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UNTIMELY AND TRAGIC DEATHS OF: THE RENOWNED THE CELEBRATED THE ICONIC: FEATURING ORDINARY INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED IN BIZARRE CIRCUMSTANCES
Who died after being hit by a flying cow? How did a hospital MRI machine shoot someone dead? Why did two friends of a well-known bass player steal his body then set it alight? How did the person who was found guilty of killing Kirsty MacColl manage to avoid going to jail? Which drummer of a famous group ended up homeless and destitute? Who froze to death in their car? Which famous guitarist disappeared as his group was about to start a tour of America and was never seen again? Which actress committed suicide by jumping from the top of the Hollywood sign? Whose pet monkey survived a plane crash? Find the answers to these tragic and horrifying questions, plus hundreds more devastating and shocking revelations, inside this book.This second edition, published in 2024, now increased to 583 pages, containing over 660 easily readable compact entries, in systematic order, augmented by an extensive bibliography, and an alphabetical list of countries and locations of individuals final resting places (where known).It details the deaths of individuals, who died too early and often in tragic circumstances, from film, literature, music, theatre, and television, and the achievements they left behind. In addition, some ordinary people who died in bizarre, freak, or strange circumstances are also included.New and revised entries are correct to 31st December 2023.
571 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2019
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July 25, 2021
Nothing you couldn't find out on FINDADEATH.COM
And not as interesting as that cult website. Short entries are actually very frustrating and the work as a whole was a waste of time. The deaths selected to document were rather arbitrary.
Not recommended
And not as interesting as that cult website. Short entries are actually very frustrating and the work as a whole was a waste of time. The deaths selected to document were rather arbitrary.
Not recommended
January 31, 2021
Informative book.
I have found this book to be one of the most entertaining and informative books that I have read in a long time. If you are interested in when, where and how a favorite celebrity died, this book is for you.
I have found this book to be one of the most entertaining and informative books that I have read in a long time. If you are interested in when, where and how a favorite celebrity died, this book is for you.
March 13, 2021
Fascinating Book
A complete book of the stories behind the lives , deaths and the circumstances behind them. It’s hard to believe the amount of suicides and drug overdoes behind the scenes
A complete book of the stories behind the lives , deaths and the circumstances behind them. It’s hard to believe the amount of suicides and drug overdoes behind the scenes
April 25, 2021
This book was interesting,but it would have been better if there was a photo of the person they were talking about so you could recognize the face if you didn't know the name, especially the older people.
January 19, 2020
Informative
Very informative. If you want to learn more about how famous people died this is the book for you. Good read
Very informative. If you want to learn more about how famous people died this is the book for you. Good read
April 28, 2021
Informative read
The book had a lot of information and learned more about the celebrities who had died. My only concern was the fact that there were some misspellings
The book had a lot of information and learned more about the celebrities who had died. My only concern was the fact that there were some misspellings
June 9, 2021
Just too many boring stories, and I use that word lightly, about obscure people. The majority of them were quite boring.
July 8, 2021
Not a lot of info.
August 23, 2021
Interesting. It has a wide range of people.
September 30, 2021
I would like to read this book real soon.
January 13, 2022
Whew this was badly edited.
February 8, 2023
The three main takeaways from this book are 1) Don't do drugs 2) Get your heart checked and 3) Do not fly in small aircraft.
January 10, 2022
Untimely And Tragic Deaths Of The Renowned The Celebrated The Iconic | Featuring Ordinary Individuals Who Died In Bizarre Circumstances
BH & VHM McKechnie
Untimely And Tragic Deaths Of The Renowned The Celebrated The Iconic | Featuring Ordinary Individuals Who Died In Bizarre Circumstances
This book was first published in 2020 and contains over 560 entries augmented by a bibliography, an alphabetical list of countries, locations of individuals final resting places (where known), and a day and month list in consecutive order of when an individual died.
It details the deaths of individuals, who died too early and often in tragic circumstances, from film, literature, music, theatre, and television, and the achievements they left behind. In addition, some ordinary people who died in bizarre, freak, or strange circumstances are also included.
It also mentions that there are many conspiracy theories, rumours, cover-ups, allegations, sensationalism, and myths about the cause of some individual’s deaths. Only the facts known at the time of writing are included in the book.
Interestingly the book mentions that some important information is deliberately kept secret or undisclosed. Sometimes not until 20 or even 30 years later are full details of an accident or incident released or in some cases found during extensive research. Similarly, unsolved murders can be reinvestigated years later if new information becomes known. In some cases, 50 years on, there are those who continue to investigate what they consider are alleged cover-ups.
A very relevant additional paragraph states… It does not matter if they were famous or just celebrated by a few individuals, all the people in this book left behind family, friends and in some instances devotees who idolised them. Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathies go out to all those affected by each persons death. Whether you are concerned about yourself, a loved one, a friend, or a work colleague there are many helplines and support groups that offer confidential non-judgemental help, guidance and advice on mental health problems (such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, despair, distress, stress, substance abuse, suicidal feelings, and trauma). Support can be by phone, email, face-to-face counselling, courses, and self-help groups. Details can be found online or at your local health care organisation.
Complimentary | The numerous entries are concise but give all the relevant information without the padding you can find in some other publications dealing with this subject.
Critical | A very harrowing book, which makes uncomfortable reading at times. Definitely not for the squeamish or sensitive.
BH & VHM McKechnie
Untimely And Tragic Deaths Of The Renowned The Celebrated The Iconic | Featuring Ordinary Individuals Who Died In Bizarre Circumstances
This book was first published in 2020 and contains over 560 entries augmented by a bibliography, an alphabetical list of countries, locations of individuals final resting places (where known), and a day and month list in consecutive order of when an individual died.
It details the deaths of individuals, who died too early and often in tragic circumstances, from film, literature, music, theatre, and television, and the achievements they left behind. In addition, some ordinary people who died in bizarre, freak, or strange circumstances are also included.
It also mentions that there are many conspiracy theories, rumours, cover-ups, allegations, sensationalism, and myths about the cause of some individual’s deaths. Only the facts known at the time of writing are included in the book.
Interestingly the book mentions that some important information is deliberately kept secret or undisclosed. Sometimes not until 20 or even 30 years later are full details of an accident or incident released or in some cases found during extensive research. Similarly, unsolved murders can be reinvestigated years later if new information becomes known. In some cases, 50 years on, there are those who continue to investigate what they consider are alleged cover-ups.
A very relevant additional paragraph states… It does not matter if they were famous or just celebrated by a few individuals, all the people in this book left behind family, friends and in some instances devotees who idolised them. Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathies go out to all those affected by each persons death. Whether you are concerned about yourself, a loved one, a friend, or a work colleague there are many helplines and support groups that offer confidential non-judgemental help, guidance and advice on mental health problems (such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, despair, distress, stress, substance abuse, suicidal feelings, and trauma). Support can be by phone, email, face-to-face counselling, courses, and self-help groups. Details can be found online or at your local health care organisation.
Complimentary | The numerous entries are concise but give all the relevant information without the padding you can find in some other publications dealing with this subject.
Critical | A very harrowing book, which makes uncomfortable reading at times. Definitely not for the squeamish or sensitive.
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