17 Famous People Who Were Murdered That Shocked The World
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| 17 Most Famous People Who Were Murdered That Shocked The World |
Most of us have been obsessed with a certain celebrity, even if the feelings were just passion or temporary admiration. Loved by thousands of people, but behind the limelight, artists have to face countless pressures, from the invasion of their privacy to the invisible public encirclement that pushed them to come here.
Public opinion was stirred when information about the death of model Sharon, member of The Beatles John Lennon and fashion designer Gianni Versace was announced.
The fame of famous people makes many people love and hate. There are stars who have to end their lives at the hands of loved ones or passionate fans.
Here are 17 famous people's deaths that shocked the world, compiled and introduced by KnowInsiders.com:
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1. Abraham Lincoln
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| Abraham Lincoln |
Happened at about 10:15 p.m. on April 14, 1865, when he was going to see a play at the Ford Theater in Washington, D.C. Accompanying the President were his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William H. Seward.
The 16th President of the United States was shot in the back of the head with a 44mm Derringer pistol while his bodyguard was out. The main culprit is the famous actor John Wilkes Booth, also a spy for the Confederate States of America. Ten days after the assassination, he was discovered on a farm in Virginia, about 48 kilometers south of Washington. On April 26, he was shot and killed by federal soldiers.
2. John Lennon
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| John Lennon |
The singer who spread a message of hope and world peace died in a way he did not deserve. On December 8, 1980, he was assassinated by one of his fans. The singer was killed in front of his Manhattan apartment after being shot four times from behind.
Mark Chapman murdered him because of the somewhat controversial lyrics of some Beatles' songs and John's remark "More popular than Jesus," which fueled Chapman's hatred and drove him to murder John. In front of his own wife, he was shot from behind. The 40-year-old passed away, leaving his fans to mourn him indefinitely.
3. Sharon Tate
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| Sharon Tate |
Sharon is a model and actress talented in both drama and comedy in the 60s of the last century. She married director Roman Polanski and was murdered while pregnant with her first child.
On the night of August 9, 1969, Sharon Tate and four other victims were kidnapped by Tex Watson and three members of the Manson family to the former home of producer Terry Melcher. All were killed there during the night.
The Manson family, led by Charles Manson, was a cult that committed nine murders in California, USA, during the summer of 1969.
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4. Marvin Gaye
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| Marvin Gaye |
The death of the black singer was an obsession for the public at that time. Unbelievably, Gaye was killed by his own biological father, the day before his 45th birthday. Father Gaye - a conservative pastor - served a suspended sentence for six years with five years of probation with consent from the relatives.
Famous in the Soul music genre, thanks to his gifted voice, Gaye was once a name that was idolized by the world during the 70s. After this period, even though at the peak, Gaye was entangled in drugs, drinking and drinking. … and a thorn that “needs to be eliminated” in the old father's eyes.
5. Christina Grimme
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| Christina Grimme |
After the show in Orlando, Christina Grimme was signing autographs for fans when she was suddenly shot and seriously injured. Three fatal shots made the former contestant of The Voice America season 6 die when he was only 22 years old.
The culprit is none other than a crazy fan of female singer Kevin Loibl. Before the crime, Kevin Loibl spent hours every day watching videos on Christina Grimme's YouTube channel and following her social media activities. Not only that, he also has Lasik surgery, hair transplant, weight loss to become more attractive. This hysterical killer has repeatedly announced to his friends that he will marry Christina Grimme.
Among the fans lined up to sign autographs at the theater that fateful day was Kevin Loibl. When the friendly singer stretched out her arms to hug Kevin Loibl, it was also when gunfire rang out, claiming the young girl's life. When controlled, the perpetrator used a gun to commit suicide.
No one knows exactly why Kevin Loibl killed Christina Grimme while he was so infatuated with her. According to friends Kevin Loibl, the killer often gets angry when someone thinks his dream of being with a beautiful woman is extremely impossible. Perhaps Kevin Loibl also realized this and led to the above heartbreaking outcome.
