Shocking celeb suicides

By HT Correspondent

Updated On Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

Share Via

Copy Link

1 / 10

Tony Scott's death was being investigated as a suicide, Los Angeles County Coroner's Lt. Joe Bale said.

Updated on Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

Tony Scott's death was being investigated as a suicide, Los Angeles County Coroner's Lt. Joe Bale said.

2 / 10

Viveka Babajee was found hanging from the ceiling fan in her apartment on June 25, 2010 at her Bandra residence in Mumbai. Police reports say that Viveka committed suicide due to depression.

Updated on Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

Viveka Babajee was found hanging from the ceiling fan in her apartment on June 25, 2010 at her Bandra residence in Mumbai. Police reports say that Viveka committed suicide due to depression.

3 / 10

In 1996, Silk Smitha was found dead in her Chennai apartment. Financial problems, a disillusionment in love and an alcohol dependency apparently led to depression. It is suspected that Smitha committed suicide by poisoning herself.

Updated on Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

In 1996, Silk Smitha was found dead in her Chennai apartment. Financial problems, a disillusionment in love and an alcohol dependency apparently led to depression. It is suspected that Smitha committed suicide by poisoning herself.

4 / 10

Nafisa Joseph, reportedly suffering from depression, hanged herself in her flat in Mumbai on 29 July 2004.

Updated on Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

Nafisa Joseph, reportedly suffering from depression, hanged herself in her flat in Mumbai on 29 July 2004.

5 / 10

Marilyn Monroe was found dead at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California on August 5, 1962. Dr. Thomas Noguchi of the Los Angeles County Coroners office recorded cause of death as "acute barbiturate poisoning", resulting from a "probable suicide".

Updated on Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

Marilyn Monroe was found dead at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California on August 5, 1962. Dr. Thomas Noguchi of the Los Angeles County Coroners office recorded cause of death as "acute barbiturate poisoning", resulting from a "probable suicide".

6 / 10

Kurt Cobain was at the prime of his status as an American celebrity, who committed suicide with a shotgun on April 5, 1994. His body was found a few days later on April 8.

Updated on Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

Kurt Cobain was at the prime of his status as an American celebrity, who committed suicide with a shotgun on April 5, 1994. His body was found a few days later on April 8.

7 / 10

On February 8 2006, Kuljeet Randhawa hanged herself at her apartment in Juhu, a suburb of Mumbai. In a suicide note, Kuljeet stated that she was ending her life as she was unable to cope with life's pressures.

Updated on Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

On February 8 2006, Kuljeet Randhawa hanged herself at her apartment in Juhu, a suburb of Mumbai. In a suicide note, Kuljeet stated that she was ending her life as she was unable to cope with life's pressures.

8 / 10

On November 12, 2003, Jonathan Brandis died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from injuries he suffered after he hanged himself. He was 27 years old.

Updated on Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

On November 12, 2003, Jonathan Brandis died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from injuries he suffered after he hanged himself. He was 27 years old.

9 / 10

Fashion designer Alexander Mcqueen left his fans in a state of shock by committing suicide on February 11, 2010. He had earlier hinted at suicide through messages posted on the micro blogging website Twitter after the death of his mother two weeks ago.

Updated on Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

Fashion designer Alexander Mcqueen left his fans in a state of shock by committing suicide on February 11, 2010. He had earlier hinted at suicide through messages posted on the micro blogging website Twitter after the death of his mother two weeks ago.

10 / 10

Acclaimed Hollywood director Tony Scott, whose works included Top Gun committed suicide by jumping off a bridge in California. Here're other famous celeb suicides.

Updated on Aug 20, 2012 07:08 pm IST

Acclaimed Hollywood director Tony Scott, whose works included Top Gun committed suicide by jumping off a bridge in California. Here're other famous celeb suicides.

Home / Photos / Entertainment / Shocking celeb suicides

SHARE

Copy

Whatsapp Twitter Facebook Linkedin

Copyright © 2026 HT Digital Streams Limited. All Rights Reserved.

Your Subscription Plan

Saved Articles

Subscribe Now!

Follow Us On