Name: Autopsy: The Last Hours of...
Uploaded: 2023-07-26T19:48:42.000Z
Description: A documentary series that reveals the truth behind the controversial deaths of global icons and people whose untimely deaths were surrounded by scandal and intense media attention.

A documentary series that reveals the truth behind the controversial deaths of global icons and people whose untimely deaths were surrounded by scandal and intense media attention.

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During what was supposed to be a weekend sailing trip, 43 year-old Natalie Wood was found dead.

Natalie Wood

The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of comic legend and actor John Belushi.

John Belushi

The mysterious circumstances surrounding the September 18, 1970 death of music legend Jimi Hendrix.

Jimi Hendrix

One of rock music's controversial icons, Jim Morrison had an established reputation as a rebel.

Jim Morrison

Donda West, the mother of rapper Kanye West, died in 2007 at the age of 58 just a day after having cosmetic surgery.

Donda West

In 1991, people around the world witnessed Rodney King as he was beaten by four white policemen.

Rodney King

An in-depth look at the unsolved murder of The Notorious B.I.G., who was shot on March 9, 1997.

Notorious B.I.G.

Comic and actor Phil Hartman meets an untimely death in his home in May of 1998.

Phil Hartman

Don Cornelius ("Soul Train") was found shot to death at his home in 2012.

Don Cornelius

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

Chris Farley

An examination of Corey Haim's autopsy report to dispel the rumors, and reveal the real cause of the actor's tragic and untimely death at the age of 38.

Corey Haim

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

Cory Monteith

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

Janis Joplin

For more than 40 years, controversy has surrounded the circumstances surrounding the death of martial arts superstar, Bruce Lee.

Bruce Lee

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

Judy Garland

Steve McQueen was a legendary actor probably best known for his roles in "The Great Escape," "The Magnificent Seven" and "Bullitt" but in 1980 he passed away amid rumors and allegations.

Steve McQueen

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

Richard Pryor

Bob Marley was a musical revolutionary who brought reggae to the world stage but widespread disbelief at his death meant conspiracy theories about a possible assassination quickly circulated.

Bob Marley

Bernie Mac was one of the best-loved stand-up comics of his generation and along with working his way out of poverty, he spent 12 years performing in Chicago clubs before hitting the big time; in 2008 he died at the age of 50.

Bernie Mac

Dennis Wilson was the drummer for the Beach Boys, who along with his good looks, adrenaline junkie attitude and musical prowess made him one of the great heart throbs of rock and roll, but the mystery of his drowning death warrants another look.

Dennis Wilson

As the adorable Buffy in the 1960s sitcom "Family Affair," Anissa Jones was one of the most famous child stars of her generation; forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter investigates her life and last hours to solve the mystery of her tragic death.

Anissa Jones

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

Natalie Cole

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

Kurt Cobain

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

Prince

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

Steve Jobs

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

John Denver

Best known for his roles in "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost," Patrick Swayze was a legendary actor, dancer and singer but he died at 57 years old in 2009 from cancer.

Patrick Swayze

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

James Dean

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

Elizabeth Taylor

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

David Bowie

Provocative and iconic rock star Lou Reed transformed the face of modern music; from his teens, the founding member of Velvet Underground lived a life of outrageous excess, pushing everything beyond the limit.

Lou Reed

Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxers the world has ever known; on June 3, 2016 Muhammed Ali died after a long battle with Parkinson's.

Muhammad Ali

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

Miles Davis

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

James Brown

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

Marvin Gaye

Andy Warhol rises to fame in the 1960s as the trailblazing leader of the pop art movement; on Feb. 22, 1987, the most famous living artist dies unexpectedly in a New York hospital at the age of 58.

Andy Warhol

On July 29th 1974, Cass Elliot was found dead in a flat in London; she was 32 years old and her death shocked the world; one of the most influential figures of the hippy scene, she rose to fame as a member of folk-rock band The Mamas and The Papas.

Mama Cass Elliott

On May 16, 1984, comic Andy Kaufman dies from a rare form of lung cancer at just 35 years of age; a master of invention, he told friends he planned to fake his own death, leading some to believe he did not die.

