Porn star August Ames dead at 23; friends suspect she committed suicide

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Legendary pop icon, Prince, has died at his Minnesota studio on April 21, 2016. He was 57. According to TMZ, the singer, whose real name is Prince Rogers Nelson, had a medical emergency on April 15 and forced his private jet to make an emergency landing. He appeared in concert the next day but cancelled two shows due to health concerns.

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Kurt Cobain, 27 (2/20/67-4/5/94): 'Grunge' was a loving term slapped onto a style of music, much of it coming from Seattle, because terms like 'punk' and 'new wave' had already been used. But there was nothing especially grungy about the music of Nirvana, the three-man band Kurt Cobain fronted and for which he wrote most of the music. Cobain shot himself in his Seattle home.

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XXXTentacion was killed on June 18, 2018 after being shot in Miami while he was leaving a motorcycle dealership, according to reports. He was 20. Witnesses told TMZ that the rapper, whose real name is Jahseh Onfroy, appeared "lifeless with no pulse" after the shooter approached him. Onfroy was involved in a multitude of legal problems stemming from a 2016 domestic violence arrest.

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Biggie Smalls, 24 (5/21/72-3/9/97): Christopher Wallace, also known as 'Notorious B.I.G.,' this former street drug dealer became a defining force in East Coast hip-hop. His powerful rhymes and equally powerful personality made him almost a force of nature. He became the center of a whole New York-based hip-hop revival, with the eerily prophetic 'Ready to Die' and 'Life After Death.' His life and death is chronicled in the new film 'Notorious.' He was killed in an unsolved shooting in Los Angeles in 1997.

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Brandon Lee, 28 (1965-1993): Brandon Lee never really got to know his father Bruce, who died when Brandon was 8. But Brandon picked up the acting gene, and made a success of his own career, largely through the martial arts door. Lee was accidentally shot and killed while filming 'The Crow.'

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Reggie Osse, known to many as "Combat Jack," has died after a battle with colon cancer, according to multiple media and social media reports. He was 48. The legendary podcast host announced his diagnosis back in October and said that he underwent surgery and chemo treatment. "Take care of your health," he added. Osse was the host of the famous "The Combat Jack Show," which featured a slew of influential guests. Prior to his hosting gig, he was a marketing executive and attorney who represented JAY-Z, Damon Dash and more in the '90s. Osse is survived by his wife and three children.

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Oscar-winning composer James Horner was tragically killed after a single-engine plane he was flying crashed in California on June 22, 2015. He was 61 years old. The prolific composer is most famous for writing the scores for "Titanic" and "Avatar."

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Musician Prodigy of the hip hop group Mobb Deep passed away at the age of 42 on June 20, 2017. The rapper, whose real name was Albert Johnson, was hospitalized in Las Vegas for complications from sickle cell anemia in the days before his death, according to his publicist, though a cause of death has yet to be revealed. Mobb Deep formed in 1992 and rose to prominence as one of the most famous duo in the hip hop scene, with albums like 1995's 'The Infamous' and 1996's 'Hell on Earth' earning them critical acclaim.

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Husker Du drummer Grant Hart died on Sept. 14, 2017 at age 56 after battling cancer. Bob Mould, the group's vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist, confirmed his passing, and a captionless photo of Hart was uploaded to the band's Facebook page. Hart formed the rock group Husker Du in Minneapolis in 1979 with Hart, vocalist and songwriter Bob Mould, and bassist Greg Norton. Their 1984 album 'Zen Arcade' is considered on one the rock genre's greatest albums. Husker Du released four more albums, including the well-received 'Flip Your Wig' in 1985, before their 1988 breakup.

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"American Horror Story" actor Ben Woolf passed away on Feb. 23, 3015 from a head injury after being struck by a car a few days earlier. Woolf was jaywalking on Hollywood Boulevard on the evening of Feb. 19, 2015 when he was struck by a car. Woolf spent the next 3 days in the hospital in "critical but stable condition" before passing away at the age of 34. Woolfe was best known for his role as Meep on the television show "American Horror Story: Freak Show."

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Elvis Presley, 42 (1935-1977): From the King of Pop to the King of Rock: Elvis Presley's health was rapidly deteriorating leading up to his eventual death, exacerbated by his drug habits. Presley holds the record for the most amount of No. 1 hits by a solo artist, in addition to a string of memorable movie roles. On August 16, 1977, Presley was found on his bathroom floor at Graceland and pronounced dead shortly. Presley, who gave his last performance in early summer 1977, had been expected to start his next tour the following day.

