Tragic Facts About People Who Died Young
“It’s better to burn out than to fade away”—Neil Young.
Whether or not you agree with Young’s words, it’s hard to deny that a lot of famous people seem to die young.
However short their life spans, these actors, writers, musicians, and leaders all managed to make their mark on history in a big way before their tragic and untimely deaths. Here are 50 heartbreaking facts about people who died young.
People Who Died Young Facts
50. A Modern Tragedy
Born September 14, 1983, died July 23, 2011, age 27.
Amy Winehouse’s music was a mix of jazz, blues, soul, R&B and many others. Sadly, though, her amazing talents were often overshadowed by her personal life, which was filled with addiction and erratic behavior.
She died of accidental alcohol poisoning in 2011.
49. The Cursed Tomb
Born c. 1341 BCE, died c. 1323 BCE, age 19.
King Tutankhamun was a pharaoh in the 18th Egyptian dynasty more than 3,000 years ago. His tomb was found by archaeologists in 1922, and since then he’s become one of the most famous ancient Egyptian kings.
However, his reign didn’t last long: He died at 19 years old. From what we know, the cause of death was likely an infected leg.
48. Live Long and Prosper
Born March 11, 1989, died June 19, 2016, age 27.
Yelchin was an actor and musician who starred in films like Alpha Dog and the 2009 Star Trek reboot. He died in 2016 when his parked car rolled down his steep driveway and pinned him against a security fence, making him the latest tragic member of the 27 club.
