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.

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 actors' decades-long feud began on a 1970s movie set and reached a head at a dinner party where they allegedly got in a scuffle over the royal.

After chasing deadly animals around the globe, it was a freak accident with the normally calm stingray that ultimately took the life of the Australian animal advocate in 2006.

When a new television network hit the airwaves on August 1, 1981, it was anchored by five relative unknowns, who have stuck by each other’s sides through the decades.

Growing up as the son of factory workers, Osbourne found himself working in a slaughterhouse and getting jailed before finding his way to superstardom.

The rock star was reveling in the success of a solo career, when the unimaginable happened, ending the life of his close friend and musical confidante Randy Rhoads.

The actor, along with several other of the show's decision-makers, wanted the hit sitcom to capture the reality of war, even in a comedy.

The actress' sudden passing at the age of 32, left many puzzled — then her husband died in the exact same way five months later, leaving more questions than answers.

The King of Rock 'n' Roll visited the White House in 1970 with one goal: to have Nixon grant him a federal narc badge.

The highly-anticipated May 1965 rematch between the heavyweight champions almost didn't happen.

The royal and musician's camaraderie was like any other, filled with laughter, love — and an epic fight.

The world watched as the "Rehab" singer lost control of her life, ending in her untimely passing at age 27.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.