Mama Cass Elliott
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Mama Cass Elliott

Cass Elliot was found dead in London when she was 32 years old and her death shocked the world.




  • Season 2

Chris Farley

The life of Chris Farley, regarded as one of the funniest comics of his generation.

Corey Haim

A look at Corey Haim's autopsy report to reveal the real cause of the actor's death.

Cory Monteith

Actor Cory Monteith ("Glee") was found dead on his hotel room floor at the young age of 31.

Janis Joplin

Rock-and-roll icon Janis Joplin dies in her hotel at only 27 years old.

Bruce Lee

The circumstances surrounding the death of martial arts superstar, Bruce Lee.

Judy Garland

An in-depth look into the factors involved in iconic actress Judy Garland's sudden death in 1969.

Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen was a legendary actor but in 1980 he passed away amid rumors and allegations.

Richard Pryor

A fresh look at the death of actor, comic, and American icon, Richard Pryor.

Bob Marley

Bob Marley was a musical revolutionary who brought reggae to the world stage.

Bernie Mac

Well-known comic Bernie Mac worked his way out of poverty and became a household name.

Dennis Wilson

A fresh look at the mysterious, untimely death of Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson.

Anissa Jones

Dr. Michael Hunter investigates child star Anissa Jones' life and tragic last hours.

Natalie Cole

Daughter of Nat `King' Cole, Natalie Cole was a unique singing legend.

Kurt Cobain

An investigation into the last hours of Nirvana's lead singer, Kurt Cobain.

Prince

Prince died, shockingly, of a drug overdose in 2016; the case is still under investigation.

Steve Jobs

An in-depth look at the life and career of revolutionary product designer, Steve Jobs.

John Denver

An in-depth look at the details surrounding the death of legendary singer/songwriter John Denver.

Patrick Swayze

Best known for his roles in "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost," Patrick Swayze was a legendary actor.
  • Season 3

James Dean

In 1955, 24-year-old actor James Dean died in a car crash; mystery surrounds the cause of the crash.

Elizabeth Taylor

In 2011, beloved actress Elizabeth Taylor dies; her life had been plagued by tragedy and addiction.

David Bowie

In 2016, David Bowie dies from cancer just two days after his 69th birthday.

Lou Reed

Provocative and iconic rock star Lou Reed transformed the face of modern music.

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers the world has ever known; in 2016 Muhammed Ali died.

Miles Davis

In 1991, legendary jazz trumpet player Miles Davis died suddenly; an examination into his death.

James Brown

James Brown was one of the most iconic performers of all time; in 2006 he died unexpectedly.

Marvin Gaye

On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gaye is shot by his father; Dr. Michael Hunter reopens this bizarre case.

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol rises to fame in the 1960s as the trailblazing leader of the pop art movement.

Mama Cass Elliott

Cass Elliot was found dead in London when she was 32 years old and her death shocked the world.

Andy Kaufman

On May 16, 1984, comic Andy Kaufman dies but some believe he may have faked his own death.

Farrah Fawcett

On June 25, 2009, actress and 1970s icon Farrah Fawcett dies of a rare form of cancer.

Mindy McCready

In 2013 country singer Mindy McCready took her own life; Dr. Michael Hunter looks into the cause.

Johnny Cash

In 2003, legendary singer Johnny Cash dies in Nashville, Tenn., from respiratory arrest.

George Harrison

In 2001, amid secrecy, former Beatle George Harrison dies after a short battle with lung cancer.

George Michael

George Michael, one of the most brilliant performers of his generation.

Gram Parsons

In 1973 singer and musician Gram Parsons died in California at only 26 years old.

Barry White

On July 4, 2003, singer-songwriter, producer and self-taught pianist Barry White dies.

Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore, considered the sweetheart of American television, faces a life of difficulty.

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini's acting career takes off when he stars in "The Sopranos."
  • Season 4

Tammy Wynette

On April 6, 1998 country icon Tammy Wynette was found dead her Nashville home.

Hugh Hefner

On Sept. 27, 2017, media magnate and international playboy Hugh Hefner dies.

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher died in 2016; she was best known for playing Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films.

Roy Orbison

Singer Roy Orbison dies at age 52 after collapsing at his mother's house.

Chris Cornell

Chris Cornell was an American musician, singer and songwriter who struggled with depression.

Florence Ballard

Florence Ballard, a founding member of the Supremes, dies of a heart attack.

Patty Duke

On March 29th 2016, the world is saddened by the news that American sweetheart, Patty Duke has died.

Gregg Allman

A forensic pathologist examines Gregg Allman's death certificate to reveal what caused his death.