6. Rebecca Schaeffer
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| Rebecca Schaeffer |
Actress and model Rebecca Schaeffer was shot to death at her home in Los Angeles on July 19, 1989. At that time, she was only 21 years old. The killer named Robert Bardo is a crazy fan of beauty. He wrote to Schaeffer, tried to meet her at the studio where she filmed My Sister Sam, and followed up after obtaining her home address from driving records. Currently, this guy is still serving life in prison and is not likely to be pardoned.
Since the heartbreaking death of Rebecca Schaeffer, new legal barriers have been created to better protect the privacy of entertainment industry activists. Accordingly, the law makes stalking a crime, there is also a written restriction on access to address information from driving records in California, a Los Angeles police unit created to specialize in the case of fans being obsessed with stars. Criminal penalties for stalking were also adopted in other states.
Although not completely solved, this new protective barrier has helped many stars get rid of the annoyance of fans who like to harass and stalk over the years.
7. Gianni Versace
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| Gianni Versace |
The famous Italian fashion designer was murdered on the doorstep of her home in Miami on July 15, 1997. The gunman, Andrew Cunanan, then 27 years old, shot Versace twice in the head.
Gianni Versace was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center but died shortly afterwards. The death of the 50-year-old talent shocked the world as well as close friends including many famous people such as Princess Diana and Sir Elton John… The true purpose of this assassination was forever unknown because Andrew Cunanan committed suicide on July 25 of the same year.
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8. Tupac Shakur
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| Tupac Shakur |
Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known as 2Pac or Makaveli, was an influential American rapper who was born Lesane Parish Crooks. Tupac Shakur will be remembered for his songs as one of the most influential rappers of all time.
Tupac Shakur was in Las Vegas on the evening of September 7, 1996, to celebrate the birthday of his business partner Tracy Danielle. Tupac also went to the MGM Grand to see Bruce Seldon vs. Mike Tyson. This night, before Tupac died, a lot of things happened.
A Cadillac sedan was pulled by the passenger side of Tupac's vehicle at a stop light in Las Vegas around 11:15 p.m. Tupac was shot four times, once in the arm, once in the thigh, and twice in the chest, with one bullet passing through his right lung.
Tupac was rushed to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada and placed on life support. He was pronounced dead on September 13, 1996, at 4:03 PM.
9. Martin Luther King Jr
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| Martin Luther King Jr |
On April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr was shot dead by a white man on the balcony of his second floor. The assailant was later arrested while trying to hide in the UK and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. The death of Martin Luther King Jr has made America like a fever and fall into riots. US President Johnson has declared a day of national mourning.
There are many theories that the plot against Martin Luther King Jr is related to some forces in the government, but until now, who is really behind the assassination is still a mystery.
10. Julius Caesar
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| Julius Caesar |
Julius Caesar was Rome's greatest and most powerful general, as well as its dictator. Despite his dubious motives and tactics, he was the most popular leader and was revered by the Roman people. The Great Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44BC by a group of his senators, who stabbed him 23 times.
Almost 60 senators were involved in the plot to assassinate Caesar because they were afraid he would declare himself king one day and expel everyone. On March 15, he was stabbed repeatedly during a senate meeting in Rome, Italy.
11. Michael Jackson
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| Michael Jackson |
On the evening of June 25, 2009, the King of Pop passed away. Michael died of a drug overdose, and his doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. He was imprisoned, and his medical license was revoked.
Conrad Murray was reportedly hired just weeks before Jackson's death. Michael hugged his crew after rehearsals for "Earth Song" on June 24, 2009, and was on his way home. The restricted area upstairs was only for his children and Dr. Murray. He was having serious sleeping problems at the time, and as a result of his lack of sleep, he was given a massive dose to help him sleep, which reacted horribly with his body, resulting in his death.
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12. Darrell Abbott
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| Darrel Abbott |
Darrel Abbott is one of the outstanding guitarists of the music world. In the 90s, his band Pantera was at the peak of his career with tours that were always sold out. However, this band disbanded in 2003. The male artist continued his passion when he founded a second band called Damageplan with his brother.
