Autopsy: The Last Hours Of ...

Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter investigates celebrity deaths.
Robert Reed
S14 E1

Robert skyrockets to stardom as Mike Brady, America's favorite father of "The Brady Bunch"; boasting a career that spanned three and a half decades, Robert starred in over 100 film and television shows.

Flip Wilson
S14 E2

Flip Wilson is remembered as the gifted comedian who burned fiercely, lighting up TV screens.

Sammy Davis Jr.
S14 E3

On May 16, 1990, the legendary performer Sammy Davis Jr. died at the age of 64; a lifetime of racist abuse, both on and off-stage, triggered incredible stress and anxiety, which took a heavy toll on Sammy's health.

Sean Connery
S14 E4

Dr. Michael Hunter needs to analyze every detail available to piece together what was really happening in Sean's body and how it led to his death.

Doris Day
S14 E5

Dr. Michael Hunter, world renowned medical examiner, investigates and analyzes all the available evidence to find out how Doris Day died.

Ricardo Montalban
S13 E1

On Jan. 14, 2009, actor Ricardo Montalbán died from congestive heart failure at 88 years old.

Andre The Giant
S13 E2

On Jan. 28, 1993, Andre the Giant died in a hotel room in Paris, France.

Eddie Guerrero
S13 E3

Eddie Guerrero is considered by fans and peers alike as one of the greatest pound-for-pound wrestlers in history; he was born into a wrestling dynasty, with his dad, Gory Guerrero, having been one of the most celebrated Mexican American luchadores.

Telly Savalas
S13 E4

On Jan. 22, 1994, just one day after his 72nd birthday, actor Telly Savalas died in bed at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles.

James Garner
S13 E5

The world is shocked and saddened by the death of beloved American actor and producer James Garner, who died at the age of 86; James is considered as one of the most genuine stars of his generation, boasting a career that spanned six decades.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
S13 E6

On May 19, 1994, American icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis dies at the age of 64.

John F. Kennedy Jr.
S13 E7

On Jul. 16, 1999, John Kennedy Jr. crashed his Piper Sartoga aircraft into the ocean off Martha's Vineyard.

Eddie Van Halen
S13 E8

Known as the founder of the Van Halen, a band synonymous with California cool, Eddie Van Halen sold multiple platinum albums and cemented himself in rock 'n' roll history; behind his contagious smile, there was a darker undercurrent.

Paul Walker
S13 E10

On Nov. 30, 2013, star of "Fast and Furious" Paul Walker died; the 40 year-old died in a high-speed car accident; Paul had a thirst for thrills etched into his DNA, and his maternal grandfather raced cars at the famous Bonneville Speedway.

Chadwick Boseman
S13 E11

Aug. 28, 2020, Hollywood, Calif., the heroic "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman died at home surrounded by his family at the height of the COVID pandemic; Dr. Michael Hunter investigates the available evidence to find out how he lived and died.

Brandon Lee
S13 E12

On March 31, 1993, 28-year-old Brandon Lee, son of kung fu legend Bruce Lee, was fatally shot on a film set; exploring how an accident like this could happen when the gun that fired the fatal shot was supposedly loaded with blank ammunition.

Johnny Carson
S13 E13

Johnny Carson died in Los Angeles in 2005; for nearly 30 years, he tucked millions of Americans into bed every night as the host of NBC's "Tonight Show," but away from the cameras, Johnny was a troubled man.

Freddie Prinze
S13 E14

In 1977 the world was stunned by the news that the breakout comedy star, Freddie Prinze, had taken his own life at the age of 22; he shot to fame as the star of "Chico and the Man," but Freddie struggled to balance his fame with his personal life.

Owen Hart
S13 E15

On May 23, 1999, world-renowned wrestler Owen Hart fell to his death, plummeting 78 feet from the ceiling of an arena during a live television broadcast; he had been due to make an entrance, flying into the ring from the rafters.

Rowdy Roddy Piper
S13 E16

Roddy overcame a tough childhood to rise through the ranks to become a household name alongside Hulk Hogan in the days of Wrestlemania; his wrestling world was ruthless and Roddy relied on steroids, painkillers and cocaine to maintain his status.

Brutal Killing of Jayna Murray
S13 E17

Two attractive young women are attacked in their place of work, with one left dead and the other found bound and unconscious.

Mysterious Death of Steven Clayton
S13 E18

Dr. Michael Hunter analyzes the autopsy report and documents from the investigation to get to the truth of how Steven Clayton died.

Mysterious Death of Kat West
S13 E19

Kat Dawn West, found dead across the street from her home, had a second online life, which was quite at odds with her housewife persona.

Mysterious Death of Connie Dabate
S13 E20

Connie Dabate was found brutally murdered, shot to death in her own basement; Connie's husband, Rick, was also found tortured and covered in blood; he reported the shocking story of a home invasion gone wrong.

Dale Earnhardt
S12 E1

On Feb. 18, 2001, Dale Earnhardt Sr., one of Nascar's greatest drivers and an icon of the sport, was tragically killed on the last lap of the Daytona 500.

Randy Savage
S12 E2

Randy "Macho Man" Savage was one of the most daring and most competitive in the ring; Randy was famous for his aggressive demeanor and his colorful outfits and stunts, and he was regarded as one of the greatest pro-wrestling showmen.

John Wayne
S12 E3

On June 11, 1979, the world learned that John Wayne had died; John Wayne's portrayal of men of strength and duty charmed audiences for over 50 years.