Chyna

Chyna's life unravelled after she left WWE and she was infamous as a casualty of substance abuse.

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

Singer Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes is killed in a car crash in the depths of the Honduran jungle.

Lucille Ball

On April 26, 1989, Lucille Ball dies in a Los Angeles hospital leaving the world heartbroken.

Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross was one of the brightest stars in the music business in the 80 and 90's.

Aaron Hernandez

Aaron Hernandez, was convicted of murdering Odin Lloyd; he was found dead in his prison cell.

Mobb Deep's Prodigy

Dr. Hunter unravels details of Prodigy's sickle cell anemia and sheds light on the cause of death

Donna Summer

Singer Donna Summer died from cancer on May 17, 2012, with the public having no idea she was ill.

Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling's career featured his self-analytical and self-deprecating humor.

Rick James

Outrageous entertainer and colorful funk star Rick James was found dead.

Michael Clarke Duncan

The doctors address conspiracy theories that surrounded actor Michael Clarke Duncan's death in 2012.

Jeff Conaway

Before his death, actor Jeff Conaway ("Grease") wages a much-publicized battle with addiction.

Rue McClanahan

Actress Rue McClanahan ("The Golden Girls") dies of a stroke.

Bill Bixby

Bill Bixby finds fame in "My Favorite Martian" and cements his stardom in "The Incredible Hulk."

Howard Hughes

The legendary Howard Hughes died at the age of 70 on April 5, 1976.

Christopher Reeve

An investigation into the cause of death for actor Christopher Reeve, who died Oct. 10, 2004.

Davy Jones

February 29th, 2012, Davy Jones the idolized front man of the 60s pop phenomenon, The Monkees, died.

Michael Landon

Michael Landon died July 1, 1991, just three months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

John Candy

On March 4, 1994, beloved comedy actor John Candy is found dead in Durango, Mexico.
  • Season 5

Tom Petty

On Oct. 2, 2017, news of Tom Petty's sudden death at the age of 66 shocked the nation.

Dick Clark

American icon Dick Clark dies suddenly from a massive heart attack following a routine operation.

Andy Gibb

Andy Gibbs's death certificate cause of death was myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart.

Billy Mays

In 2009, America's famous and iconic TV pitchman Billy Mays dies at his Florida home.

Chris Benoit

Discussing the circumstances surrounding the deaths of pro wrestler Chris Benoit and his family.

Adam West

Adam West died in 2017 just days after being diagnosed with the blood and bone cancer Leukaemia.

Dana Plato

On May 8, 1999, the world was saddened by the news that actor Dana Plato died.

Desi Arnaz

Desi Arnaz died in the early hours of December 2nd, 1986; he was 69 years old.

Debbie Reynolds

On Dec. 28, 2016, Debbie Reynolds dies, just one day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher.

David Cassidy

As the star of "The Partridge Family", David Cassidy was one of the biggest teen idols in the world.

Scott Weiland

Grunge icon Scott Weiland died suddenly on Dec. 3, 2015, while on the road with his new band.

Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman is fondly remembered from the 1960s sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie" and hit show "Dallas."

Walt Disney

Walt Disney was the father of movie-length animation and creator of characters like Mickey Mouse.

Gilda Radner

Gilda Radner is an icon of American comedy, but her is life marked by illness and sorrow.

Alan Thicke

Alan Thicke's career as a writer, director, producer, composer, talk show host and actor.

Florence Henderson

The death of actress Florence Henderson left fans mourning the loss of an iconic mother figure.

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds, a household name in the late '70s and early '80s dies on Sept. 6, 2018.

Audrey Hepburn

Actress and icon Audrey Hepburn died of a very rare form of cancer at the age of 63.

Marlon Brando

On July 1, 2004, at the age of 80 years old, Hollywood's greatest actor Marlon Brando dies.

John Ritter

Television star John Ritter died in Burbank, Calif., on Sept. 11, 2003.

Jeffrey Epstein

Multimillionaire and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein is found dead in his prison cell.
  • Season 6

John Wayne

John Wayne died on June 11, 1979; John Wayne had a movie career that spanned over 50 years.

Grace Kelly

On Sept.13,1982, Grace Kelly drove her old Rover 3500 car off the edge of a mountain road.

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper was an icon of the silver screen, famous for intense portrayals of twisted maniacs.

Elizabeth Montgomery

Actress Elizabeth Montgomery became a global household name for playing Samantha in "Bewitched."

Anthony Bourdain

The world learned on June 8, 2018, that Anthony Bourdain had taken his own life.