On December 8, 2004, while performing jubilantly on stage at the Alrosa Villa club, Darrel Abbott was suddenly fatally shot by a stranger. Not only did he kill the guitarist, but the perpetrator also incited shooting down the line of people panicking below the stands. Soon after, the police were dispatched to the scene and killed the perpetrator on the spot.
After investigation, the maniac murderer named Nathan Gale, 25 years old, once left the Marines due to mental problems. Not only that, he is also a true fan of Pantera.
13. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
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| Selena Quintanilla-Pérez |
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (stage name Selena) is commonly known as the "Queen of Tejano Music". Selena's contributions to the music and fashion industries have made her one of the most popular Mexican-American artists of the late 20th century. Two weeks before Selena's 24th birthday, the singer was banned. a fan shot dead.
The woman behind the trigger is Yolanda Saldivar. She is considered one of the "big fans" of the female singer when she runs the Selena fan club. Not only that, Yolanda Saldivar also works in the shop of this female artist's family.
Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla, told reporters that Yolanda Saldivar was kicked out of the family shop three weeks ago. Selena has asked Yolanda Saldivar to be responsible for the money that was lost at the store. The two women had arranged to meet at a motel in Corpus Christi, Texas. Here, Yolanda Saldivar shot and killed his idol.
14. Malcolm X
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| Malcolm X |
Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister who was born Malcolm Little and later Malik el-Shabazz. He was also a well-known civil rights activist during the civil rights movement. Malcolm X was also the Nation of Islam's spokesman until his assassination in 1965.
Malcolm X told interviewer Gordon Parks on February 19, 1965, that the Nation of Islam was actively attempting to assassinate him. Malcolm died on February 21, 1965, while preparing to address the OAAY in Manhattan's Audubon Ballroom. Malcolm was shot in the chest by a man wielding a shotgun.
Two more men charged at Malcolm X, both armed with semi-automatic handguns. He was rushed to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, where he died at 3:30 p.m. He had 21 gunshot wounds on the chest, left shoulder, arms, and legs, as well as ten buckshot wounds from the shotgun, according to an autopsy.
15. Mahatma Gandhi
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| Mahatma Gandhi |
Mahatma Gandhi, known as the Father of the Nation, was a prominent figure in the Indian freedom movement. Whatever his stance, it is undeniable that he was the first leader to bring the country together. His assassination on January 30, 1948, was a knife to the heart of this country. Nathuram Godse, his assassin, was tried and executed.
Gandhi was assassinated because his murderer believed Gandhi strongly supported Muslims during the 1947 partition, and Nathuram, an extremist Hindu, couldn't take it any longer and murdered Gandhi.
16. Bruce Lee
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| Bruce Lee |
The famous martial art hero ruled over movies in the 1970s, gaining worldwide acclaim. On July 20, 1973, in his sleep, the perfectly healthy and one of the strongest men on the planet died. Despite the lack of evidence of any external causes for his death, many of his fans and followers believe he was murdered.
Bruce died at the age of 32, with the cause being that his brain was swollen, but he was doing perfectly fine just before his death, and brain swelling does not happen overnight; it should have some side effects prior.
17. Adrienne Shelly
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| Adrienne Shelly |
Adrienne Shelly is an actress, screenwriter and director best known for her works "The Unbelievable Truth" and "Trust". She wrote, directed, and starred in the later beloved Waitress comedy.
The film was released after Adrienne Shelly died because she was found hanged on November 1, 2006. However, after further investigation, the police discovered that the culprit was Diego Pillco, a 19-year-old construction worker. This is a murder robbery and fake crime scene.
Conclusion
Here are 17 celebrity deaths that shocked the world. Christina Grimmie, Sharon Tate, Gianni Versace, Rebecca Schaeffer, John Lennon... all died suddenly due to murder, shocking the public.
Several murders of prominent people have occurred and continue to occur around the world, affecting people both directly and indirectly. These murders are classified as assassinations because they are political in nature and have a significant impact on the community.
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