1996). She was married to Edward Grinnan. She died on June 9, 2022 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA.
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
45. Smiley Culture
Actor | Absolute Beginners
Smiley Culture was born on February 10, 1963 in South London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Absolute Beginners (1986), Smiley Culture: Police Officer (1984) and Smiley Culture: Cockney Translation (1985). He died on March 15, 2011 in Surrey, England, UK.
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
46. Ian Curtis
Soundtrack | Donnie Darko
Ian Curtis was born in Old Trafford, Manchester, at the Memorial Hospital. He grew up listening to The Who and The Rolling Stones, and other heroes of his teenage years included David Bowie, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, and James Dean. He especially liked musicians whose lyrics ...
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."
47. Dalida
Soundtrack | No Time to Die
Dalida was a French-Italian singer, born to Italian parents in Egypt. She moved to France in her 30's, where she enjoyed the most successful part of her career. She was born on January 17, 1933 in Cairo, Egypt as Yolande Christina Gigliotti. She was married to Lucien Morisse. She died on May 3, ...
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."
48. Bella Darvi
Actress | Hell and High Water
Bella Darvi became a 50s symbol for one of the many movie "Cinderellas" whose bright and beautiful Hollywood fairy tale would come crashing down, ending in bitterness and tragedy. A self-destructive brunette beauty, her life was full of misfortune. Of Polish/French descent, she miraculously ...
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
49. Brad Davis
Actor | Midnight Express
Born in Florida in 1949, Brad Davis moved to Georgia after graduating from high school to pursue an acting career. From there, he moved to New York City, twice, to find work. By the early 1970s Davis was acting in off-Broadway plays while studying acting at the Academy of Dramatic Arts. His stage ...
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
50. Charlotte Dawson
Self | Inside Film Awards
Charlotte Dawson was born in New Zealand. She left New Zealand at age 16 to model in Europe and New York. After about ten years of modeling she moved to Australia, where she worked in television and in the fashion industry. In 2002 she returned to Auckland, where she worked on shows How's Life, ...
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
51. Pete Duel
Actor | Alias Smith and Jones
Born on 24 February 1940 in Rochester, New York, Pete Duel moved to West Hollywood in 1963 following a tour with the National Road Company's "Take Her, She's Mine". After landing small guest spots on various TV series, Pete was cast in a recurring role alongside Sally Field on Gidget (1965) in 1965...
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"
52. Keith Emerson
Soundtrack | MacGruber
Hailed as a keyboard legend, Keith Emerson has been one of the most important figures to emerge from the thriving UK rock scene of the 1960s and 70s. He is known as one of the most prominent leaders in the progressive rock movement, fusing rock 'n' roll with a myriad of musical styles, such as ...
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
53. Peg Entwistle
Actress | Thirteen Women
Peg Entwistle was born on February 5, 1908 in Port Talbot, Wales at the home of her maternal grandparents, John and Caroline Stevenson because Caroline was to act as midwife. Peg's mother was Emily Stevenson Entwistle and her father was actor/ stage manager Robert Symes Entwistle (1872-1922). They ...
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."
54. Richard Farnsworth
Actor | The Straight Story
An American stuntman who, after more than 30 years in the business, moved into acting and became an acclaimed and respected character actor, Richard Farnsworth was a native of Los Angeles. He grew up around horses and as a teenager was offered an opportunity to ride in films. He appeared in ...
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
55. Caroline Flack
Actress | Bo' Selecta!
Caroline Flack was born on November 9, 1979 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Bo' Selecta! (2002), Love Advent (2011) and Bo Selecta: Proper Crimbo (2003). She died on February 15, 2020 in London, England, UK.
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
56. Ed Flanders
Actor | The Exorcist III
Ed Flanders was born on December 29, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for The Exorcist III (1990), St. Elsewhere (1982) and The Ninth Configuration (1980). He was married to Cody Lambert, Ellen Geer and Bennye Kelly. He died on February 22, 1995 in Denny, California, USA.
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
57. Eric Fleishman
Eric the Trainer (Eric P. Fleishman) is a Hollywood physique expert with over 20 years experience in physical transformation. He has worked with top actors, MMA fighters, and musical performers. His techniques are regularly featured in "Muscle and Fitness" magazine, where he sits on their advisory ...
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
58. Keith Flint
Soundtrack | F9
Keith Flint was born on September 17, 1969 in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for F9: The Fast Saga (2021), The Condemned (2007) and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003). He was married to Mayumi Kai. He died on March 4, 2019 in Brook Hill, North End, Dunmow, ...