Dale Earnhardt

On Feb. 18, 2001, Dale Earnhardt Sr. was tragically killed on the last lap of the Daytona 500.

Bob Crane

On June 29,1978, "Hogan's Heroes" star Bob Crane's body is discovered bludgeoned to death.

Sonny Bono

On January 5, 1998, Sonny Bono died, after crashing headfirst into a tree during a skiing vacation.

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin, one of the greatest vocalists, entertained audiences for over 50 years.

Randy Savage

Randy "Macho Man" Savage was regarded as one of the greatest pro-wrestling showmen.

June Carter Cash

On May 15, 2003, June Carter Cash died in Nashville following complications from heart surgery.

Frank Sinatra

On May 14, 1998, the world was saddened by news that the singer and actor Frank Sinatra had died.

Dean Martin

On Christmas Day 1995, Dean Martin died, leaving behind a legacy in music, movies, and television.

Roger Moore

Sir Roger Moore died of liver cancer in 2017 at the age of 89; he was famously modest.

Luke Perry

On March 4th, 2019, the much-loved actor Luke Perry dies after suffering a stroke at 52-years-old.

Kate Spade

Kate, a fun-loving fashion journalist, mocked up her first handbags from tracing paper.

Andy Griffith

Very little is known about what happened in the last few years of Andy Griffith's life.

Steve Irwin

Zookeeper and wildlife expert Steve Irwin is killed while filming an underwater documentary.

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis was still working into his nineties, up until just a few months before his death.

Roy Horn

On May 8th, 2020, the world is rocked by news that Roy Horn fell victim to coronavirus.

Verne Troyer

Verne Troyer, the tiny star adored for playing Mini-Me, dies at the tender age of 49.

Leonard Nimoy

On February 27th, 2015, Leonard Nimoy, the actor known for Spock, dies of COPD at the age of 83.

John F. Kennedy Jr.

On Jul. 16, 1999, John Kennedy Jr. crashed his Piper Sartoga aircraft into the ocean off Martha's Vineyard.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

On May 19, 1994, American icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis dies at the age of 64.

Sammy Davis Jr.

A lifetime of racist abuse triggered incredible stress, which took a heavy toll on Sammy's health.

Andre The Giant

On Jan. 28, 1993, Andre the Giant died in a hotel room in Paris, France.

Eddie Guerrero

Eddie Guerrero is considered by fans as one of the greatest pound-for-pound wrestlers in history.

Ricardo Montalban

On Jan. 14, 2009, actor Ricardo Montalban died from congestive heart failure at 88 years old.

Telly Savalas

On Jan. 22, 1994, actor Telly Savalas died at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles.

Rowdy Roddy Piper

Roddy overcame trials to become a household name alongside Hulk Hogan in the days of Wrestlemania.

James Garner

The world is shocked and saddened by the death of beloved American actor and producer James Garner.

Doris Day

Dr. Michael Hunter analyzes all the available evidence to find out how Doris Day died.

Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen sold multiple platinum albums and cemented himself in rock 'n' roll history.

Eazy E

Dr. Michael Hunter needs to analyze every detail to get to the truth of how Eazy-E died.

Buddy Holly

Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter analyzes the details of Buddy Holly's air tragedy.

Freddie Prinze

In 1977 the breakout comedy star Freddie Prinze took his own life at the age of 22.

Brandon Lee

Young Brandon Lee, son of kung fu legend Bruce Lee, was fatally shot on a film set.

Paul Walker

On Nov. 30, 2013, star of "Fast and Furious" Paul Walker died in a high-speed car accident.

Robert Reed

Robert skyrockets to stardom as Mike Brady, America's favorite father of "The Brady Bunch."

Owen Hart

On May 23, 1999, world renowned wrestler Owen Hart fell to his death, plummeting 78 feet.

Chadwick Boseman

Dr. Michael Hunter investigates the evidence to find out how Chadwick Boseman lived and died.

Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson died in 2005; from 1962 and for nearly 30 years he hosted NBC's "Tonight Show."

Sean Connery

Dr. Michael Hunter pieces together what was happening in Sean's body and how it led to his death.

Flip Wilson

Flip Wilson is remembered as the gifted comedian who burned fiercely, lighting up TV screens.
  • Season 7

Mysterious Death of Steven Clayton

Dr. Michael Hunter gets to the truth of how Steven Clayton died.

Mysterious Death of Kat West

Kat Dawn West, found dead across the street from her home, had a second online life.

Brutal Killing of Jayna Murray

Two attractive young women are attacked in their place of work.

Mysterious Death of Connie Dabate

Connie Dabate was found brutally murdered, shot to death in her own basement.