tragic deaths

Old Hollywood's Most Tragic Ends

Old Hollywood's Most Tragic Ends

From horrific accidents to spiraling addictions, these Old Hollywood stars met tragic ends that have gone down in history.
September 6, 2024 Sammy Tran
Portrait of Frank Hayes

Frank Hayes, The Doomed Jockey

Frank Hayes was an Irish stableman and trainer—but on the fateful day of June 4, 1923, he was a jockey that met a tragic end.
January 12, 2024 Sarah Ng
Sal Mineo Facts

Troubled Facts About Sal Mineo, Hollywood’s Tragic Tough Guy

Sal Mineo was one of the first openly queer actors, and his affairs in Hollywood ignited the gossip mill like no other—right up until his chilling end.
January 9, 2024 Eli Artman
Jenny Maxwell circa 1962

Unsolved Facts About Jenny Maxwell, The Mini Marilyn Monroe

Jenny Maxwell was the bubbly blonde actress from Blue Hawaii whose sudden and savage demise remains one of Hollywood’s many unsolved mysteries.
October 18, 2023 Brendan Da Costa
Jenny Maxwell circa 1962

Unsolved Facts About Jenny Maxwell, The Mini Marilyn Monroe

Jenny Maxwell was the bubbly blonde actress from Blue Hawaii whose sudden and savage demise remains one of Hollywood’s many unsolved mysteries.
September 19, 2023 Brendan Da Costa


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