Born in Boston of Irish ancestry and raised in Dallas, Jack Nance traveled throughout the country doing children's theater. Serving as a beloved Disney Channel star, Lee Thompson Young landed his first role as the lead inThe Famous Jett Jacksonat 14 years old. 130. Lisa Marie Presley died at the age of 54 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest at her . A suspect was convicted in 2012, but was eventually exonerated in 2016. Unfortunately, they did not discover their misdiagnosis until it was too late. Born in Georgia, Byrd earned a bachelor of science degree in education from Morris Brown College and later received a master of fine arts degree in dance from California Institute of the Arts. Eventually, she landed a co-starring role on My Sister Sam (1986), for which she is now best known. Here are 30 child actors that we lost too young. The Beatles had long since broken up but John Lennon, the only member of this list that was outright assassinated, was still making music and spreading peace on the day he died in 1980 at the hands of Mark David Chapman. Let's take a look at 15 Celebrities That Were Brutally Murdered. She was a lovely child with good academic tendencies, so much so that she decided early on to become a schoolteacher. Died August 9, 1969, age 35; was shot and stabbed to death by members of the Manson Family at the home of actress Sharon Tate, who was also murdered, along with 3 othersWas a celebrity hairstylistCharles Manson and the four assailants were convicted of murder in 1971 and given the death penalty. Initially, Pagano was thought to have run away. J. Madison Wright Morris who appeared in the television series Grace Under Fire had been diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy as an adolescent and had a heart transplant at age 15. Even child celebrities sometimes succumb to pressure, the rigors of fame, and a host of otherissues that can darken a shining light much too soon. As noted in Corey Feldmans memoir Coreyography, both actors used hard drugs at a young age. The blonde beauty and the waiter were found murdered outside of her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on June 13, 1994. He was raised by his mother's older sister Mimi Smith. She has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Tara Correa-McMullen was born on May 24, 1989 in Westminster, Vermont, USA. On May 24, 2008, Knox was stabbed five times in the chest outside a bar in London as he tried to defend his brother fromanattacker, reported the BBC. The 20-year-old was along for the ride when her car got rear-ended by a semi-truck and hit by another vehicle. Ottis Toole, who was theprime suspect for years, confessed to the crime twice but subsequently recanted his confessions. She also apparently has paranoid schizophrenia and is not competent to stand trial.". He also played/voiced Deker in Power Rangers Super Samurai from 2011 to 2012, and had roles in ER, and CSI: Miami. One of the earliest. He died on July 15, 1997 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. Next: Sadly, this Disney star saw suicide as his only option. Victims of an unidentified serial killer. On Dec. 20, 2009, Murphy collapsed in her home and emergency services took her to the hospital. In order to escape execution, he denied being a doctor or having an education. The cause of the boy's death was unknown, but since his body had been weighted down, the case was investigated as a suspicious death. Like Coleman, Dana Plato found fame as a child actor on the 80s sitcom Diffrent Strokes. Although she recovered quickly, she died six years later of a heart attack just after she returnedhome from her honeymoon. The following year, he had a small role as a young Indiana Jones in Steven Spielbergs Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. He died on April 25, 1999 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. A mass shooting where ten children (including, Presumed victim of FBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive, 8 children died in the attacks. A medical examiner ruled the 34-year-oldsdeath a suicide. Known for his infectiously funny and good-natured personality, the loss of Williams left a lasting impact on Hollywood. Cause of death ruled a homicide by medical examiner. Smith opened the door and promptly shot himself in the head before the police could question him. 2. Grimmie gained recognition after posting covers of popular songs on YouTube. Lloyd Avery II was born on June 21, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Doctors surgically removed the tumor, before a second cancerous growth appeared in 1998. Matthew Garbers career in Hollywood didnt last long, but Disney fans will always remember him for his most iconic role, as the young Michael Banks