Superheroes Aren’t Invincible…
Every actor dreams of landing that one role that will set them up for life, but sometimes things don’t always go to plan. The phrase ”be careful what you wish for” springs to mind…
13. George Reeves: The Superman Curse
For original Superman George Reeves, playing the hero took its toll on his career. Unable to find work the star spiralled into a deep depression, which led to his suicide.
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After a night of self-indulgence, Reeves excused himself to his room which is when his guests and fiancée heard a single gunshot. This tragic suicide sparked “the Superman curse”.
14. Elizabeth Short: The Black Dahlia
The gruesome murder of aspiring actress Elizabeth Short A.K.A. ‘The Black Dahlia’ occurred in 1947 – to this day, her killer remains uncaught.
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Short’s body was severed at the waist and abandoned in an empty lot. She had been posed, cut into a Glasgow smile and even cleaned by her killer.
15. Bob Crane: Beaten To Death
Hogan’s Heroes star, Bob Crane was beaten to death in his Scottsdale, AZ apartment; however the murder weapon has never been found.
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