Andy Kaufman

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

Farrah Fawcett

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

Mindy McCready

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

Johnny Cash

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

George Harrison

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

George Michael

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

Gram Parsons

On July 4, 2003, singer-songwriter and producer Barry White dies; the self-taught pianist who couldn't read music rises from the tough streets of Los Angeles to become a superstar.

Barry White

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

Mary Tyler Moore

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

James Gandolfini

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

Tammy Wynette

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

Hugh Hefner

Carrie Fisher died on December 27th 2016, four days after losing consciousness on a transatlantic flight; she was the daughter of Hollywood royalty, best known for playing Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films.

Carrie Fisher

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

Roy Orbison

Christopher John Cornell was an American musician, singer and songwriter; he was best known as the lead vocalist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave; Cornell struggled with depression for much of his life.

Chris Cornell

Florence Ballard, a founding member of the popular Motown vocal female group the Supremes, leaves the group in 1967; she makes an attempt for a musical comeback but dies of a heart attack in February 1976 at the age of 32.

Florence Ballard

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

Patty Duke

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

Gregg Allman

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

Chyna

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

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

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

Lucille Ball

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

Luther Vandross

In 2015 Aaron Hernandez, was convicted of murdering Odin Lloyd, the boyfriend of his fiancée's sister. And at 3:03 am on April 19, 2017, while serving a life sentence, Aaron Hernandez was found dead in his prison cell.

Aaron Hernandez

Dr. Hunter unravels the details of Prodigy's life-long battle with sickle cell anemia and seeks to shed light on the reasons for his death.

Mobb Deep's Prodigy

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

Donna Summer

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

Garry Shandling

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

Rick James

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

Michael Clarke Duncan

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

Jeff Conaway

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

Rue McClanahan

Bill Bixby is a legendary actor, director and producer and has been charming audiences for three decades; he finds fame with "My Favourite Martian" and "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" before cementing his stardom in "The Incredible Hulk."

Bill Bixby

Legendary business magnate, Hollywood movie producer, record setting pilot and visionary Howard Hughes died at the age of 70 on April 5, 1976.

Howard Hughes

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

Christopher Reeve

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

Davy Jones

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

Michael Landon

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

John Candy

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

Tom Petty

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

Dick Clark

On March, 10th, 1988, just five days after his 30th birthday, Andy Gibb died. He was the youngest brother of the three Bee Gees brothers. The cause of death on his death certificate was given as myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle.

Andy Gibb

In 2009, America's famous and iconic TV pitchman Billy Mays, 50, dies at his Florida home; Billy had made his fortune pitching innovative products on American TV.

Billy Mays

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

Chris Benoit

Adam West who played the original and classic Batman in the hit TV series of the 1960s, died in 2017 just days after being diagnosed with the blood and bone cancer Leukemia.

Adam West

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

Dana Plato

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

Desi Arnaz

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

Debbie Reynolds

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

David Cassidy

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

Scott Weiland

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

Larry Hagman

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

Walt Disney

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

Gilda Radner

Talented Canadian Alan Thicke moves to Hollywood at the age of 23 to embark on a career in the entertainment business; over nearly 50 years he was a writer, director, producer, composer, talk show host and actor.

Alan Thicke

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

Florence Henderson

Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, country singer Glen Campbell dies on Aug. 8, 2017.

Glen Campbell

On Sept. 6, 2018, news broke that Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds had died; Burt won the lead in gritty survivalist drama "Deliverance" in 1972 and became a household name in the late '70s and early '80s with movies like "Smokey and the Bandit."

Burt Reynolds

On the evening of January 20, 1993, actress and style icon Audrey Hepburn died of a very rare form of abdominal cancer, at the age of 63.

Audrey Hepburn

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

Marlon Brando

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

John Ritter

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

Jeffrey Epstein

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

John Wayne

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

Grace Kelly

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

Dennis Hopper

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

Elizabeth Montgomery

The world learned on June 8, 2018, that Anthony Bourdain, award-winning writer and TV presenter, had taken his own life; Anthony Bourdain was the punk rock chef who found fame as the hip new face of food and travel television.

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