inDisneysMary Poppins. In 1991, the case was reopened, but it wasn't until 2000 that Michael Skakel who denied killing Moxley, but admitted to being on her property that night was charged with murder. Carl Switzer. Sentencing is scheduled for November 2022. Judith Barsi best known for providing the voice for Ducky in The Land Before Time was shot and killed by her father back in 1988. At 17, he attended college at the University of Colorado in Denver. Her killer called her family repeatedly to taunt them; even after the victim's death. A victim of serial killer Gary Ridgway, initially discovered on February 18, 1984, with additional remains being recovered on January 2, 1986. He has said he was . Her family has lived in New Orleans, La since the 1800s. JonBent Ramsey tops this list. Born in Madrid, Spain to two hard-working military parents, William and Elizabeth Schoen. One of the most popular current claims around people who have been supposedly controlled by MKUltra revolves around none other than Kurt Cobain. 5. Additional reporting byNick Cannata-Bowman and Ali Harrison. She also lost custody of her son due to her drug and alcohol problems. She was previously married to Gary Clements. Before the war, he was a physician & medical officer in the Cambodian army. He was later convicted and executed for her murder. She had a relatively brief career during the late 1950s and the 1960s. Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. She appeared in many American TV hits of the 1970s and 1980s, such as Three's Company (1976), The Jeffersons (1975), The New Mike Hammer (1984), Riptide (1984), Knight Died February 3, 2003, age 40; was shot to death by music producer Phil Spector Was an actress and model best known for the movies "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and "Barbarian Queen"Spector's first trial ended in a hung jury; in 2009 at his second trial he was convicted of 2nd degree murder and sentenced to 19 years to life; he died in prison in January 2021 at age 81. "Lockin's killer was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, and sentenced to only 4 years in prison. Many people recognize the twins who played Ray Romanos sons onEverybody Loves Raymond. Honeychurch was the mother of the two now-identified children, who were half-sisters. Switzer famously played Alfalfa in MGMsOur Gangshorts, developing into a fan favorite character throughout his tenure (despite rubbing many of his cast members the wrong way). 14 year old murder victim who inspired multiple songs. He spent a year in jail as his trial progressed. Sam Cooke was born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She was strangled to death with a cord. 4 4)Tupac Shakur. Mary Bell. Tragedy, however, came knocking in the form of cult leader Charles Manson and his "family," according to History. 0:36. He died on June 18, 2018 in Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA. He then shot and killed her mother before he turned the gun on himself. 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She was an actress, known for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011), Idlewild (2006) and Mirror Mirror (2012). Michael Jackson. He began as an advertising model for a fast-food chain at the age of 3. In the film, 11-year-old Renfro plays the lead role of Mark Sway, a young boy who witnesses the suicide of a mob-connected lawyer. He was imprisoned & tortured. Roger Troutman was born on November 29, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. Subject remained unidentified until 1998. On December 8, 1980, 40-year-old Beatles legend and rock icon John Lennon who eerily predicted his own death was shot five times in the . His mother pushed for a career in show business to keep him out of trouble and off the mean streets. Your IP: He was an actor, known for Reclaim (2014), SOS Island (2013) and The Wayans Bros. (1995). In 2012, Lewis entered rehab for drug abuse and seemed to improve. The death of Dylan McDermott's mom has been ruled a homicide. A previously unidentified infant whose mother was identified via forensic genealogy in 2020. Former American basketball player. ABC News. