Fan Favorite Movie and TV Characters Whose Actors Lived Cursed Lives

From the heights of fame to the depths of tragedy, the lives of stars often take a dramatic turn, and this list is no exception. From the Our Gang comedy series to the Power Rangers, Glee, and beyond, these 15 stars have experienced a rollercoaster of highs and lows throughout their lives, from success and fame to addiction, depression, and even death. We invite you to explore the stories of these 15 famous stars, from their beginnings to their struggles and successes. From Carl Switzer’s untimely death in a brawl over cash to Jason David Frank’s confirmed suicide, Anton Yelchin’s tragic accident, Cory Monteith’s overdose, Drew Barrymore’s institutionalization, Corey Haim’s struggles with drugs and sexual abuse, Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal’s tumultuous relationship, Tatum O’Neal’s addiction and custody loss, Michael J. Fox’s drunken night, Judy Garland’s lifelong battle with addiction, Kirsten Dunst’s depression and family denial, Mary-Kate Olsen’s mysterious health issue, Sofia Vergara’s heartbreaking story of kidnapping, addiction, and deportation, Kelsey Grammer’s struggles with grief and the law, and Jim Carrey’s relationship with Cathriona White ending in her death, these stories are heartbreaking, yet inspiring in their own way. We hope that by exploring these stories, you will gain insight into the lives of these stars and the struggles they faced in the spotlight.
Addicted to Drugs, Judy Garland’s Life Ended Too Soon.

MGM
Power Rangers

Tragic accident: Anton Yelchin dies at 27

Paramount Pictures
The Vergara Family’s Heartbreaking Story

20th Television
Michael J. Fox: Drunken night ends in shock.

Universal Pictures
Tatum O’Neal: Struggling with addiction, custody loss, and a daughter’s discovery.

Paramount Pictures
Mary-Kate Olsen

Warner Bros. Television
‘Glee’ star Cory Monteith: Gone too soon.

20th Century Television
Corey Haim: From Child Star to Tragic Addiction

Warner Bros.
Struggles with grief, addiction, and the law: Kelsey Grammer’s journey

Paramount Television
Cathriona White’s death casts a dark shadow on Jim Carrey’s life.

New Line Cinema
Drugs, infidelity, and family pathology: the Fawcett-O’Neal relationship.

Sony Pictures Television
Kirsten Dunst battled depression, family denied rumors of substance abuse.

Columbia Pictures
Drew Barrymore: A Rollercoaster Life

Fox 2000 Pictures
Carl Switzer

Halcyon Studios