12 Childhood Icons Who’ve Had a Rough Time Since We Last Checked In

12 Childhood Icons Who’ve Had a Rough Time Since We Last Checked In

Disney, 20th Television

Ah, the joys of childhood. We all have fond memories of the stars of our favorite childhood shows, cartoons, and movies. We grew up watching them, idolizing them, and wishing to be just like them. But as we get older, we often forget about the stars of our childhood... and, unfortunately, these stars of our childhood have not always had the best of luck. Many have gone down paths of trouble and tragedy, and some have even been caught in criminal activity. This list is a reminder of the stars of our childhood and how they have fared in life, from Drake Bell’s child endangerment to Dustin Diamond’s porn career. 

So, let us take a look at the stars of our childhood and see how they have fared in life. From the failures to the... uh... worse failures, let us remember the stars of our childhood and the lessons they have taught us.

Tragic end to innocence.

Childhood icons who had a rough time Ducky Judith Barsi, who was the voice of Ducky in The Land Before Time, tragically lost her life at the age of 10 in 1988 due to her father's abuse. CRACKED

Universal Pictures, NBC

Showbiz CheatSheet

‘Potter’ actor jailed.

Childhood icons who had a rough time Vincent Crabbe Jamie Waylett, who was Crabbe in the Harry Potter movies, was arrested in 2011 for stealing and having a bomb during the London riots. Не was also growing marijuana, which carried the possibility of 14 years in prison. CRACKED

Warner Bros. Pictures

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