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."
59. Joel Fluellen
Actor | Porgy and Bess
Joel Fluellen was born on December 1, 1907 in Monroe, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Porgy and Bess (1959), The Chase (1966) and A Raisin in the Sun (1961). He died on February 2, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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
60. Jason David Frank
Actor | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Jason David Frank is well-known for his role of Tommy Oliver in the long-running family television show Power Rangers. He is the voice of Emissary in Transformers: Titans Returns and brings Bloodshot to life in the highly-anticipated project Ninjak vs.the Valiant Universe. Always one looking for ...
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
61. Dave Garroway
Actor | I Surrender Dear
Dave Garroway was born on July 13, 1913 in Schenectady, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for I Surrender Dear (1948), It Happened to Jane (1959) and The World Through the Eyes of Children (1975). He was married to Sarah Lee Lippincott, Pamela Wilde and Adele Marie Dwyer. He died on ...
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
62. Romain Gary
Writer | The Longest Day
Romain Gary was born on May 8, 1914 in Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]. He was a writer and actor, known for The Longest Day (1962), Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill! (1971) and Birds in Peru (1968). He was married to Jean Seberg and Lesley Blanch. He died on December 2, 1980 in Paris, France.
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
63. Martha Gellhorn
Writer | Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
American novelist Martha Ellis Gellhorn was born in St. Louis, MO, in 1908 to a well-to-do family. She traveled widely in Europe, where she met and married her first husband, a French journalist named Marquis Juvenel. In 1934 her first novel, "What Mad Pursuit", was published. She later worked on a...
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
64. Rick Genest
Actor | 47 Ronin
Rick Genest was born on August 7, 1985 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He was an actor and producer, known for 47 Ronin (2013), In Faustian Fashion (2013) and Carny (2009). He died on August 1, 2018 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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
65. Olga Georges-Picot
Actress | The Day of the Jackal
Olga Georges-Picot was born on January 6, 1940 in Shanghai, China. She was an actress, known for The Day of the Jackal (1973), Love and Death (1975) and I Love You, I Love You (1968). She was married to Jean Sobieski. She died on June 19, 1997 in Paris, France.
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
66. Jean-Luc Godard
Director | Bande à part
Jean-Luc Godard was born in Paris on December 3, 1930, the second of four children in a bourgeois Franco-Swiss family. His father was a doctor who owned a private clinic, and his mother came from a preeminent family of Swiss bankers. During World War II Godard became a naturalized citizen of ...
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."
67. Goo Ha-Ra
Actress | Siti hyunteo
Goo Ha-Ra was born on January 13, 1991 in Gwangju, Korea. She was an actress, known for City Hunter (2011), It's Okay, That's Love (2014) and Kara: Secret Love (2014). She died on November 24, 2019 in Seoul, South Korea.
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
68. Lucy Gordon
Actress | Spider-Man 3
Lucy Gordon was born on May 22, 1980 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Spider-Man 3 (2007), The Four Feathers (2002) and Serendipity (2001). She died on May 20, 2009 in Paris, France.
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
69. Michael Gothard
Actor | Lifeforce
Best remembered in Britain for the television series Arthur of the Britons (1972), Ken Russell's The Devils (1971) and as the villain in For Your Eyes Only (1981). His break into films came with Don Levy's Herostratus (1967). His career was intermittently successful, interspersing notable ...
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
70. Sophie Gradon
Self | Love Island
Sophie Gradon was born on October 25, 1985 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England, UK. She died on June 20, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK.
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
71. Bob Grant
Actor | On the Buses
Bob Grant was trained at Rada after spending some time as a Lieutenant with the Royal Artillery. He plied his trade to begin with in Repertory and appeared on stage for many years all around the UK. His work in rep continued up to the mid-90s. He will be best remembered for his role of Jack Harper,...
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
72. Spalding Gray
Writer | Swimming to Cambodia
Spalding Gray was born on June 5, 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Swimming to Cambodia (1987), Kate & Leopold (2001) and The Killing Fields (1984). He was married to Kathleen Russo and Renée Shafransky. He died on January 10, 2004 in New York City, ...
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
73. David Hamilton
Director | Laura, les ombres de l'été
David Hamilton was born on April 15, 1933 in London, England, UK. He was a director and writer, known for Laura (1979), Bilitis (1977) and A Summer in Saint Tropez (1983). He was married to Mona Kristensen and Gertrude. He died on November 25, 2016 in Paris, France.