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Heath Ledger, 28 (1979-2008): The actor died at the age of 28 of an accidental overdose in his Manhattan apartment and the film world is still feeling the loss. In a moment both solemn and celebratory, Ledger won a posthumous Golden Globe in January for Best Supporting Actor.

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John Belushi, 33 (1949-1982): The 'Animal House' star and 'Saturday Night Live' cast member died at a young age after an apparent overdose of heroin and cocaine.

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Bollywood actress Jiah Khan was found dead at her home in Mumbai on June 3, 2013. A police official said her body was found hanged in her room. Police also said the death of the 25-year-old was not being treated as suspicious, but appeared to be a suicide. Khan, whose real name was Nafisa Khan, was born in New York and grew up in London before moving to Mumbai. She studied acting at the Lee Strasberg's Institute in New York City. Khan began her career in Mumbai's film industry in the 2007 Hindi film "Nishabd," in which she portrayed a teenager in love with her best friend's father, played by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan.

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Winehouse, with her trademark beehive hairdo and sailor-style tattoos, went global when her 2006 album 'Back to Black' won five Grammys.Despite touring around the world when she first burst into the spotlight -- like here in Baltimore in 2007 -- she cut back significantly on her appearances in recent years.The British soul singer pulled out of her European tour last month after being jeered at her comeback show in Serbia because she appeared to be too drunk to perform.After the breakdown, her management vowed she would take time off to recover.

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Karen Carpenter, 52 (1950-1983): At the age of 19, Karen and her brother Richard signed a record deal as the soft rock duo the Carpenters who reached overnight success in 1970. An acclaimed drummer, Karen was mostly known for her angelic voice. However, after suffering from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, Carpenter died of heart failure in 1983.

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Mindy McCready, the troubled country singer who rose to stardom in the mid-'90s, engaged in a long affair with former Yankee pitcher Roger Clemens, then battled a litany of personal problems in the wake of her success, including broken romances, suicide attempts, and very public attempts at rehab, died of an apparent suicide on Feb. 17, 2013 in Heber Springs, Ark. The shocking news of McCready's death comes a month after her boyfriend, music producer David Wilson, died under mysterious circumstances at the couple's home in Heber Springs, a town west of Memphis and north of Little Rock. Mindy McCready's career started out promising. The singer had two number 1 hits with her first two singles "Ten Thousand Angels" and "Guys Do It All The Time."

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James Rebhorn, the actor who played the father of Carrie Mathison on Showtime's "Homeland" has passed away on March 21, 2014. He was 65. "He died from melanoma, which had been diagnosed in 1992," agent Dianne Busch told THR. "He fought it all this time. He died at his home in New Jersey, where he had been receiving hospice care for a week and a half." Rebhorn, who appeared in numerous supporting roles on television and film, also had a recent recurring part on USA's "White Collar" as Special Agent Reese Hughes.

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Marilyn Monroe, 36 (1926-1962): The famed actress and sex symbol developed a dependency of pills in the later years of her life and died of an apparent barbiturate overdose. 'The Misfits,' shown above, was Monroe's last film. Additionally, 'Something's Got to Give' was never finished because of the iconic actress' sudden death. The material later became the 1963 release 'Move Over, Darling,' starring James Garner and Doris Day.

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Eighties teen idol Corey Haim, seen here in a 1986 photo, died on March 10, 2010. The Canadian-born actor, who starred in 'The Lost Boys' but was probably best known for his roles with fellow actor Corey Feldman, was only 38 years old. The actor had been struggling with drug addiction for years and has been in and out of rehab. He starred in a reality show with Feldman in 2007 called 'The Two Coreys.'

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Alexander McQueen, the iconic British fashion designer with an A-list clientele, was found dead Thursday inside his London home after reportedly killing himself. The 40-year-old McQueen, the son of a taxi driver who wound up making suits for Prince Charles and gowns for Oscar-winner Kate Winslet, committed suicide, according to the London Daily Mail.

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Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington was found dead on July 20, 2017, from an apparent suicide. He was 41. According to law enforcement, Bennington hanged himself at his private residence in Palos Verdes Estates in L.A. County. The singer was close with Chris Cornell, who also committed suicide by hanging in May. Today would have been Cornell's 53rd birthday. He is survived by his wife and 6 children.

