The deaths of some of the world’s most famous celebrities remain shrouded in mystery to this day. From unsolved disappearances to mysterious accidents, a number of high-profile stars have left us with more questions than answers. From Hollywood to the world of music, these 10 mysterious celebrity deaths will leave you baffled. Read on to find out more about the strange and unsolved cases that continue to captivate the public’s imagination.
1) Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood was an American actress who died in 1981, aged 43. Her death has been shrouded in mystery ever since, with no clear cause ever established. Some theories point to the fact that Wood may have been the victim of foul play, while others suggest her death was accidental. Whatever the case, it remains one of Hollywood’s greatest unsolved mysteries.
2) Bobbi Kristina Brown
The daughter of the late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unconscious in her bathtub in January 2015. She died in July of that year with the cause of death remaining unknown. An autopsy revealed that she had suffered from “immersion associated with drug intoxication” but no clear cause of death was determined. Her death remains unsolved.
3) Brittany Murphy
Murphy was an American actress and singer. She passed away in 2009 at the age of 32 due to pneumonia. Her death is still unsolved, as no autopsy was ever performed. There are theories that suggest that her death may have been caused by foul play.
4) Heath Ledger
Actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his New York City apartment in 2008. No foul play was suspected and the cause of death was ruled an accidental overdose. Despite the official ruling, there is still speculation that his death was caused by something else. Some believe he was the victim of a conspiracy, while others theorize that his death was related to the dark themes of the Joker character he played in The Dark Knight.
5) Paul Walker
Actor Paul Walker, star of the Fast and the Furious films, died in a car accident in 2013. His death was ruled an accident, but some still question the circumstances. Walker’s friends and family believe he was murdered, as the investigation showed inconsistencies in the original report. His fans still mourn his loss and are demanding answers.
6) Tupac Shakur
Rapper and actor Tupac Shakur died in 1996, at the age of 25, in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. His death remains unsolved, with no suspects ever identified. Many theories have been suggested, but his killer remains a mystery. The legacy of Tupac Shakur’s work lives on, but the mystery of who took his life remains unsolved.
7) Biggie Smalls
The death of the Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie Smalls, is one of the most mysterious celebrity deaths that is still unsolved to this day. The rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles in 1997 and his murder remains unsolved.
8) Whitney Houston
Grammy award winning singer and actress, Whitney Houston was found dead in a hotel bathtub in 2012. Her cause of death was ruled an accidental drowning due to the effects of cocaine, heart disease, and other drugs. The death remains mysterious, as no one knows exactly what happened leading up to her death.
9) Marilyn Monroe
The death of Marilyn Monroe in 1962 is one of the most famous unsolved celebrity deaths in history. Her body was found in her Los Angeles home on August 5th, but the cause of her death has never been determined. To this day, many believe she was murdered.
10) Kurt Cobain
The iconic Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain, was found dead in his Seattle home on April 8th 1994. His death was ruled a suicide but the mystery surrounding it has still never been solved. Many theories have been put forward as to what may have happened to him that day, but none of them have ever been confirmed. To this day, fans and conspiracy theorists alike still debate the circumstances of his untimely passing.