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
74. Lois Hamilton
Actress | The Cannonball Run
Lois Hamilton (Areno) personified a new wave of actresses who built careers on both beauty and brains. Lois attend Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennslyvannia, and the University of Florence in Florence, Italy, where she received degrees in Psychology and Fine Arts. As a top Ford model in the ...
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
75. Brynn Hartman
Actress | North
Brynn Hartman was born on April 11, 1958 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA. She was an actress, known for North (1994), 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) and E! True Hollywood Story (1996). She was married to Phil Hartman and Douglas Iver Torfin. She died on May 28, 1998 in Encino, California, USA.
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
76. Elizabeth Hartman
Actress | A Patch of Blue
A slender, striking, red-haired, freckle-faced American leading lady, Mary Elizabeth Hartman was born in Boardman, Ohio on December 23, 1943, as the middle of three children born to building contractor Bill C. Hartman (May 7, 1914, Ohio - October 26, 1964, Youngstown, Ohio) and housewife Claire ...
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
77. Ernest Hemingway
Writer | To Have and Have Not
Ernest Hemingway was an American writer who won the Pulitzer Prize (1953) and the Nobel Prize in Literature (1954) for his novel The Old Man and the Sea, which was made into a 1958 film The Old Man and the Sea (1958).
He was born into the hands of his physician father. He was the second of six ...
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
78. Margaux Hemingway
Actress | Killer Fish
Born in Portland, Oregon, she grew up in on a farm in Ketchum, Idaho. But dad was Jack Hemingway, son of the Nobel prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway and, with that heritage, fame was almost foreordained. By the time she was 21, after the lead in the rape melodrama Lipstick (1976), she had a ...
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
79. Benjamin Hendrickson
Actor | As the World Turns
Benjamin Hendrickson was born on August 26, 1950 in Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for As the World Turns (1956), Manhunter (1986) and Regarding Henry (1991). He died on July 3, 2006 in Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA.
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
80. Aaron Hernandez
Self | The NFL on CBS
Aaron Hernandez was born on November 6, 1989 in Bristol, Connecticut, USA. He died on April 19, 2017 in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA.
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"
81. Abbie Hoffman
Actor | Born on the Fourth of July
Abbie Hoffman was born on November 30, 1936 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Steal This Movie (2000) and Brand X (1970). He was married to Anita Hoffman and Sheila Karklin. He died on April 12, 1989 in New Hope, Pennsylvania,...
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
82. Libby Holman
Actress | Dreams That Money Can Buy
Libby Holman's life was one of early poverty, extraordinary talent, scandal, fabulous wealth and tragedy. She's the stuff books and movies are ripe for. Born into a once-prosperous Jewish family in Ohio, her family's stock brokerage business collapsed in 1904 when her uncle disappeared after ...
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
83. Silvio Horta
Producer | Ugly Betty
Silvio Horta was born on August 14, 1974 in Miami, Florida, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Ugly Betty (2006), Urban Legend (1998) and The Chronicle (2001). He died on January 7, 2020 in Miami, Florida, USA.
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"
84. Michael Hutchence
Soundtrack | Donnie Darko
Michael Hutchence is one of the greatest singers and performers in Australia's history, with a career that spanned 20 years. Born to Kelland Hutchence and Patricia Hutchence (a film and television make-up artist), Michael was the second of three children. He grew up in Hong Kong, USA, and Australia...
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
85. Scott Hutchison
Soundtrack | Skyscraper
Scott Hutchison was born on November 20, 1981 in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for Skyscraper (2018), The Company Men (2010) and The Beaver (2011). He died on May 10, 2018 in Port Edgar, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK.
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
86. William Inge
Writer | Splendor in the Grass
William (Motter) Inge brought small-town life in the American Midwest to Broadway with four successive dramatic triumphs: "Come Back Little Sheba" (1950), "Picnic" (1953; Pulitzer Prize), "Bus Stop" (1955) and "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs" (1957). With the exception of his Academy ...
