Normally, we see our favorite celebrities at their best, except for the occasional embarrassing photo. However, if you have the stomach for it, here are some celebrity death photos that might help you understand your favorite celeb much better.
These photos were taken when these famous people were long gone from this world.
1. Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe died of suicide after intentionally taking a barbiturate overdose.
She overcame a difficult childhood to become one of the greatest stars in the world. She was particularly noted for her role as a popular sex symbol.
2. John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas during a parade. It was a sad day for the country.
JFK was the thirty-fifth president of the United States, and at the time he was elected president, he was the youngest man elected to the post in a very close race against Richard Nixon.
3. Mother Teresa
The world-famous humanitarian succumbed to congestive heart failure. Her body was passed through Calcutta as people paid their respects.
She was later honored by the Catholic church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016. She was of Albanian-Indian origin, and she was the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity.
4. Abraham Lincoln
Even today, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most popular presidents of the United States, and he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, a stage actor.
Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States, and he died at the age of 56 from gunshot wounds. He is popular for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.
5. Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur is just as popular for his music as he was for the mystery surrounding his death. The rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting.
2Pac is considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. He died six days after he was shot in the chest at close range at a stoplight in Las Vegas.
6. Michael Jackson
When the King of Pop died from a drug overdose, the world was in shock. Michael Jackson died in 2009, and he is one of the most important cultural figures of the twentieth century.
His career as an entertainer started early in life, and for most of the 80s, he was the most popular entertainer in the world. Jackson's unique style of entertainment included electrifying use of acrobatics, dance, and showmanship that put him in a league of his own.
7. James Brown
James Brown died of pneumonia at the age of 73. He died in 2006, and a lot of celebrities went to pay their respects as he lay in his 24-carat gold coffin.
His genres were soul, funk, rhythm, and blues. He was one of the most influential entertainers of the twentieth century, and his achievements won him a lot of fans.
He was considered the father of funk, Mr Dynamite, and soul brother number one.
8. Elvis Presley
The King of Rock and Roll died after a heart attack. He remains one of the most popular cultural icons to date, although he died at the age of 42 in 1977.
Despite his humble beginnings, Elvis turned into an international phenomenon by the time he died. He was laid to rest in Graceland, and his death was a shock to many.
9. Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson died of cardiovascular disease. He died at the age of 71. He was a popular tap dancer and actor and the most highly paid African-American entertainer in America in the first half of the twentieth century.
10. River Phoenix
The popular celebrity died of a drug overdose. River died in 1993 in his twenties. He had built a reputation as an actor, activist, and musician.
Phoenix was cremated and his ashes were scattered.
11. Hank Williams
Hank Williams died of a heart attack after mixing alcohol and morphine.
The country music legend was buried in Montgomery, Alabama in 1953 when he was only 30 years old.
12. Ted Bundy
Ted Bundy is a famous serial killer who died at the electric chair after he was found guilty of multiple murders.
Later, a film called Ted Bundy was released featuring the crimes he committed. In addition to being a serial killer, he was also a rapist and necrophiliac.
It is believed that he killed about 28 women before he was caught and executed for his crimes.
13. Selena
Selena was killed by the president and founder of her fan club, which is clearly quite ironic. At the time of her untimely death, she was a rising star at the age of just 23.
Saldivar was formerly a nurse before quitting to start the fan club. She was discovered to have embezzled $60,000 from Selena's fan club.
Saldivar shot Selena because she was considering firing her.
14. Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly died of a traumatic brain injury while driving through Monaco. Film stars and members of the royal family attended her funeral in Monaco.
She had married Prince Rainier III of Monaco, and she was given a $4 million engagement ring. Her death was shrouded in mystery.
Her funeral service was watched by around 100 million people on television.
15. Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee died of a cerebral edema at a relatively young age, bringing an end to a promising film career.
He died after completing the film, Enter the Dragon when he was 32 years old. Bruce Lee died in 1973 and was buried at Lake View Cemetery.
16. June Carter Cash
June died of diabetes. The Grammy award-winning singer, actress, songwriter, actress, dancer, and comedian and was the second wife of the legendary singer Johnny Cash. She died in 2003 at the age of 73 years.
June Carter was married to Johnny Cash in 1968 until her death in 2003.
17. Martin Luther King
The vocal civil rights activist died of an assassination. As his body lay in an open casket in Memphis, the wound on his neck was still visible.
King was killed in 1968, and in addition to being a popular civil rights activist, he was also a Baptist minister. At the time of his death, he was 39 years.
He gained recognition for non-violent struggle against racism
18. Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his own father. His funeral took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Despite his immense success, his relationship with his father was quite difficult. In fact, his sisters had to move out since there was hardly any peace between father and son at the house Marvin had bought for them.
19. Bonnie Parker
Bonnie, from Bonnie and Clyde, died after she was shot to death. She was part of the criminal couple known for a string of robberies.
Following a car accident, she walked with a limp for the rest of her life. At times, Clyde had to carry her. At the time of her death, she was 23 years old. She lost her father at a young age, and her beauty was notable.
Most fans would appreciate the closure that comes with seeing their celebs before they are buried or cremated. Therefore, even though these photos are quite emotional, they are dear and treasured by those who adored these icons. That must be why there are also several celebrity crime scene photos on the web today.
