The sudden death of a well renowned celebrity or public figure always comes as a shock. A lot of controversies and conspiracy theories tend to surround these deaths as well, with many claiming that the individuals did not die of natural causes but were murdered instead. Some even go to the extent of claiming that these individuals are still alive and are in hiding. Let’s take a look at five such deaths that were considered the most controversial ever.
Whitney Houston
Died: 2012
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The highly acclaimed songstress was found dead in a bathtub in a hotel room in 2012, with wounds on her face and hands. Initial reports claimed the death was due to drug overdose. However, conspiracy theorists believed that Houston was murdered by the drug mafia owing to debt issues.
Michael Jackson
Died: 2009
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The King of Pop left the entire world shattered when he passed away in 2009 due to drug overdose and subsequent cardiac arrest. However, several controversies about the nature of the death, including possible homicide and his doctor Dr. Conrad Murray murdering him, started making the rounds soon after. None of these accusations were proved though and the Moonwalker’s death remains a mystery to this day.
Amy Winehouse
Died: 2011
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Amy Winehouse was just 27 when she was found dead in her room. Initial reports suggested the death was due to drug overdose and possible complications arising from bulimia. However, a conspiracy theory rose that the singer lost her life to a ritualistic murder, making her a member of the so called 27 club.
Kurt Cobain
Died: 1994
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The very famous singer was found with a gunshot on his head in his apartment in 1994. Reports suggested Kurt may have taken his own life. However, conspiracy theorists hinted at the possibility of murder when a private investigator pointed out that Kurt’s heroin content was way too high at the time of death, meaning there was no way he could have held a gun to his head and pulled the trigger.
Andy Kaufman
Died: 1984
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Popular comedian Andy Kaufman used to fake his own death innumerable times. This was probably why no one took him seriously when he announced about battling lung cancer. Kaufman passed away in 1984, but his fans continued his legendary antics by claiming he was still alive, with these rumors appearing as far as 2004.
Celebrity deaths are always controversial. These deaths tend to be so controversial that they remain in the headlines for many years after the celebrity has passed away.