1. Brandon Lee
River Phoenix wasn’t the only young life lost in 1993. In March of that same year, during the filming of the movie The Crow, Brandon Lee, son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee and a promising young actor, was fatally shot when a prop gun misfired and sent the equivalent of a live round through his
stomach
2. Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy’s unexpected 2010 death holds enough tantalizing bits to get your gears turning. Passing away from pneumonia-related causes (officially) the investigation into the 8 Mile star’s death was neatly concluded within an hour – something pretty much unheard of in Los Angeles. Add to that the fact that she was under surveillance from the Department of Homeland Security, and it’s no wonder there’s a lot of speculation regarding foul play in the death of Murphy and her husband, who died in the same house
3. Heath Ledger
When heartthrob Aussie Heath Ledger first came to public attention in the late 90s, it would have been easy to dismiss him as just another pretty face in Hollywood. In January of 2008, the star (who suffered from notoriously bad insomnia and had been known to resort to drastic measures to get some sleep) was found dead in his New York apartment by his housekeeper. The cause of death was found to be an accidental overdose from a toxic combination of prescription and over the counter medication.
4. Paul Walker
Southern California native Paul Walker spent his entire life involved in adrenaline-pumping sports like surfing, soccer, and car racing. In the end, it was his love of speed that took the Fast and Furious star so soon, when he and a friend crashed his Porsche on their way to a charity event in Valencia, CA.
Whatever the cause or the case, many people, including popular celebrities, often die before their time. We can’t avoid death, but we can be a bit more careful. Leading a healthy lifestyle is the key to a longer life. Luckily, many famous people are aware of it.