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Rapper Fredo Santana died from a seizure on Jan. 19, 2018, family members told TMZ. He was 27. The Chicago-born rapper, who was Chief Keef's cousin, was found by his girlfriend around 11:30 p.m. A number of rappers took to social media to pay their respects, including Drake who posted an Instagram photo of the two of them along with the caption, "Rest In Peace Santana."

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Kate Spade, the world famous handbag designer, was found dead of a suspected suicide in her Upper East Side apartment on June 5, 2018. She was 55. She is survived by her husband Andy Spade, brother of actor and comedian David Spade, and their daughter, Frances, who was born in February 2005.

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Rapper Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest died on March 22, 2016 at age 45. The rapper had previously been very open with his health issues and his sturggle with Type 1 diabetes.

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John Henson, the son of the late Muppets creator Jim Henson, has died at just 48-years-old. Cheryl Henson says her brother died of a "massive heart attack" at his home in Saugerties, New York on Feb. 14, 2014. Henson followed in his famous father's footsteps as a puppeteer, performing as Sweetums the ogre in several films, including "Muppet Treasure Island" and "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie." John Henson is survived by his wife, Gyongyi, and their two daughters, Katrina, 15, and Sydney, 10. A private funeral service is planned, the family said.

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Aaliyah, 22 (1/16/79-8/25/01): Aaliyah, born in Bed-Stuy and raised in Detroit, was the walking definition of street cool in the late 1990s. She only cut three albums - 'Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number,' 'One In a Million' and 'Aaliyah,' released just weeks before she died in a plane crash in the Bahamas.

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Comedian Patrice O?Neal died on Nov. 28 after suffering a stroke in late October, his friends confirm. He was 41. The 'Opie and Anthony' radio show, where O?Neal was a frequent guest, confirmed the sad news on Twitter the next day. 'Yes it's true that our pal Patrice O'Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker I've ever known PERIOD. #devastated,' host Opie tweeted. O?Neal, a long-time fixture in the New York comedy scene, was a diabetic.

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Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, a socialite, reality TV star and goddaughter of Prince Charles, was found dead at her home in South Kensington, England. She was 45. The death is being treated as unexplained. Palmer-Tomkinson, who had received treatment for a non-malignant brain tumor in 2016, hit back at critics who blamed her ailing health on her cocaine addiction.

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Amy Winehouse, the British pop singer whose hard-partying ways often overshadowed her soulful sound, has died at just 27, police said. Winehouse struggled with drug addiction throughout her career, which began when she skyrocketed to fame with her hit 'Rehab'. The sultry singer's career was marred by her constant battle with drugs and family's public pleas for her to get help. She was found dead in her London flat.

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Cory Monteith, one of the stars of FOX's hit TV show "Glee," was found dead at the age of 31 on July 13, 2013 in Canada. The actor's body was discovered by staff of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in downtown Vancouver after he missed his check out time. Monteith died from an overdose of heroin and alcohol, Canadian officials later confirmed. A toxicology test showed the actor "died from a mix of drug toxicity." Take a look back at Monteith's life and career ...

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Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel D. Hale, passed away on March 15, 2011. The 41-year-old battled health issues for years, surviving two strokes in 2007 and 2008. The rapper is best known for his collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Warren G., and Dr. Dre. Nate Dogg made his debut on the album 'The Chronic,' Dr. Dre's solo debut album. The rapper from Long Beach, California's greatest success came from these collaborations with hip hop artists.

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Michael Nyqvist, who starred in the original Swedish version of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' in 2009, succumbed to lung cancer and died at the age of 56 on June 27, 2017. Following the success of the films, Nyqvist starred in a number of American films including 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' and 'John Wick.'

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Rotund rap legend Heavy D died on Nov. 8 after collapsing in his California home. He was 44. The Westchester County-raised entertainer was taken by ambulance to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles about 11:25 a.m. and died 90 minutes later, cops told the Daily News. 'I?m definitely saddened by the loss of Heavy. He was a really good person,' said Damon Williams, vice president of programming for Music Choice, the multi-platform video and music network. With catchy dance tunes that included R&B riffs, Heavy D was one of the first rappers to cross over to mainstream popularity, Williams said.

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Danny Dias, who starred on season 13 of MTV's "Road Rules" was found dead in Brooklyn apartment. He was 33. The reality star reportedly took LSD or mushrooms on June 4, 2017, when he freaked out and ran into his room, a friend who was at the apartment told TMZ.

