Minnie Riperton wasn’t just talented—she was otherworldly. Her voice could soar into places most singers couldn’t even dream of, a sound so rare it felt almost supernatural. She should’ve had decades to mesmerize the world with that limitless power. Instead, tragedy struck at the height of her brilliance, ripping her away from the people who loved her and robbing fans of the breathtaking music she was destined to make.

Mary Tyler Moore defined a new type of American woman with her characters in series like The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Sadly, her personal life was full of old traumas.

After Paulette Goddard’s mastectomy, her confidence declined so much that she starting drinking and withdrew from the world for the rest of her life.

Rebecca Schaeffer was waiting for a delivery when her doorbell rang. By the time she realized who the man at the door was was, it was too late.

Rick James worked, fought, and partied with almost every icon in the 70s and the 80s, and he kept taking it up a notch until it finally destroyed him.

When it came to the cloud of drama that hung around Tommy Lee, his scandalous tape was only the tip of the iceberg. Soon, his life took an explosive turn.