Rest In PeaceA Look Back At The Most Shocking And Tragic Celebrity Deaths Of All Time

Naya Rivera

One day after finding her body, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed in a press release that after completing an autopsy, the actress’ cause of death was drowning.

“The circumstances and visual characteristics all indicated that the body was that of Naya Rivera and the identity has been confirmed by dental comparison,” a press release read. “The body has been x-rayed and a full autopsy has been performed. The autopsy findings are consistent with a drowning and the condition of the body is consistent with the time that she was submerged. No traumatic injuries or disease processes were identified at autopsy.”

The office concluded, “There is no indication from the investigation or examination that drugs or alcohol played a role in the decedent’s death, but specimens will be submitted for toxicology testing.”

Cameron Boyce

Cameron, who most famously starred in the Descendants films and the Disney Channel series Jessie, sadly passed away after having a seizure in his sleep on July 6, 2019. His family later revealed that he had suffered from a medical condition called epilepsy. He was only 20 years old at the time of his death.

“His cause of death was Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy,” his dad, Victor, later explained, with his mom, Libby, adding that SUDEP is when “people pass away from an epileptic seizure and they’re otherwise healthy. There’s no preexisting condition.”

“Cameron was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 17-years-old. He had a total of five seizures in the time between being 17 and when he passed. He had his first seizure when he had some friends sleeping over. It was early in the morning and they witnessed him [seizing] and they came running into our room and we went in and he was really out of it. We didn’t know what had happened. We called 911 and they came and got him and told us it was a seizure,” she recalled. “He was quickly better after the ER visit. He was fine, but we went to a neurologist to do some more testing. There was nothing on his MRI. There was nothing — no test showed anything.”

Kobe and Gianna Bryant

The entire world was shocked when it was announced that the basketball star had passed away on January 26, 2020, after his helicopter crashed. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also on board and tragically passed away in the crash.

Luke Perry

Luke sadly passed away on March 4, 2019, after suffering a “massive” stroke less than a week prior. The Riverdale actor died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, CA, at just 52 years old.

A statement from his rep said at the time, “Actor Luke Perry, 52, passed away today after suffering a massive stroke. He was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning.”

Cory Monteith

Fans are still mourning the tragic loss of Cory, who died of an accidental overdose in 2013. The Glee star was found dead in his hotel in Vancouver, and he was only 31 at the time. The autopsy report stated that he died from “a mixed drug toxicity” consisting of heroin and alcohol, and that his death appeared to have been accidental.

Mac Miller

Mac tragically passed away from an accidental overdose on September 7, 2018. While Mac, whose real name was Malcolm James McCormick, was mostly known for his music, he also made headlines for his high profile relationship with Ariana Grande. The couple dated for two years before splitting in May 2018, and since his death, she has shared numerous tributes for him.

“By no means was what we had perfect, but, like, f**k. He was the best person ever, and he didn’t deserve the demons he had. I was the glue for such a long time, and I found myself becoming… less and less sticky. The pieces just started to float away,” she once said.

Louis Tomlinson’s sister Félicité

The world was heartbroken for Louis and his family after they learned that his younger sister Félicité had passed away on March 13, 2019. The Instagram star was only 18 years old when she was found dead in her apartment, and it was reported that her cause of death was “drug toxicity.” The heartbreaking news came just two years after the family lost their mom, Johannah Deakin, to leukemia. Previously, the One Direction singer explained that the support from his fans really helped him get through it.

“We’ve been through some dark times together and those things I’ve been through, they carry a weight, emotionally, on the fans as well,” he said. “I felt their love and support. I remember really clearly when I lost my mum, that support was mad.”

Paul Walker

Paul, who fans may recognize from his role as Brian O’Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise, died in a car accident on November 30, 2013. The car was going more than 100mph and burst into flames upon impact. The coroner’s report said that the actor died of the combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries. No drugs or alcohol were detected.

“For an unknown reason the driver lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle partially spun around and began to travel in a south-easterly direction. The vehicle then struck a sidewalk and the driver’s side struck a tree and then a lightpost. The force of these collisions caused the vehicle to spin 180 degrees and it continued to travel in an easterly direction,” the report stated. “The passenger side of the vehicle then struck a tree and it then burst into flames.”

Mark Salling

The actor who played Puck in Glee took his own life at 35 years old. He was found dead in a Los Angeles riverbed on January 30, 2018. His shocking passing came after he pleaded guilty to a federal charge of possessing child pornography, and was sentenced to four to seven years in prison.

Amy Winehouse

Many fans were devastated when Amy suddenly passed away on July 23, 2011. The singer died of alcohol poisoning, with a in inquest stating that there was “416mg of alcohol per deciliter in her blood, enough to make her comatose and depress her respiratory system.”

St Pancras coroner, Dr Shirley Radcliffe, explained, “She voluntarily consumed alcohol, a deliberate act that took an unexpected turn in that it caused her death.”

Brittany Murphy

The Clueless actress died in 2009 at the age of 32. Her death was ruled accidental and determined to have been caused by a combination of pneumonia, an iron deficiency and “multiple drug intoxication,” the Los Angeles County coroner said at the time.

But when her husband, Simon Monjack, died of the same thing months later, it caused many people to question her sudden passing. There has been numerous movies and documentaries made about their mysterious deaths.

Avicii

Avicii’s death shook the entire world. The Swedish EDM DJ (whose real name was Tim Bergling) passed away on April 20, 2018, at the age of 28. His family said in a statement at the time, “Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions. An over-achieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress. When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be able to be happy and to do what he loved most – music. He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness. He could now not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace. Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight. Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive. We love you.”

Christina Grimmie

The singer was tragically shot and killed on June 10, 2016, while holding a meet and greet with fans after a concert. The shooter, Kevin James Loibl, shot himself afterwards, and his motive is still unknown.

For those who forgot, Christina first rose to fame by uploading videos of herself singing covers to YouTube. After gaining a lot of attention online, Selena Gomez‘s parents decided to sign her and became her managers. She dropped three albums before her sad passing, and competed on The Voice, where she came in third place.

Rest in Peace.