The ‘Late Show’ host was just 10 years old when he lost his father and two brothers in a fatal accident.

Throughout her record-breaking realm as British monarch, the Queen has been saved by security, luck and her own strong will.

The ‘Daily Show’ host was 10 years old when apartheid ended, but his experience under the regime left a lasting impact on his life and career.

The Shoshone Native American translated, foraged and soothed tensions for the intrepid explorers, all while carrying her infant son.

The marriage between the musician and model has remained steadfast through the highest of highs —and the lowest of lows.

In true Diana style, the gown from her 1981 nuptials to Prince Charles represented both her extreme grandeur and sophisticated simplicity.

These notable figures passed away on the spookiest day of the year, October 31.

The famed literary and celluloid antagonist was based on a Mexican doctor who murdered his boyfriend in 1959.

Vili Fualaau, who famously had an affair with his teacher when he was a teen, recalls the last months of her life before she died of cancer in July 2020.

Leads Josh Brolin and Sean Astin have enjoyed extended success as actors, while others pivoted to work as screenwriters, stunt coordinators and activists.

The world was riveted to the long-running saga of the American exchange student who was accused of killing her roommate.

Fans of the hit sitcom were scratching their heads at the beginning of season six when a new actor stepped into the role of Darrin.

More than a century after his untimely demise, there are still rumors and legends about how the author met his end.

Formerly enslaved Douglass was inspired by the white abolitionist’s passion, but they often butted heads, including over the raid at Harpers Ferry.

As the statistics for breast cancer continue to rise, these famous thrivers have shared their stories and advocated for awareness and regular exams.

The vice president possessed a deep admiration for his devoted son who succumbed to brain cancer at age 46.

The Colorado father killed his family in August 2018 and confessed just days later.

Though he only released one film before his dying in a car crash, the actor became a lasting figure in pop culture.

The politician's life was upended following his election to the U.S. Senate in 1972 when his first wife and baby daughter lost their lives.

The double-amputee amazed legions of fans with his world-class sprinting times before he shocked them by killing his girlfriend on Valentine's Day 2013.

These history-making individuals were posthumously honored with their caskets displayed in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.

The 1960 debate was the first time the public could watch presidential hopefuls battle on television.

After seeing her on stage with Prince, musician Lionel Richie was captivated and knew he had to be part of the future reality star's life.

The 8-year-old dreamed of going to the “beautiful school” white children attended and not the Mexican school, which consisted of two wooden shacks filled with second-hand books and faulty desks.