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Jeff Hanneman, a member of the heavy metal band Slayer, died on May 2, 2013 from liver failure. The Slayer founder was 49 years old. Hanneman's career was irrevocably changed after nearly losing an arm to a spider bite. "The music industry has lost a true trailblazer, and our deepest sympathies go out to his family, his bandmates and fans around the world who mourn his untimely passing," said Neil Portnow, president and CEO of the Recording Academy, in a statement.

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Jean Harlow, 26 (1911-1937): Jean Harlow was the blonde bombshell of her era. She would have been the blonde bombshell of almost any era. She made dozens of films in that contract era, with titles like "Red-Headed Woman," "Platinum Blonde" and "Wife Vs. Secretary." Secretary." The funny thing was, she was a good actress, with splendid comic timing. Harlow died suddenly, and tragically of renal failure.

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Radio personality Crackhead Bob from the Howard Stern Show had died at age 56. Bob, whose real name was George Harvey, was a regular on Stern's show until 2001. He was found dead in his Texas apartment on Feb. 1, 2016, but his cause of death remains unclear at this point.

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Swedish DJ Avicii, best known for his 2013 song "Wake Me Up", died in Muscat, Oman on Apr. 20, 2018 at the age of 28. Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was nominated for two Grammyâ??s throughout his career - for working with David Guetta on 2012's "Sunshine" and for his song "Levels" in 2013 - and released two full-length albums and an EP between 2013 and 2017, the latter of which was nominated for a 2018 Billboard Music Award for top dance/electronic album. He retired from touring in 2016 due to health issues.

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Romanian-Canadian singer Anca Pop died after her car plunged into the Danube, police said on Dec. 18, 2018.

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Selena, 23 (4/16/71-3/31/95): There was nothing self-destructive about Selena, who had built herself an extraordinary career and at the age of 23 was widely known as 'The Queen of Tejano Music.' Born in Texas to Mexican parents, she built a multi-national following that included platinum sales and a Grammy award. Selena was murdered by an obsessed fan.

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Colin Kroll, the HQ Trivia and Vine founder, has reportedly died of an apparent drug overdose. He was 35. Police found his body after his girlfriend hadn't heard from him and called the cops, TMZ reported. Cocaine and heroin were allegedly found nearby.

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Bobbi Kristina (r.), the daughter of Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston, was pronounced dead on July 26, 2015 at the age of 22. The sad news comes 6 months after Kristina was found unconscious submerged in her bathtub on Jan. 31, 2015 and was in a medically induced coma on life support.

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Brooklyn actress Lisa Lynn Master, who had roles in "Law & Order Special Victims Unit," "Ugly Betty" and most recently "Nashville," tragically took her own life during a modeling trip to Peru on Nov. 17, 2016. She was 52. The actress was found dead inside her hotel room closet at about 11.50pm, according to the newspaper Peru 21. She reportedly hanged herself with her skirt.

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The King of Pop, legendary artist Michael Jackson, passed away June 25, 2009, after he was rushed to the hospital following possible cardiac arrest.

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James Gandolfini, the New Jersey-bred actor whose Mafia-boss character survived six seasons of mob hits and panic attacks on "The Sopranos," died on June 19, 2013 in Italy. He was 51. The man behind Tony Soprano was with his teenage son, Michael, 13, when he suffered a massive heart attack, a source close to the barrel-chested actor said. The actor also had a 9-month old daughter with wife Deborah Lin.

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Patsy Cline, 30 (1932-1963): The acclaimed female vocalist found success as a country music star, but her musical influence has stretched far beyond that specific genre. Her strong, infectious voice crooned such hits as 'Walkin' After Midnight' and 'I Fall to Pieces' before she died in an airplane crash at age 30.

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Robert Hegyes, one of the Sweathogs on the immortal New York high school comedy 'Welcome Back, Kotter,' died on Jan. 26, 2012 after suffering apparent heart failure at his Metuchen, N.J., home. He was taken to JFK Hospital in Edison, where he was pronounced dead. He was 60 and had been in poor health since a heart attack several years ago. On 'Kotter,' Hegyes played Juan Luis Pedro Philippo DeHuevos Epstein, a Puerto Rican Jew who was known for his tall hair, short stature, big mouth and large attitude.

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After a long and courageous battle with liver cancer, Bravo's "Blood Sweat and Heels" star Daisy Lewellyn has died on April 8, 2016. She was 36. The reality star and self-proclaimed "Queen of Chic," was reportedly diagnosed in 2014 at the age of 34 with stage-three cancer of the bile ducts. It wasn't until the following year when she opened up to the public about her rare condition on the second season of the show.