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. A pregnant young woman found stabbed to death in a parking lot. (1964) and Come Blow Your Horn (1963). Names like Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Aileen Wournrous and John Wayne Gacy are as recognizable as many Oscar winners. Known only as "Delta Dawn", Heinrich remained unidentified until 2020. Phoenix Fire Captain Scott Douglas says firefighters responded to the scene around 11 p.m. He was one of eight children of Doris Marguerite (Wardell) and Rupert Loebig Hartmann, a salesman. Even after his death, in 2016 a proposal to honor him with a marker at the Pennsylvania club was voted down. During a 13-month period, four children (two girls and two boys) were abducted and murdered with their bodies left in various locations in suburban Detroit. On July 23, 1982, Vic Morrow and two child actors, Renee Shinn Chen and Myca Dinh Le, are killed in an accident involving a helicopter during filming on the California set of Twilight Zone: The Movie. Two were acquitted, one was sentenced to 190 years, and the other to 252 yearsThe 1988 movies "Betrayed" starring Tom Berenger and Debra Winger, and "Talk Radio" starring Eric Bogosian and Alec Baldwin were both loosely based on his murder. Emergency personnel was ultimately unable to revive Phoenix because of the lethalmix of illicit substancesin his body. Born and raised in Canarsie, Brooklyn, Pop Smoke began his musical career in late 2018 with his debut single "MPR (Panic Died February 19, 2020, age 20; was shot to death during a home invasionWas an American rapper and songwriterFour men, three of whom were juveniles, were charged with his murder and are currently awaiting trial. Most known for: The Land Before Time Cause of death: Murder Hollywood was shocked when 10-year-old child star . Director Roman Polanski and actress Sharon Tate were the Hollywood dream couple when they married in the 1960s. The death of Robin Williams shocked the world in 2014. Murdered by two college students who believed their ostensible intellectual superiority would allow them to get away with the "perfect crime". She was an actress, known for The Little Shop of Horrors (1960), The Gertrude Berg Show (1961) and G.E. Childhood pictures, family mementos and hand written letters penned by serial killers fetch plenty of . Three girls murdered while at a summer camp. And the theyre here line she delivers in the movie is so famous The American Film Institute included it on their list of top movie quotes from the last 100 years. Michael Skakel, the nephew of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, was the last known person to be seen with Moxley before her death. Died May 28, 1960, age 42; was shot to death by the ex-husband of actress Evangelina Elizondo, who he was dating at the timeWas a Mexican actor who starred in several films during 1940's -1960's. Dominique Dunne was born to a life of privilege in Santa Monica, California, the daughter of Ellen Beatriz Griffin Dunne and Dominick Dunne, a producer, actor, and writer. 38 elementary schoolchildren and six adults were killed, mainly by explosives intentionally detonated by a mass murderer. She was just eight days shy of turning 22. Following the devastating tragedy, the 'Infowars' host used his public . Unfortunately, money problems plagued Coleman, despite Diffrent Strokes fame. In the early- through the mid-1960s, Crane was the #1 Morning Man in Southern California at the 50,000 watt KNX-AM, the CBS-Owned and Operated Radio Station in Los Angeles. Hollywood stars may seem larger than life, but of course, they are just as vulnerable to lifes tragedies, including the chance of dying at a young age. English actor Rob Knox appeared to be on the cusp of a promising career after securing the role of Marcus Belby in the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Handsome Bob Crane had many careers including working as a disc jockey for a while. Her first leading role came in 1993, as Myra Monkhouse inFamily Matters. Next: An actress dies similarly to the way her character did on TV. Died July 2, 1994, age 27; was shot to death in a parking lot by 4 enraged soccer fans 5 days after he made an error that cost his team The World Cup One man was convicted of the murder and served 11 years in prison; the other 3 were acquittedHis funeral was attended by more than 120,000 people. 1 John Lennon. On Feb. 26, 2012, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed on a residential street in Sanford, FL, by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman, who claimed he was acting in self-defense. They had to be restrained at times. Marie Trintignant died tragically on the 1st of August, 2003 from a cerebral edema in Neuilly-sur-Seine near Paris, France, following a violent fight with her boyfriend, Bertrand Cantat, lead singer in the French rock band, Noir Dsir. In 1951, novelist William S. Burroughs was charged with murder when he shot his wife, Joan Vollmer, in the head during a drunken game of William Tell that took place at their Mexico City home. In 2012, 20 children and six adults were killed by a mass shooter at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. 