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Heartbreaking: 10 Stars Who Passed Away Before Turning 30

Sarah West / June 12, 2025 - 03:00 am

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Pinterest Kurt Cobain
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Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain was a rock legend with legions of fans and a high level of fame in 1994. However, despite being at the pinnacle of the music world, he suffered from deep depression and tragically passed away at the young age of 27.

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Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison, the lead vocalist and frontman of the rock group The Doors, passed away at the age of 27. He was discovered lifeless in the bathtub of his hotel room in Paris.

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Anton Yelchin

Anton Yelchin was on the cusp of worldwide fame following his standout performance in one of the modern adaptations of 'Star Trek', but his life was cut short tragically at the age of 27 in an accident that occurred outside his home.

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Brandon Lee

Brandon Lee, the son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, passed away in March 1993 due to a tragic accident on the set of the cult film 'The Crow.' He was fatally shot by a prop gun at the young age of 28.

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Pinterest River Phoenix died of a drug overdose in 1993 at the age of 23.
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River Phoenix

River Phoenix died of a drug overdose in 1993 at the age of 23.

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Heath Ledger

The actor was one of Hollywood's most respected young stars at the time of his sudden death in January 2008. He died at the age of 28 and received a posthumous Oscar.

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Jimi Hendrix

The legendary guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, passed away at the age of 27 due to complications related to drug use.

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Tupac Shakur

Tupac, the renowned rapper, was fatally shot in a controversial incident at the young age of 25.

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Selena Quintanilla

By the age of 23, she had garnered a massive following throughout Latin America. However, her reign came to an abrupt and tragic end when she was shot by Yolanda Saldivar, her former employee and president of her fan club.

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Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse was one of Britain's great emerging talents. With two albums and several Grammy Awards to her name, she was poised to continue her success. However, her addiction to alcohol proved to be too great a challenge, ultimately leading to her untimely death at the age of 27.

Although these great stars died young, they left an indelible mark on the music industry and Hollywood, ensuring that their legacies will endure and they will forever remain eternally young in our memories.

They left us too soon

If they had lived, their careers would likely have reached the pinnacle of success.

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