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Sharon Tate, 26 (1943-1969): Sharon Tate was a drop-dead-gorgeous actress who had surprised a lot of movie-goers with her acting skills in less-than-classic films like "Valley of the Dolls." After starring in "The Fearless Vampire Killers," she married its director, Roman Polanski, and was eight months pregnant with their first child when she was brutally - and infamously - murdered by Charles Manson.

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Comedian Harris Wittles died on Feb. 19, 2015 of an apparent drug overdose in his Los Angeles apartment. He was 30 years old. Wittles rose to fame as an executive producer for the hit comedy show "Parks and Recreation," which he also wrote and had a bit part on. Earlier in his career, he was also a writer on "The Sarah Silverman Program" and "Eastbound and Down."

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David "Kidd" Kraddick, the high-octane radio and TV host of the "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning" show heard on dozens of U.S. radio stations, died at a charity golf event near New Orleans, a publicist said. Kraddick was 53. The Texas-based radio and television personality, whose program is syndicated by YEA Networks, died at his Kidd's Kids charity function in the New Orleans suburb of Gretna on July 27, 2013, said publicist Ladd Biro in releasing a network statement.

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Former child star Michael Galeota was pronounced dead in his Glendale, Calif. home on Jan. 10, 2016. He was 31. The Disney actor, who starred in "Clubhouse Detectives" and the television series "The Jersey," is said to have had several health problems and died of natural causes.

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Actor Sawyer Sweeten, known for his role on "Everybody Loves Raymond", tragically shot himself in the head on his family's front porch in Texas. He was 19. He was found with a gunshot wound to his head. The teenager played Geoffrey Barone on the beloved show, while his twin brother played Michael. Their older sister Madylin also played their older sibling on the show, Ally.

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Jim Morrison, 27 (12/8/43-7/3/71): They called him the brooding poet of rock ?n' roll, which sounds a little pretentious. But this son of a career Navy man wrote some unusual and intelligent songs that explored creepy areas ('The End') and sometimes just had fun ('Hello, I love you, won't you tell me your name'). Morrison was found dead in the bathtub of his Paris apartment.

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Ritchie Valens, 17 (1941-1959) and the Big Bopper, 28 (1930-1959):The fatal plane crash occurred on Feb. 3rd, 1959, which would become known as the 'Day the Music Died.' On its 50th anniversary, David Hinckley considered their place in the pantheon of rock n' roll.

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Rapper Yung Mazi, who survived 10 prior shootings, was shot and killed in Atlanta on Aug. 6, 2017, according to officials. He was 31 years old. The gunman attacked the artist, whose real name is Jabril Abdur-Rahman, around 8:55 p.m. in the city's Kirkwood neighborhood. Young Mazi's colleague paid tribute to him on Instagram by sharing an image of his friend, along with the caption, "Rest easy Mazi." No arrest have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

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A fatal cocktail of prescription drugs and booze killed Whitney Houston before she became submerged in a bathtub, the singer?s relatives reportedly were told. The Los Angeles County Coroner?s Office does not believe the 'I Will Always Love You' star drowned, contrary to earlier reports suggesting she slumped beneath the water in a drug-induced stupor, TMZ.com reported Feb. 13. Coroner?s officials told Houston?s family the onetime queen of pop did not have enough water in her lungs to suggest she drowned and was likely dead already.

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Freddie Prinze, 22 (1954-1977): Prinze was really known for one TV series, "Chico and the Man," but that was enough to make him a major source of Latino pride, since not many had gotten that kind of chance or executed it so successfully. But while Prinze was married and outwardly doing well, he suffered from depression. Prinze shot himself and died of a gunshot wound to the head.

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John Lennon, 40 (1940-1980): On December 8, 1980, the unimaginable happened, music legend John Lennon was murdered outside of the Dakota in New York City by Mark David Chapman. After unprecedented success as a founding member of the Beatles, John Lennon pursued a solo career and is considered one of the best songwriters in music history.

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Kim Porter, a former model, actress and longtime partner of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, died of cardiac arrest on Nov. 15, 2018; Porter was 47. Porter and Combs had three children together throughout their 13 year relationship from 1994 to 2007: son Christian and twin daughters D'Lia and Jessie; Combs also raised Porter's son Quincy from her previous marriage to singer Al B. Sure. Porter's passing prompted an outpouring of mourning from musicians, especially those involved with and inspired by Comb's "Bad Boy" record label.

