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Last Days explores the final days of some of the biggest icons in sports and entertainment, breaking down precisely what led to the passing of figures who were larger than life but somehow even bigger in death. Derek Kaufman and Jason Beckerman debunk the myths, unpack the tragedies, and tell the real stories behind the most fascinating celebrity deaths.
TMZ hosts Last Days, a society show with 221 episodes published.
On August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe—the glamorous actress whose beauty, charisma, vulnerability, and unforgettable screen presence made her one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons—died in Los Angeles at the age of 36. By th
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On June 22, 2026, Clive Davis — the legendary music executive whose extraordinary ear for talent helped shape the sound of popular music for more than six decades — remains one of the most influential figures in entertai
On February 19, 1980, Bon Scott — the hard-living Scottish-born singer whose raspy voice, mischievous charisma, and rebellious swagger helped transform AC/DC from an Australian pub-rock act into one of the most explosive
On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X — the influential civil rights leader whose powerful voice challenged America to confront racism, inequality, and injustice — was assassinated in New York City at the age of 39. Rising fro
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On November 13, 2004, Russell Tyrone Jones — the wildly unpredictable rapper known as Ol' Dirty Bastard whose unfiltered charisma and singular voice helped define the Wu-Tang Clan’s rise from Staten Island streets to hip
On March 13, 1978, John Cazale — the quietly brilliant actor whose remarkable run of performances helped define a golden era of American cinema — died of lung cancer in New York City at the age of 42. Though his career s
On June 7, 1993, Dražen Petrović — the brilliant Croatian guard whose fearless scoring and relentless drive helped transform the NBA’s perception of European basketball — died in a car crash in Germany at the age of 28.
On May 21, 2026, Kyle Busch — the fiercely competitive NASCAR champion whose relentless drive and unapologetic intensity made him one of the sport’s most polarizing and accomplished figures — died at the age of 41 follow
On February 2, 1979, Sid Vicious — the sneering, self-destructive bassist of the Sex Pistols whose reckless persona became synonymous with the chaos and nihilism of punk rock — died of a heroin overdose in New York City
On June 29, 1978, Bob Crane — the affable star of Hogan’s Heroes whose quick wit and everyman charm made him a fixture of American television — was found murdered in a Scottsdale, Arizona apartment at the age of 49. A pe
On January 20, 2022, Meat Loaf — the thunderous-voiced rock opera icon whose theatrical grandeur and raw emotional power turned Bat Out of Hell into one of the best-selling albums of all time — died at the age of 74. A p
On August 2, 1979, Thurman Munson — the gritty captain of the New York Yankees whose defensive brilliance and stubborn leadership defined a Bronx dynasty — died in a small plane crash at the age of 32. A competitor of ra
On November 1, 2022, Takeoff — the quietly formidable Migos rapper whose precise flow and unflashy discipline anchored one of hip-hop’s most influential groups — died at the age of 28. A performer of rare technical contr
On October 21, 2003, Elliott Smith — the whisper-voiced songwriter whose fragile melodies and unflinching introspection reshaped indie music — died at the age of 34. A musician of rare emotional clarity and precision, Sm
On July 2, 1961, Ernest Hemingway — the Nobel Prize–winning author whose spare, forceful prose and larger-than-life persona helped define 20th-century American literature — died at the age of 61 from a self-inflicted gun
On November 27, 2007, Sean Taylor — the electrifying Washington Redskins safety whose rare combination of size, speed, and ferocity redefined defensive football — died at the age of 24 following a gunshot wound sustained
On July 15, 1997, Gianni Versace — the visionary Italian fashion designer whose daring use of color, sensual cuts, and fusion of art, music, and celebrity culture helped define 1990s high fashion and transform runway sho
On March 19, 2026, Chuck Norris — the martial artist turned action star whose stoic presence and roundhouse kicks made him one of the most enduring symbols of American toughness — died at the age of 86. Rising from a wor
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