20 Famous People Who Tragically Died While Performing

These celebrity deaths will shock you. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most famous entertainers who sadly passed away during their performances. Our countdown includes William Elsworth Robinson, Jon-Erik Hexum, Tiny Tim, Vic Morrow, Steve Irwin, and more. Are there any we left out that you know of? Let us know in the comments!
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[@WatchMojo]

Are there any performers left out that you know of? Let us know in the comments! For more lists remembering talent that we've tragically lost, check here -----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3rceXVmndSVpJY

[@Mrdmac2012]

Christina Grimmie

[@GoundG]

Danish actor, comedian and stage preformer Dirch Passer, died in 1980 from a heart attack just of stage right before a performance in costume, even tho he died 14 years before i was born he is one of my favorite comedians ever, his movie and comedic talents made him such a famous and beloved person in Denmark that years after his death he was regarded as one of the best and funniest people, in 2011 a movie was even made to tell the story of his life and eventual death behind the stage curtains moments before the show

[@whitleysdollhouse877]

Prince

[@Spyash2]

Eric Morecambe.

[@grannyperson]

Why does this comment say 3 days ago

[@debbarringer1967]

the thing about steve irwin is that he never would have blamed the sting ray. great guy with so much love for animals.

[@Lesley_RedRhody]

Exactly! Steve used to mention frequently that if he died doing what he did, it wouldn’t be the fault of the animal. His concern for wildlife conservation and desire for sharing that passion with as many people as possible was the driving force behind everything he did.

[@KhasiXChakuin]

@@Lesley_RedRhody 👍👏🙏

[@17moonbeams]

Steve Irwin was such a wise and wonderful man. Now I often wonder if he has been reincarnated into a crocodile, considering he was very good with them. ❤ Virginia Clark.

[@thedevilsrockstxr2309]

Tht doesn't mean he didn't make dumb decision, dealing with potentially dangerous animals with little to no protection, so he couldn't blame the sting ray if he had wanted to

[@marcen12]

And yet others blamed the animals and started killing them...and they weren't the same species that killed him.

[@BigFella117]

Brandon Lee’s death always saddened me because the man who unintentionally shot him, Michael Massee, forever blamed himself after the shooting. Those that knew him said it haunted him until the day he died. RIP to them both 🙏

[@dhenderson1810]

I wonder if Alec Baldwin feels guilty.

[@tracygames5755]

@@dhenderson1810 No, he doesn't. He can't even take responsibility for the accident.

[@Skyotonic]

and i think the person who shot Brandon also said that he has NEVER gone back to watch the film..and for good reason..i wouldnt wanna watch a movie that you worked on knowing that the lead actor is dead..and you know what happened. oof

[@jkrfan7]

Yea you could see it in his eyes :(

[@marlonclark1896]

i blame the staff they should've checked the gun to make sure it was safe

[@michaelmonthey5974]

Steve was a one of kind genuine person who was taken from us too soon. I wish his family well and may he Rest In Peace.

[@ME-zp9co]

how do you know he was "genuine " ? have you ever met him in person?

[@michaelmonthey5974]

@@ME-zp9co He loved his occupation and his family

[@lucaslake8576]

@@ME-zp9co it’s obvious to tell Steve is genuine ya dog

[@saragrant9749]

His son and daughter are both honoring his legacy beautifully!

[@elizabethrichardson1521]

It was a tragic accident. I still miss him

[@justapeacefulmanwhosbornin7291]

Brandon Lee, Steve Irwin, Owen Hart, and many other celebrities who didn't deserve to die. They will always be remembered...

[@Skyotonic]

the "Darkside of the Ring" episode on Owen hart was REALLY hard to watch cause i remember the ref was leaning on the ropes and then he (ref) felt the ropes move when Owen hit the top rope and top turnbuckle..and it does bring up the question... "Does the show really need to go on?"

[@havanadaurcy1321]

Don't heed warnings, get bone pointed. Steve Irwin knew but persisted.

[@dqreps]

@@havanadaurcy1321 getting barbed by a ray is extremely rare. After handling thousands of venomous snakes unharmed, no one would have thought that a ray would be the thing that takes him out, especially him.

[@danielnewton5867]

Irwin showed off and purposely teased and antagonised wild animals for the camera. The guy was a complete tool!

[@txmom1122]

You die when God decides it is your time

[@livvyb3583]

Vic Morrows was so tragic because two small children died with him and it could have been prevented. So sad. RIP to all of them.

[@digidv85]

Further insulting is how criminal charges were brought against five crew members, including the co-director John Landis who skirted around child labor laws regarding the two kids and kept insisting the helicopter get closer with the explosions going off, but were all acquitted by a jury. The families followed with a civil suit, resulting in undisclosed settlements. Yet that doesn't truly hold those responsible for full accountability, if you ask me.

[@gir5o1]

@@digidv85 I'm glad you said it. John Landis is Weinstein tier Hollywood piece of human garbage.

[@Akira625]

If there's anything remotely resembling a bright side to that tragedy, it's that they were taken quickly and didn't suffer. IMHO, John Landis should have gone to prison for what he did. He had the helicopter that killed them fly way too low to be safe. He had two minors that he paid under the table working late hours on an extremely dangerous set, in blatant violation of child labor laws. Even Vic Morrow himself had serious misgivings about the scene, the last thing he said before he died was that he should've asked for a stunt double. This was a tragedy that didn't have to happen.

[@josh72456]

Sigh is what I think of the story.

[@gator9339]

I saw the video of the accident here on KZbin a few years ago and you can actually see Vic's head fly off when he gets decapitated. I watched it once and never again.