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John Ritter, 54 (1948-2003): The "Threes Company" star died in September 2003, after suffering an aortic dissection, two months before the release of his final film, 'Bad Santa.'

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Beloved comedian Robin Williams was found dead from a possible suicide on Aug. 11, 2014. The 63-year-old actor was found unconscious at around 12 p.m. inside his home in Tiburon, Calif. The Academy Award-winning actor was best known for his comedic roles in films such as "Jumanji" and "Mrs. Doubtfire."

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Rick Genest, a Canadian model known as "Zombie Boy," was found dead on Aug. 3, 2018. He was 32. Initial reports said that Genest had killed himself, though his family and manager disputed that account.

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British actress Emma Chambers, who starred as Alice Tinker in the BBC's "The Vicar of Dibley" and had the role of Honey in "Notting Role," has died, the BBC reported. She was 53. Her agency said that she died from natural causes and will be "greatly missed." She is survived by her husband, fellow actor Ian Dunn.

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Porn star August Ames died on Dec. 5, 2017. She was 23. No official cause of death has been given, but her friends believe it was a suicide, according to The Blast. Law enforcement sources said there was no indication of foul play at the scene. Her husband, director Kevin Moore, described her as "the kindest person [he] ever knew," he told industry trade magazine Adult Video News. "She meant the world to me." Ames had starred in more than 27- x-rated films before her death.

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Jimi Hendrix, 27 (1942- 1970): Hendrix's single name - either one of them - is still synonymous with the wild, unleashed power of the electric guitar. He found things there that no one else had found, and while he had a basically shy nature, being on-stage brought out a side of him that for many fans still defines the utter freedom of rock 'n' roll. There is some mystery surrounding his death, but the official cause was listed as asphyxiation after inhaling his own vomit while intoxicated.

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Former Disney star Lee Thompson Young was found dead of an apparent gunshot to the head in his North Hollywood apartment on Aug. 19, 2013 and cops were investigating the case as a suicide, a law enforcement source told the Daily News. Young, 29, was best known for his leading role in the Disney series "The Famous Jett Jackson." He was found unresponsive by Los Angeles cops conducting a welfare check about 9 a.m. after reportedly missing a call time on the set of the TNT police drama "Rizzoli & Isles," the source said. Investigators believe Young took his own life, the celebrity website TMZ.com reported.

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Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera, 43, died in a jet crash in northern Mexico on December 9, 2012. The wreckage of the private Learjet 25 she was on, along with six others, was found in a mountainous region of Sierra Madre Oriental. Known fondly to her fans as "La Diva de la Banda," Rivera had a 20 year singing career where she sold more than 15 million records, including having hit songs like "De Contrabando" and "La Gran Senora." A huge star on Spanish-language television, she also had her own reality shows. She was in route to Tuluca, Mexico when the tragedy struck, where she was set to tape an interview for Mexican TV.

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Actor Brad Bufanda committed suicide on Nov. 1, 2017, his rep confirmed on Nov. 3. The actor was 34. During his career, Bufanda starred in the first two seasons of 'Veronica Mars', in the 2004 film 'A Cinderella Story', and had roles on 'Malcolm in the Middle', 'CSI: Miami', 'Sons of Anarchy', and 'Days of Our Lives'.

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Frankie Lymon, 25 (1942-1968): It's been argued that Frankie Lymon was rock ?n' roll's first teen idol - that is, someone who actually a teenager when he became an idol. Frankie was 13 when he and his Harlem vocal quintet, appropriately called the Teenagers, recorded "Why Do Fools Fall In Love." Lymon died of a drug overdose.

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Chris Kelly, member of the iconic 1990's rap duo Kris Kross, is dead at 34. The musician died at an Atlanta hospital following an apparent drug overdose at his home, authorities said, though no official cause of death has been determined. Police were called to his home on May 1, 2013 and he was transported to Atlanta Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Kelly is most famous for his 1992 song "Jump," a hit off the debut Kris Kross album "Totally Krossed Out."

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Lisa Robin Kelly, an actress best known for her long-running role on "That '70s Show," died at the age of 43 on Aug. 14, 2013. Kelly had been staying at a rehab facility in California when she passed away in her sleep, according to TMZ. Kelly's agent told the gossip site that the actress had voluntarily checked herself into treatment during the past week. "She had been fighting demons for a while and finally lost her battle," her agent said. Kelly had been arrested several times in the past three years for a string of incidents, including a DUI and an assault charge. In June, Kelly had filed for divorce from her husband Robert Gilliam, citing irreconcilable differences for as the cause of their split.