33 boys and young men murdered by serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Her killer was soon caught, but he had not asked the hitchhiker for her name, and Roberts went unidentified until 2020, when new techniques in. Sharon Tate, an actress married to director Roman Polanski and pregnant with his child at the time, was brutally murdered in 1969 by members of the Charles Manson Family - a cult notorious for this killing that would see Sharon Tate stabbed in her home 16 times. He died on August 9, 1969 in Beverly Hills, California, USA. Perpetrator sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2022. Talented American leading and supporting actor, though often underrated, David Huffman was a familiar face in films and on television in the 1970s and 80s. He formed a band consisting of Selena Died March 31, 1995, age 23; was shot to death by her fan club president and business associate after Selena confronted her for embezzling moneyHer killer was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years (in 2025)Was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and fashion designer often referred to as the Queen of Tejano Music. Although Carl Switzer played a variety of small roles as an adult, fans knew him as one of the rascals inLittle Rascals. Eddie Hassell was born on July 16, 1990 in Corsicana, Texas, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for City Teacher (2007), Spin City (1996) and The Jayson Williams Story. Practitioner of filicide, Empress Wu Zentian. The stolen items were never recovered. Bobby Driscoll biographical details are courtesy of IMDb. Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. (known professionally as Marvin Gaye; April 2, 1939 - April 1, 1984) was an American singer and songwriter. The Associated Press. 3 3)Phil Hartman. 0:00. 1. After reporting to a Mexico City jail regularly for a year while his attorney worked to resolve the case, Burroughs returned to the . Sal was thrown out of parochial school and, by age eight, was a member of a street gang in a tough Bronx neighborhood. Death by a car crash is something we wouldnt wish on our worst enemy. She was an actress, known for Rebound (2005), Judging Amy (1999) and Zoey 101 (2005). 1. Hector Camacho was born on May 24, 1962 in Bayamn, Puerto Rico. According to An Open Secret, Collins-Rector played a huge . So, let's take a look into what happened to the Hollywood men accused of child sexual abuse in An Open Secret. Celebrities You May Not Realize Are Biracial, Actors/Celebrities You May Not Realize Are Part Black or Have African Ancestry, Longest Celebrity Marriages in History: Actors and Celebrities Married Over 50 Years, Doppelgangers: Celebrities Who Look Alike. Marc Collins-Rector. It is sad that the actor that brought smile to so many homes around the world couldn't bring a smile to his own face. She was only 21-years-old. 2021-02-05 2021-02-05; Celebrities, Interesting; . The other three murderers have remained incarcerated for over 50 years. Find the latest Bollywood News and Celebrity Gossips from Latest In Bollywood. Originally from New York, both of Merlin's parents were from the Dominican Republic. Doctors pronounced him dead on arrival at the hospital, after suffering from acute internal bleeding. Thousands of child murders are never solved, and their killers never brought to justice. Although the original amount of $50,000 was paid, the child's body was found with a crushed skull a few miles from the Lindbergh home on May 12, 1932. Two teens were given four years each. Even child celebrities sometimes succumb to pressure, the rigors of fame, and a host of other issues that can darken a shining light much too soon. Rob Knox who acted alongside Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was stabbed to death in 2008 while trying to protect his younger brother from two men, one of whom was armed with knives. 5. Subject was most likely over 19 at time of death. Although Murphys death was ruled accidental, various conspiracy theories blame her death on everything from toxic mold to harassment by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as reported by The Huffington Post. About a dozen ransom notes were delivered in total. Next: A terrible bar fight killed thisHarry Potter actor. Their mother took them 'somewhere safe' and has never told anyone where that was or what happened. One victim remains unidentified, Harris County John Doe (1973). Though Martin was unarmed and Zimmerman was told by police to stay in his vehicle, Zimmerman was found not guilty of murder. David Akeman, the country musician known as "Stringbean," was a legend at the Grand Ole Opry and one of the stars of television's Hee Haw (1969). 7 Robert Blake Was Charged In The Murder Of His Second Wife. In 1988, she succumbed to complications from surgery to remove an acute bowel obstruction. Known previously as only "Caledonia Jane Doe" or "Cali Doe", Alexander remained unidentified until 2015.