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Johnny Carson died in Los Angeles in 2005; for nearly 30 years, he tucked millions of Americans into bed every night as the host of NBC's "Tonight Show," but away from the cameras, Johnny was a troubled man.

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Johnny Carson

In 1977 the world was stunned by the news that the breakout comedy star, Freddie Prinze, had taken his own life at the age of 22; he shot to fame as the star of "Chico and the Man," but Freddie struggled to balance his fame with his personal life.

Freddie Prinze

On Nov. 30, 2013, star of "Fast and Furious" Paul Walker died; the 40 year-old died in a high-speed car accident; Paul had a thirst for thrills etched into his DNA, and his maternal grandfather raced cars at the famous Bonneville Speedway.

Paul Walker

Aug. 28, 2020, Hollywood, Calif., the heroic "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman died at home surrounded by his family at the height of the COVID pandemic; Dr. Michael Hunter investigates the available evidence to find out how he lived and died.

Chadwick Boseman

On March 31, 1993, 28-year-old Brandon Lee, son of kung fu legend Bruce Lee, was fatally shot on a film set; exploring how an accident like this could happen when the gun that fired the fatal shot was supposedly loaded with blank ammunition.

Brandon Lee

World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter analyses the details of this fascinating case to unearth what is in Buddy Holly's life and medical history that helps explain the tragedy that overtook Buddy in the skies over Iowa.

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Buddy Holly

Roddy overcame a tough childhood to rise through the ranks to become a household name alongside Hulk Hogan in the days of Wrestlemania; his wrestling world was ruthless and Roddy relied on steroids, painkillers and cocaine to maintain his status.

Rowdy Roddy Piper

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Known as the founder of the Van Halen, a band synonymous with California cool, Eddie Van Halen sold multiple platinum albums and cemented himself in rock 'n' roll history; behind his contagious smile, there was a darker undercurrent.

Eddie Van Halen

On May 19, 1994, American icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis dies at the age of 64.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

On Jul. 16, 1999, John Kennedy Jr. crashed his Piper Sartoga aircraft into the ocean off Martha's Vineyard.

John F. Kennedy Jr.

On Jan. 22, 1994, just one day after his 72nd birthday, actor Telly Savalas died in bed at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles.

Telly Savalas

The world is shocked and saddened by the death of beloved American actor and producer James Garner, who died at the age of 86; James is considered as one of the most genuine stars of his generation, boasting a career that spanned six decades.

James Garner

Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter investigates celebrity deaths.

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