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 is remembered as the gifted comedian who burned fiercely, lighting up TV screens.
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.
Dr. Michael Hunter, world renowned medical examiner, investigates and analyzes all the available evidence to find out how Doris Day died.
Dr. Michael Hunter needs to analyze every detail to get to the truth of how Eazy-E died.
On Jan. 14, 2009, actor Ricardo Montalbán died from congestive heart failure at 88 years old.
On Jan. 28, 1993, Andre the Giant died in a hotel room in Paris, France.
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.
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.
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.
On May 19, 1994, American icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis dies at the age of 64.
On Jul. 16, 1999, John Kennedy Jr. crashed his Piper Sartoga aircraft into the ocean off Martha's Vineyard.
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.
World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter analyses the details of this fascinating case to unearth what is in Buddy Holly's life and medical history that helps explain the tragedy that overtook Buddy in the skies over Iowa.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Two attractive young women are attacked in their place of work, with one left dead and the other found bound and unconscious.
Dr. Michael Hunter analyzes the autopsy report and documents from the investigation to get to the truth of how Steven Clayton died.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grunge icon Scott Weiland died on Dec. 3, 2015, at the age of 48; his death came suddenly while on the road with his band The Wildabouts; Weiland, a singer and songwriter, was known as the last great rock star.
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.
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.
Actress Elizabeth Montgomery is a global household name for playing Samantha, the nose-twitching witch in the TV series "Bewitched."
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.
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.
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.
On Christmas Day 1995, Dean Martin, nicknamed the King of Cool, died at the age of 78, leaving behind a five decade legacy in music, movies, and television.
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.
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.
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, a fun-loving fashion journalist who created an international fashion empire with no formal design training, mocked up her first handbags from tracing paper.
On September 4th, 2006, Australian zookeeper and wildlife expert Steve Irwin is tragically killed while filming an underwater documentary on the Great Barrier Reef.
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.
On February 27th, 2015, Leonard Nimoy, the actor famed for bringing the world Spock, dies of COPD at the age of 83.
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.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter investigates celebrity deaths.
Best known as Carol Brady in "The Brady Bunch," the death of actress Florence Henderson in November 2016 left fans mourning the loss of an iconic mother figure; with a career spanning over 60 years, Florence was a multitalented performer.
Talented Canadian Alan Thicke moves to Hollywood at the age of 23 to embark on a career in the entertainment business; over nearly 50 years he was a writer, director, producer, composer, talk show host and actor.
On March, 10th, 1988, just five days after his 30th birthday, Andy Gibb died. He was the youngest brother of the three Bee Gees brothers. The cause of death on his death certificate was given as myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle.
On May 8, 1999, the world was saddened by the news that actor Dana Plato, died in Moore, Oklahoma. As a child star in Eighties TV show 'Diff'rent Strokes' Dana had captured the heart of America playing everyone's favorite sister, Kimberley Drummond.
Friends and family discuss the circumstances surrounding the deaths of professional wrestling superstar Chris Benoit and his family.
On the evening of January 20, 1993, actress and style icon Audrey Hepburn died of a very rare form of abdominal cancer, at the age of 63.
Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, country singer Glen Campbell dies on Aug. 8, 2017, at the age of 81.
Multimillionaire and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein is found dead in his prison cell while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking of minors; his death is designated as a suicide by hanging, but the truth may be stranger than fiction.
Desi Arnaz was famed for playing the much-loved character, Ricky Ricardo, in the 1950s TV series "I Love Lucy;" 30 years later, in the early hours of December 2nd, 1986, Desi died; he was 69 years old.
Adam West who played the original and classic Batman in the hit TV series of the 1960s, died in 2017 just days after being diagnosed with the blood and bone cancer Leukemia.
Television star John Ritter died at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Calif., on Sept. 11, 2003; a full body medical scan just two years prior to his death showed the father of four to be in perfect health.
On Nov. 21, 2017, the world was saddened by the news that actor and singer David Cassidy had died; as the star of "The Partridge Family", David Cassidy became one of the biggest teen idols in the world.
Larry Hagman is fondly remembered as playing the bumbling astronaut, Maj. Anthony "Tony" Nelson in the 1960s sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie" and J.R. Ewing of the hit TV show "Dallas."
Walt Disney was the father of movie-length animation and creator of some of the most loved and recognized characters in the world; on Dec. 15, 1966, Walt Disney died in a Burbank hospital when he was 65 years old.
On the morning of April 18, 2012, American icon Dick Clark dies suddenly from a massive heart attack following a routine operation on his prostate; he is best known as host of legendary TV show "American Bandstand."
In 2009, America's famous and iconic TV pitchman Billy Mays, 50, dies at his Florida home; Billy had made his fortune pitching innovative products on American TV.
On Sept. 6, 2018, news broke that Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds had died; Burt won the lead in gritty survivalist drama "Deliverance" in 1972 and became a household name in the late '70s and early '80s with movies like "Smokey and the Bandit."
On Dec. 28, 2016, the world is shocked when Hollywood icon Debbie Reynolds dies, just one day after the death of her daughter, actress and writer Carrie Fisher.
On Oct, 2, 2017, news of Tom Petty's sudden death at the age of 66 shocked the nation; as one of America's most adored singers and songwriters, his career spanned more than four decades.
Legendary business magnate, Hollywood movie producer, record setting pilot and visionary Howard Hughes died at the age of 70 on April 5, 1976.
A reexamination of the death of singer Michael Hutchence.
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.
An in-depth examination of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the 1987 death of Liberace, including possible foul play.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Shepherd uses the official autopsy report to reexamine the tragic death of Nicole Brown Simpson.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Shepherd uses the official autopsy report to reexamine the tragic death of actor River Phoenix.
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.