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He was born into royal privilege, yet King Edward VIII’s reign ended in absolute infamy. Although he’s gone down in history as the man who sacrificed everything for love, the true story of his life...
Patty Hearst hails from one of America’s wealthiest families—but in 1974, the Symbionese Liberation Army kidnapped her when she was just 19 years old.
Carol Wayne was a beloved regular on the “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”—but she tragically passed at the young age of 42.
Golden Girls liked to make jokes at the expense of the characters. While the others found it easier to ignore, it took a huge toll on Bea Arthur.
Richard Petty's name remains synonymous with excellence on the NASCAR tracks—but his success has gone hand in hand with some of his greatest tragedies.
Zoe Lund had the potential to become one of the powerhouses of the 80s and 90s indie film scene. Unfortunately, she couldn’t break free of her vices.
Music manager Lou Pearlman came crashing down in a storm of lawsuits after horrifically scamming several boy bands in the 90s—but a much more sinister story emerged in 2009.
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