Dennis Hopper
S12 E4

On the morning of May 29, 2010, the news broke that Dennis Hopper had died; Dennis was an icon of the silver screen and famous for intense portrayals of twisted maniacs and dark-hearted villains.

Anthony Bourdain
S12 E5

The world learned on June 8, 2018, that Anthony Bourdain, award-winning writer and TV presenter, had taken his own life; Anthony Bourdain was the punk rock chef who found fame as the hip new face of food and travel television.

Aretha Franklin
S12 E6

At 9:50 a.m. on Aug. 16, 2018, Aretha Franklin tragically died; Aretha, one of the world's greatest vocalists, entertained audiences for over 50 years with her unique brand of gospel, soul and pop music.

June Carter Cash
S12 E8

On May 15, 2003, June Carter Cash died in a Nashville hospital following complications from heart surgery; June was a devoted wife and mother but her life in the limelight was not without its troubles.

Andy Griffith
S12 E9

On July 3, 2012, Americans were saddened by the death of Andy Griffith; Andy was notoriously private, and very little is known about the state of his health or what happened in the last few years of his life.

Elizabeth Montgomery
S12 E10

Actress Elizabeth Montgomery is a global household name for playing Samantha, the nose-twitching witch in the TV series "Bewitched."

Sonny Bono
S12 E11

On Jan. 5, 1998, Congressman Sonny Bono died after crashing headfirst into a tree on a family skiing vacation; born in Detroit to Italian parents, Sonny was the visionary behind the iconic pop duo and TV stars Sonny & Cher.

Bob Crane
S12 E12

On the afternoon of June 29,1978, "Hogan's Heroes" star Bob Crane's body is discovered bludgeoned to death; he was just two weeks away from his 50th birthday, and the nation was stunned.

Frank Sinatra
S12 E13

On May 14, 1998, the world was saddened by news that the singer and actor Frank Sinatra had died; Sinatra was arguably the most popular entertainer of the 20th century, he had been at the forefront of the American consciousness for 60 years.

Roger Moore
S12 E15

Sir Roger Moore died of liver cancer in 2017 at the age of 89; the famously modest and unassuming British actor had been many people's favourite James Bond.

Grace Kelly
S12 E16

On Sept. 13, 1982, Princess Grace of Monaco drove her old Rover 3500 car off the edge of a mountain road above the famous principality, she died in a hospital the following day, aged just 52.

Luke Perry
S12 E17

On March 4th, 2019, the much-loved actor Luke Perry dies after suffering a massive and totally unexpected stroke at just 52-years-old.

Kate Spade
S12 E18

Kate, a fun-loving fashion journalist who created an international fashion empire with no formal design training, mocked up her first handbags from tracing paper.

Steve Irwin
S12 E19

On September 4th, 2006, Australian zookeeper and wildlife expert Steve Irwin is tragically killed while filming an underwater documentary on the Great Barrier Reef.

Roy Horn
S12 E20

On May 8th, 2020, the entertainment world is rocked by the news that legendary Las Vegas illusionist Roy Horn had become a victim to the coronavirus pandemic.

Leonard Nimoy
S12 E21

On February 27th, 2015, Leonard Nimoy, the actor famed for bringing the world Spock, dies of COPD at the age of 83.

Verne Troyer
S12 E22

Verne Troyer, the much-loved diminutive star adored by millions for playing Dr. Evil's pint-sized sidekick, Mini-Me, in the hugely successful Austin Powers franchise, dies at the tender age of 49.

Jerry Lewis
S12 E23

Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter investigates celebrity deaths.

Chris Benoit
S11 E5

Friends and family discuss the circumstances surrounding the deaths of professional wrestling superstar Chris Benoit and his family.

Gilda Radner
S11 E14

Gilda Radner is an icon of American comedy whose unique characters on hit show "Saturday Night Live" catapult her into the nation's heart. However, behind the laughter is a life blighted by illness and sorrow -- from bulimia to multiple miscarriages.

John Candy
S10 E4

On March 4, 1994, beloved comedy actor John Candy is found dead of an apparent heart attack in Durango, Mexico, where he was working on what would become his final film, "Wagons East."

Garry Shandling
S10 E16

Garry Shandling's death at 66 shocked his fans and the show business community and during his career he garnered over 60 awards or nominations, including Emmys with his self-analytical and self-deprecating humor.

Michael Hutchence Re-Examined
S9 E0

A reexamination of the death of singer Michael Hutchence.

Chris Farley
S7 E1

The life and career of Chris Farley, the larger-than-life Hollywood star regarded as one of the funniest comics of his generation.

John Belushi
S6 E6

The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death on March 5, 1982 of comic legend and actor John Belushi.

Maurice Gibb
S6 E8

A look at the life and death of Bee Gees member, Maurice Gibb who passed away on January 8, 2003 at his home in Miami.

Robin Williams
S4 E1

Talking to close friends, biographers and a psychologist, forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Shepherd pieces together the events of the great comic actor Robin Williams' last hours to uncover what triggered his suicide on August 11, 2014.

Liberace
S4 E3

An in-depth examination of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the 1987 death of Liberace, including possible foul play.

O.J. Simpson Murder Case
S3 E2

Forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Shepherd uses the official autopsy report to reexamine the tragic death of Nicole Brown Simpson.

River Phoenix
S3 E4

Forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Shepherd uses the official autopsy report to reexamine the tragic death of actor River Phoenix.

Brittany Murphy
S2 E3

Forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Shepherd re-examines the controversial death of Hollywood actress and singer Brittany Murphy, using the medical details revealed in the post mortem report to shed new light on her extraordinary life and why she died.