Lansbury was a stage and screen star, and her decision to transition to television was a big career gamble.

The ‘Star Wars’ heroine and the singer-songwriter of Simon & Garfunkel fame connected right away, but their subsequent relationship was often rocky.

The Italian fashion designer was coming home from a neighborhood walk when a madman appeared out of nowhere and shot him dead on the steps of his beloved Miami Beach mansion.

The notorious robber was killed by a would-be gang member while plotting his next heist.

Dancers Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan brought the band's songs to life — without singing a single note.

During the time of the kiss, there were still many questions about AIDS, a disease which Hudson had, including if you could transmit it from locking lips.

These children of the 'Bel Paese' left behind an indelible imprint with their contributions to humanity, sports, science and popular culture.

While their romance was filled with headline-grabbing drama, their love endured for decades until the 'Charlie Angels' star's death.

Putting their differences aside, the politicians worked together on the defense team for Levi Weeks, who was accused of murdering Elma Sands in 1799.

The actor was beloved by millions, but he had to live a double life, concealing his sexuality to secure his career.

The Queen frontman's dental emergency opened the door for the punk rockers' foul-mouthed introduction to the world on live television.

The pair's contentious relationship began in the early days of American politics and ended in a duel that took Hamilton's life.

The true-crime writer spent the last six years of her life chasing down the infamous California serial killer and rapist.

Thanks to a friend lending the royal his clothes, Diana was able to go incognito and have a carefree night out on the town.

From “Honest Abe” and “Tricky Dick” to the “Great Sphinx," these monikers revealed what the people really thought about these United States leaders.

Reynolds and Fisher were in a seemingly happy marriage with two children until he blindsided the actress and left her for her best friend, Taylor.

Singer Chynna Phillips wrote the lyrics about her struggle with addiction and remembering to "take life one day at a time."

Backed by an ambitious stage mom, the street boys from Manhattan’s Upper East Side set sail as singers before hitting their stride as comedic maestros.

The musician scribbled a bunch of words about breakfast foods in place of lyrics and months later, turned the tune into "Yesterday."

Wepner's 1975 fight with Muhammad Ali motivated Sylvester Stallone to write the movie about a fighting underdog.

What started as a twitch in his finger turned into a life-changing fight for the 'Back to the Future' star.

The actor was just weeks away from the premiere of 'Exit the Dragon' when he suddenly — and shockingly — died in Hong Kong.

The two groups were at completely different points in their careers when an unlikely collaboration changed the courses of both of their histories.

Playing alien Mork on an episode of the sitcom was a star-making role for the up-and-coming actor, whose comedic genius was evident from the moment he stepped on the set.