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
87. Kyle Jacobs
Soundtrack | Lee Brice: I Drive Your Truck
Kyle Jacobs was born on June 26, 1973 in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. He was a composer, known for Lee Brice: I Drive Your Truck (2012), Nashville (2012) and CMT Hot 20 Countdown (2001). He was married to Kellie Pickler. He died on February 17, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
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
88. Joyce Jameson
Actress | The Outlaw Josey Wales
Well-endowed, attractive Joyce Jameson was typecast as "broads," "dames," and dizzy blondes -- somewhat in the vein of Barbara Nichols. In real life, she was said, like such other ditzy blondes as Judy Holliday and Jayne Mansfield, to have been the antithesis of her screen personae, a graduate in ...
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
89. Rick Jason
Actor | Combat!
The only child of a stockbroker and well-to-do mother, Richard Jacobson (who changed his surname to "Jason") described himself as "second-generation nouveau riche" and a born romantic. His behavior got him expelled from eight prep schools before he managed to graduate from the Rhodes School. His ...
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
90. Richard Jeni
Actor | The Mask
Richard Jeni was born on April 14, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Mask (1994), Richard Jeni: Platypus Man (1993) and Platypus Man (1995). He died on March 10, 2007 in West Hollywood, California, USA.
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
91. Da-bin Jeong
Actress | Nonseutob
Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Jeong Da-bin, whose real name is Jung Hye-sun, was mostly known for playing ever cheerful and effervescent every girl roles. Known primarily for playing schoolgirl types, she gained quite a popular following in Taiwan as well particularly for her roles in ...
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
92. Kim Jonghyun
Actor | Jonghyun feat. Zion.T: Deja-Boo
Kim Jonghyun was born on April 8, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. He was an actor and writer, known for Jonghyun feat. Zion.T: Deja-Boo (2015), City Hunter (2011) and Oh My Venus (2015). He died on December 18, 2017 in Seoul, South Korea.
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
93. Bradley Joseph
Actor | A Cinderella Story
Brad was raised in Southern California. He graduated from El Toro high school in 2001. He then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film career training extensively with his acting coaches. In addition to acting, Brad is a high level basketball player and fitness practitioner. His dedication to health ...
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
94. Naomi Judd
Actress | Someone Like You...
Naomi Judd was born on January 11, 1946 in Ashland, Kentucky, USA. She was an actress and producer, known for Someone Like You (2001), An Evergreen Christmas (2014) and Route 65 Nashville. She was married to Larry Strickland and Michael Charles Ciminella. She died on April 30, 2022 in Nashville, ...
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.”
95. Chris Kanyon
Actor | WCW Monday Nitro
Debuted in World Championship Wrestling in 1995 under the name Chris Kanyon. He was soon teamed up with Mark Starr, and they were given a construction workers gimmick and named Men At Work. In 1997 he became Mortis, a member of James Vandenberg's (James Mitchell) Collection Of Human Oddities. He ...
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
96. Brian Keith
Actor | The Parent Trap
Son of character actor Robert Keith and stage actress Helena Shipman. He grew up on the road with his parents while they toured in plays. First appeared at age 3 in film Pied Piper Malone (1924) with his father. Began acting in radio programs and on stage before World War II. Joined the Marines and ...
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
97. Benjamin Keough
Actor | Rod & Barry
Benjamin Keough was born on October 21, 1992 in Tampa, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for Rod & Barry (2017) and Elvis by the Presleys (2005). He died on July 12, 2020 in Calabasas, California, USA.
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
98. Jiah Khan
Actress | Ghajini
Jiah Khan was born on February 20, 1988 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Ghajini (2008), Nishabd (2007) and Housefull (2010). She died on June 3, 2013 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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"
99. Margot Kidder
Actress | Superman
Margot Kidder was born Margaret Ruth Kidder in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, to Jocelyn Mary "Jill" (Wilson), a history teacher from British Columbia, and Kendall Kidder, a New Mexico-born mining engineer and explosives expert. Margot was a delightful child who took pride in ...
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
100. Hana Kimura
Actress | Nü you shuai ba
Hana Kimura was a Japanese professional wrestler who worked for World Wonder Ring Stardom and previously Sendai Girls Pro Wrestling.
She was accepted in to the Wrestle-1 dojo after she passed an audition that took place in December of 2015. At the same month she was announced as a round girl of the ...
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."
101. Stan Kirsch
Actor | Highlander
Stan Kirsch was an American actor and acting coach from New York City. He appeared in television commercials as a child. His most notable acting role was that of young immortal Richie Ryan in the fantasy television series "Highlander: The Series" (1992-1998). His character was introduced as a ...
Died January 11, 2020, age 51, by hanging himself
Best known for the TV series "Highlander" and "JAG"
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