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Chris Cornell, the frontman Soundgarden and Audioslave, was found dead in a hotel room after performing in Detroit on May 18, 2017. He was 52. His death is being investigated as a "possible suicide."

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John Candy, 43 (1950-1994): The comedic actor died of a heart attack while shooting "Wagons East," shown above, in 1994. Rising to fame on the Canadian comedy show, "Second City Television," Candy reached American audiences starring alongside Tom Hanks in "Splash." From bit parts to starring roles, Candy touched a slew of comedic films throughout the '80s and early '90s, most notably "Spaceballs" and "Uncle Buck."

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Hollywood stunner Brittany Murphy, who found big-screen success after her breakout role in 'Clueless,' died on Dec. 20, 2009 after collapsing in the shower. Los Angeles cops are investigating the 32-year-old's sudden death, but a coroner official said it 'appears to be natural.' The screen siren and singer was in full cardiac arrest and could not be revived after her beloved mother - who told paramedics the actress was diabetic - found her unconscious in the shower, TMZ reported.

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Kevin Sharp, the country singer well known for his chart-topping hits including "Nobody Knows," a single from his 1996 debut album "Measure of a Man," died in Fair Oaks, Calif. on April 19, 2014. He was 43. The singer, who survived a public battle with cancer, died of complications from past stomach surgeries and digestive issues. Sharp had released two other albums, "Love Is" in 1998 and "Make a Wish" in 2005.

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L'Wren Scott, a celebrated fashion designer and girlfriend to Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, was found hanged to death in an apparent suicide in Manhattan on March 17, 2014. She was 49. Scott was discovered hanging from a scarf on a doorknob by her assistant at 200 11th Ave. around 10 a.m., sources said. The 6'4 model had been dating Jagger for nearly 13 years.

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Ryan Dunn, one of the stars of MTV's 'Jackass,' has died in a car accident. He was 34. The daredevil, known to fans for his gross-out stunts alongside Johnny Knoxville, was in a Porsche that was traveling down Route 322 in West Goshen Township in Pennsylvania around 3 a.m. when it went over a guardrail, crashed into trees and burst into flames. Both Dunn and an unidentified occupant perished. Pittsburgh radio station 96.1's The Morning Freak Show is reporting Dunn was behind the wheel when the car crashed.

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"Bachelor" star Gia Allemand died on Aug. 14 of an apparent suicide at the age of 29, according to reports. The reality show contestant, who appeared on season 14 of the series, was admitted to University Hospital in New Orleans in critical condition on Aug. 12 for "a serious emergency medical event," her publicist told the Associated Press. Allemand finished third in her season of "The Bachelor," ultimately losing Jake Pavelka's rose to Vienna Girardi. Before she gained fame on "The Bachelor," Allemand was a model, actress and ballet dancer. She began working at a young age, appearing in commercials for Gerber and Johnson & Johnson. Allemand attended the University of Hartford, where she took acting classes.

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Emo rapper Lil Peep, described as one of the most promising young talents after emerging onto the scene just over 2 years ago, has died. He was 21. It is suspected that Peep, whose real name is Gustav Ahr, died of a drug overdose, The Guardian reports. Just hours before his death, the New York native posted a video saying he had taken prescription drugs and other substances. Bella Thorne, who once dated the musician, tweeted, "Peep you deserved more out of life. Life didn't do your greatness justice."

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Star of '80s classic "Can't Buy Me Love," Amanda Peterson, was found dead at age 43 in her Colorado home on July 5, 2015. The actress began her career in 1982 as an orphan in "Annie" and worked steadily until her last role in 1994, where she played Julie Moore in the film "Windrunner." While her cause of death is currently unknown, her mother told CNN, "She had some medical problems with her heart but we don't know the cause yet." The late actress is pictured here at age 16 in 1988.

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Koren pop star Kim Jong-hyun, better known as Jonghyun, died at the age of 28 on Dec. 18, 2017. His death is being investigated as a possible suicide. Jonghyun, who is a member of the South Korean group Shinee, was found unconcious by his sister in a rented apartment, according to a local news outlet. His sister then reportedly called police and said she thought Jonghyun was trying to take his life. Days before his death, he sent a a message to his sister along with the words "final farewell." "I've had a hard time. Please let me go and say that I did a good job. This is my last word," the message reportedly read.

