'I'm shot! I'm shot!' These 10 celebrities were MURDERED!

  • A disturbed fan, a family feud that escalates out of control or a methodically-orchestrated assassination - discover how the following 10 celebrities were murdered!
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    Celebrity murders

    A disturbed fan, a family feud that escalates out of control or a methodically-orchestrated assassination - discover how the following 10 celebrities were murdered!
  • Former Beatle John Lennon was shot dead on December 8, 1980, by Mark David Chapman while the musician was on his way back to his Manhattan apartment. The Liverpool-born star was shot twice in the back and twice in the shoulder, and he was pronounced dead at the Roosevelt Hospital.
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    John Lennon

    Former Beatle John Lennon was shot dead on December 8, 1980, by Mark David Chapman while the musician was on his way back to his Manhattan apartment. The Liverpool-born star was shot twice in the back and twice in the shoulder, and he was pronounced dead at the Roosevelt Hospital.
  • American rapper Tupac Shakur was murdered in Las Vegas in September 1996, after attending a Mike Tyson fight in the city. The chart-topping star was shot four times in a drive-by and he died at the age of 25.
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    Tupac Shakur

    American rapper Tupac Shakur was murdered in Las Vegas in September 1996, after attending a Mike Tyson fight in the city. The chart-topping star was shot four times in a drive-by and he died at the age of 25.
  • Fashion icon Gianni Versace was found dead on July 15, 1997. The Italian designer took a stroll on Ocean Drive, in Miami, to collect his magazines, and while returning to his mansion, he was shot him in the head at point-blank range.
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    Gianni Versace

    Fashion icon Gianni Versace was found dead on July 15, 1997. The Italian designer took a stroll on Ocean Drive, in Miami, to collect his magazines, and while returning to his mansion, he was shot him in the head at point-blank range.
  • Maurizio Gucci, the grandson of Guccio Gucci - who founded the family's fashion label - was assassinated on March 27, 1995. Patrizia Reggiani, his ex-wife, was arrested and convicted for arranging the killing.
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    Maurizio Gucci

    Maurizio Gucci, the grandson of Guccio Gucci - who founded the family's fashion label - was assassinated on March 27, 1995. Patrizia Reggiani, his ex-wife, was arrested and convicted for arranging the killing.
  • In August 1969, actress Sharon Tate returned home after dining at the El Coyote Cafe with Jay Sebring, Wojciech Frykowski, and Abigail Folger. Shortly after midnight, the four friends were assassinated by the Manson family cult. The 26-year-old star - who was eight months pregnant at that time - was stabbed several times.
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    Sharon Tate

    In August 1969, actress Sharon Tate returned home after dining at the El Coyote Cafe with Jay Sebring, Wojciech Frykowski, and Abigail Folger. Shortly after midnight, the four friends were assassinated by the Manson family cult. The 26-year-old star - who was eight months pregnant at that time - was stabbed several times.
  • YouTuber Christina Grimmie was shot dead by fan James Loibl on June 10, 2016, while she was signing autographs after a performance in Orlando. Loibl was immediately tackled by Grimmie’s brother before breaking free and killing himself. In critical condition, Grimmie was rushed to the nearest hospital but she was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.
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    Christina Grimmie

    YouTuber Christina Grimmie was shot dead by fan James Loibl on June 10, 2016, while she was signing autographs after a performance in Orlando. Loibl was immediately tackled by Grimmie’s brother before breaking free and killing himself. In critical condition, Grimmie was rushed to the nearest hospital but she was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.
  • Music icon Marvin Gaye was killed after he tried to intervene in a family feud between his parents. The singer had an altercation with his father, who shot him twice, once in his chest and once in his shoulder.
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    Marvin Gaye

    Music icon Marvin Gaye was killed after he tried to intervene in a family feud between his parents. The singer had an altercation with his father, who shot him twice, once in his chest and once in his shoulder.
  • Natalie Wood died in mysterious circumstances while shooting the film ‘Brainstorm’ on Santa Catalina Island in California. The actress died after drowning on November 29, 1981 - but many aspects of her death remained unclear. She was 43.
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    Natalie Wood

    Natalie Wood died in mysterious circumstances while shooting the film ‘Brainstorm’ on Santa Catalina Island in California. The actress died after drowning on November 29, 1981 - but many aspects of her death remained unclear. She was 43.
  • XXXTentacion was shot dead after being attacked by two armed men on June 18, 2018, in Deerfield, Florida. The American rap star was taken to the nearest hospital by paramedics but it was already too late. He died aged 20.
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    XXXTentacion

    XXXTentacion was shot dead after being attacked by two armed men on June 18, 2018, in Deerfield, Florida. The American rap star was taken to the nearest hospital by paramedics but it was already too late. He died aged 20.
  • The Notorious B.I.G - who was also known as Biggie Smalls - was killed in a drive-by shooting on March 9, 1997. The rapper died in a similar circumstances to his great rival, Tupac Shakur.
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    The Notorious B.I.G

    The Notorious B.I.G - who was also known as Biggie Smalls - was killed in a drive-by shooting on March 9, 1997. The rapper died in a similar circumstances to his great rival, Tupac Shakur.
A disturbed fan, a family feud that escalates out of control or a methodically-orchestrated assassination - discover how the following 10 celebrities were murdered!
Former Beatle John Lennon was shot dead on December 8, 1980, by Mark David Chapman while the musician was on his way back to his Manhattan apartment. The Liverpool-born star was shot twice in the back and twice in the shoulder, and he was pronounced dead at the Roosevelt Hospital.
American rapper Tupac Shakur was murdered in Las Vegas in September 1996, after attending a Mike Tyson fight in the city. The chart-topping star was shot four times in a drive-by and he died at the age of 25.
Fashion icon Gianni Versace was found dead on July 15, 1997. The Italian designer took a stroll on Ocean Drive, in Miami, to collect his magazines, and while returning to his mansion, he was shot him in the head at point-blank range.
Maurizio Gucci, the grandson of Guccio Gucci - who founded the family's fashion label - was assassinated on March 27, 1995. Patrizia Reggiani, his ex-wife, was arrested and convicted for arranging the killing.
In August 1969, actress Sharon Tate returned home after dining at the El Coyote Cafe with Jay Sebring, Wojciech Frykowski, and Abigail Folger. Shortly after midnight, the four friends were assassinated by the Manson family cult. The 26-year-old star - who was eight months pregnant at that time - was stabbed several times.
YouTuber Christina Grimmie was shot dead by fan James Loibl on June 10, 2016, while she was signing autographs after a performance in Orlando. Loibl was immediately tackled by Grimmie’s brother before breaking free and killing himself. In critical condition, Grimmie was rushed to the nearest hospital but she was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.
Music icon Marvin Gaye was killed after he tried to intervene in a family feud between his parents. The singer had an altercation with his father, who shot him twice, once in his chest and once in his shoulder.
Natalie Wood died in mysterious circumstances while shooting the film ‘Brainstorm’ on Santa Catalina Island in California. The actress died after drowning on November 29, 1981 - but many aspects of her death remained unclear. She was 43.
XXXTentacion was shot dead after being attacked by two armed men on June 18, 2018, in Deerfield, Florida. The American rap star was taken to the nearest hospital by paramedics but it was already too late. He died aged 20.
The Notorious B.I.G - who was also known as Biggie Smalls - was killed in a drive-by shooting on March 9, 1997. The rapper died in a similar circumstances to his great rival, Tupac Shakur.

A disturbed fan, a family feud that escalates out of control or a methodically-orchestrated assassination - discover how the following 10 celebrities were murdered!

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