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.
Buddy Holly
S13 E9
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.
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.
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.
Dean Martin
S12 E14
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.
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.
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.
Chyna
S10 E15
Chyna's life unravelled after she left WWE and she became infamous as a casualty of drug and alcohol abuse; After a mysterious 4-year-long exile in Japan, Chyna returned to the US intent on reinventing herself.
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.
Elvis Presley
S3 E1
Dr. Richard Shepherd picks through the facts surrounding Elvis Presley's demise at his home in Graceland, using testimony from the singer's childhood best friend, his cousin and his private nurse as well as the medical facts.
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.
Karen Carpenter
S2 E2
One half of a popular 70's pop duo, Karen Carpenter collapsed and died on Friday 4 February 1983; Richard Shepherd delves into Karen's past and talks to close friends and those who knew her.