15 Years Later: These 10 Tragedies Still Shock the World

Elizabeth Taylor died of heart failure on March 23, 2011, in Los Angeles at the age of 79. She won two Oscars for her roles in 'Cleopatra' and 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' and was long regarded as one of Hollywood’s greatest icons. She was also an early advocate in the fight against AIDS through her work founding the amfAR foundation.

Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment on July 23, 2011, at the age of 27; the cause of death was alcohol poisoning. With the album “Back to Black” and the song “Rehab,” she became a defining voice of soul-pop and won five Grammys. Her death added her to the list of famous musicians who died at the age of 27.

Harry Morgan died on December 7, 2011, at the age of 96, from pneumonia at his home in Los Angeles. The veteran character actor appeared in more than 100 films and numerous television productions, but he was best known for playing Colonel Sherman T. Potter on the hit sitcom 'MAS*H', a role that earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in 1980. He was also remembered for portraying Officer Bill Gannon on 'Dragnet' and appearing in films such as 'High Noon' and 'The Ox-Bow Incident'.

Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, at the age of 56, after battling cancer for years. As a co-founder of Apple, he shaped the digital world like no other with the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Just a few weeks earlier, he had stepped down as the company’s CEO.

Jane Russell died on February 28, 2011, at the age of 89, from respiratory failure at her home in Santa Maria, California. She rose to fame with her film debut in Howard Hughes' controversial Western 'The Outlaw' (1943) and became one of Hollywood's most recognizable stars of the 1940s and 1950s. She was also widely remembered for starring alongside Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 musical comedy 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' and for her work as a singer and television spokesperson.

Peter Falk died on June 23, 2011, in Beverly Hills at the age of 83 from cardiac arrest and pneumonia. He achieved worldwide fame for his title role in the crime series 'Columbo,' for which he won multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards. He had lost an eye as a child, but this never hindered his acting career.

Johannes Heesters died on December 24, 2011, at the age of 108, from complications following a severe stroke, and was considered the world’s oldest active actor until the very end. For over nine decades, he performed in operettas and films, though his appearances during the Nazi era remained a source of controversy throughout his life. His long life remains closely linked to the history of German show business.

Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, died on March 15, 2011, at the age of 41, from complications related to multiple strokes. A pioneer of West Coast hip-hop and G-funk, he became famous for his distinctive, soulful voice and unforgettable choruses on tracks by artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and 50 Cent. Best known for his collaboration with Warren G on the 1994 hit 'Regulate', he earned the nickname “King of Hooks” for his contributions to some of hip-hop's biggest songs.

Andy Whitfield died of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in Sydney on September 11, 2011, at the age of 39. He had recently gained international fame for his title role in "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," but was forced to leave the series due to his illness. His untimely death cut short a career that had only just begun in earnest.

Jane Russell died on February 15, 2011, in Santa Maria, California, at the age of 89, from a respiratory illness or respiratory failure. She rose to worldwide fame alongside Marilyn Monroe in *Gentlemen Prefer Blondes* and was one of the great pin-up icons of the 1940s and 1950s. Her debut in *Outlaw* had already caused a sensation in Hollywood.