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Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment of a possible drug overdose on Feb. 2, 2014 according to a law enforcement official. He was 46-years-old. The actor's body was found in the bathroom of his 4th floor apartment at around 11:15 a.m. with a hypodermic needle still in his arm, police said.

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Clark Gable, 59 (1901-1960): The 'Gone with the Wind' star, shown above second from r., was still working hard shortly before his death in 1960, following the completion of 'The Misfits,' shown above second from right, with Marilyn Monroe.

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American music producer and UK television personality David Gest, best known as the former husband of Liza Minnelli and childhood friend of Michael Jackson, was found dead in his hotel room at the Four Seasons in Canary Wharf, London on April 12, 2016. He was 62. His friend Imad Handi, confirmed the news in a statement: "It is with great sadness that I can confirm that David Gest has died today," the statement read. Gest and Minnelli were married on March 16, 2002 and separated just a year and a half later, which ended in a bitter lawsuit. Gest sued Minnelli for $10 million, claiming she physically abused him during their marriage due to her persistent alcoholism. The suit was dismissed in September 2006.

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Daryle Singletary, a country singer who earned himself numerous Top 40 Country songs in the '90s and early 2000s, died on Feb. 12, 2018 at his home in Nashville. He was 46. No cause of death was given. Singletary had most recently performed at a show at the Cowboys Nightclub in Louisiana days before his untimely passing.

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'True Blood' star Nelsan Ellis passed away on July 8, 2017 at age 39, following complications from heart failure. Ellis starred as Lafayette Reynolds, a cook with psychic powers, in HBO's wildly popular vampire series from 2008 to 2014. Ellis also starred as Shinwell Johnson on 'Elementary,' as well as movies like 'The Soloist,' 'The Butler,' and the James Brown biopic 'Get on Up.'

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Christian Audigier, the fashion designer behind Ed Hardy, tragically died of cancer at age 53. Audigier had been undergoing cancer treatment for Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a bone marrow and blood disease, since this past April. Before launching Ed Hardy, the French designer was the head designer at Von Dutch for three years.

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Actor Michael Clarke Duncan, the miraculous mountain of muscle in the Oscar-nominated film "The Green Mile," died on Sept. 3, 2012 in Los Angeles after a massive heart attack in July. The hulking 6-foot-5, 325-pound movie star passed away early in the day at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at age 54, his rep confirmed to the Daily News. "(He) suffered a myocardial infarction on July 13 and never fully recovered," the rep said. Duncan previously worked as a bodyguard for Will Smith and Jamie Foxx and was hired to protect Brooklyn rapper Christopher (Notorious B.I.G) Wallace the night Wallace was murdered in Los Angeles. Duncan pursued acting full-time after that and scored an Oscar nomination for "The Green Mile." He also appeared in "Armageddon," "The Whole Nine Yards" and "Sin City."

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M-Bone, a member of the popular hip-hop group Cali Swag District, was shot and killed on May 15, 2011. According to TMZ, the 22-year-old rapper was the victim of a drive-by shooting in Inglewood, Calif. M-Bone, whose real name was Montae Talbert, was standing next to his car in front a liquor store at 11:32 p.m. when the shots were fired. TMZ's sources also say the shooter was alone and raced down La Brea Ave. after firing on M-Bone. Cali Swag District is best known for their 2010 hit, 'Teach Me How To Dougie,' about the popular 'Dougie' dance, which went all the way to No. 1 on Billboard Heatseekers chart.

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New York Hip Hop artist Craig Mack, known for his 90s single "Flava In Ya Ear," died at age 46, on March 13, 2018. Mack died of heart failure at a hospital near his Walterboro, S.C. home, according to his producer.

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Russell Armstrong, the estranged husband of 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Taylor Armstrong, was found dead of an apparent suicide, TMZ.com reports. The Los Angeles City Fire Department reportedly found the 47-year-old hanging in his bedroom on Mulholland Drive after a roommate called 911. He was pronounced dead at 8:16 p.m. on Aug. 15, according to the gossip site. The tragic news comes one month to the day after Taylor Armstrong filed divorce papers to end their six-year marriage. She later revealed she suffered years of verbal and physical abuse from her husband.

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Suzanne Crough, who played Tracy Partridge on "The Partridge Family," died suddenly at her home in Nevada on April 27, 2015. She was 52 years old. Crough starred on the popular show for four years and portrayed the family's youngest child.