[@dqreps]

Steve Irwin... I watched him since he came on the seen. I was a big reptile guy and ended up being an exotic never so I really enjoyed his shows. His death was such a shame. All the venomous snakes he has handled and was okay and then a stingray just happens to Barb him through the chest. Extremely rare event. And tragic. RIP Croc Hunter

[@KylieNelson1993]

That’s what he get play stupid games win stupid prizes leave them animals alone

[@Hazzy_Hot_Lips]

@@KylieNelson1993 PETA supporter

[@lucaslake8576]

@@KylieNelson1993 you wouldn’t even look at a croc from the safest boat on earth ya push dog

[@davidrule385]

For anyone of us who grew up with SpongeBob, one of Tiny Tim's covers, the 1930 song "Livin' In the Sunlight, Lovin' In the Moon Light", which he sang in 1968, was used in the climax of the pilot from 1999.

[@LucyAdroit]

Holy moly, as soon as they played his voice, I was like "THAT'S IT"

[@kzarkage]

It wasn't a performance for Steve Irwin It was his way of life

[@KylieNelson1993]

That’s what he get leave them animals alone

[@thedevilsrockstxr2309]

@@KylieNelson1993 at least have some type of precautions in place like it's not worth ur life

[@lucaslake8576]

@@KylieNelson1993 PETA supporter

[@disturbedx1000]

Man so many legends, Owen Heart, literally saw that happen live on PPV, sadly my passion for wrestling has died out. Brandon Lee who helped drive my passion for the crow series (I literally watch it every night), Steve Irwin, who made me proud of myself for being such an animal lover, an Dime bag, who was in Pantera an helped develop my love for Rock an Metal.

[@billythekidder7182]

Same here. I haven’t watched wrestling since.

[@dhenderson1810]

You actually wouldn't have seen the fall live on PPV, as a pre-taped interview was being played at the time.

[@demongodking6681]

Wait correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Eddie Guerrero also die in the ring

[@williamwolfxrivera2418]

@@demongodking6681 no he died in the hotel room

[@dqreps]

Bruiser Brody was pretty tragic as well

[@SexyButCurious]

I remember when Steve Irwin died, I was in HS. Couldn't believe a string ray killed him. I always felt bad for Brandon Lee's mom who had to bury her husband and her son as such young ages. For Vic Morrow, he was the father of actress Jennifer Jason Leigh who became famous for Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

[@nonijoshi1082]

All the crocs he’s wrestled all the snakes he handled , venemous insects and what not Only a sting ray did the job

[@leonardolim8976]

Sting

[@leonardolim8976]

@RoHipNaw he said string ray. Im just correcting

[@chodicuss1889]

I was in 3rd grade i think

[@thedevilsrockstxr2309]

I mean Steve kinda bought that tho, ur working with wild animals with little to no protection, thts natural selection

[@road3557]

Brandon Lee was a heartbreaker. I feel horrible for Micheal Massee who was the one who shot Brandon in filming the Crow. He also died with so much regret when the prop team didn’t take any of the blame. So tragic.

[@PaulieAFantoneJays19]

I agree...He had so much talent & potential...& it was all taken away w/ of the lazy/negligence when they managed to not properly check that gun...Brandon really had that *It factor* (I feel really bad for his mom & sister...they lost Bruce & then less than 20 years later they lost Brandon)

[@cfu5305]

I was 4 when my dad explained to me what death was with Brandon Lee's passing. I'll never forget how deviated I was to realize what he meant being 4

[@Tomboyy9818]

Michael*

[@ryukomatoi592]

It feels so unrealistic to watch the Crow since he died on set 😭

[@brendashoun3464]

Poor Michael Massey he wasn’t scheduled to play the role of the man with the gun on the day he shot Brandon Lee, the director changed it up on that day. He stopped acting for a year and became a recluses he slowly returned to performing. So sad.

[@andrewpappas9311]

RIP Nick Menza and Dimebag, you guys helped change the metal game in the 90s and their legacy will always live on

[@kimsteinruck5613]

Steve Irwin had such a beautiful soul. His love for wildlife, Mother Earth and his family is just truly beautiful. He was my absolute favorite growing up. I watched Bindi on Dancing With the Stars and the contemporary piece she did about her father made me ugly cry so hard.

[@jabbarmuhammad8804]

Rest in peace to all of these talented individuals especially dimebag Darrell I'm a fan of Pantera

[@davcharley5001]

💐R.I.P to all of them💐 Especially Steve Irwin, he inspired me to have a heart 4 nature despite the dangers it holds. Admire it at a safe distance, and never do what he's doing like handling venomous snakes and spiders. Leave that to the professionals

[@catherinehenderson6762]

Respect nature. That's what he taught me too.

[@simon8126]

That man was/is my hero, he got me over my fear of snakes, which I now find fascinating

[@thedevilsrockstxr2309]

He was a professional tht made a rookie mistake

[@lucaslake8576]

@@thedevilsrockstxr2309 nope

[@Vindicator18]

In Australia, Steve Irwin's death was a 1-2 punch, because we lost him and one of the greatest drivers in Australian Touring Cars history, Peter Brock, in the same week.

[@christinaandrews9392]

Yup your right when Peter brock died i cried

[@FlashoftheBlades]

That’s the first time I remember a country losing two of its prominent personalities who weren’t political figures in such close time proximity to each other. And what’s really ironic is that Brock met his end in a car that was penned decades earlier by someone of the same name. Yikes 😳!

[@BigOJD]

Just a heads up - Leslie Harvey passed away in Swansea, Wales, not England as stated. Bit of a touchy subject for us Welsh...

[@noahkilborn660]

Rest In Peace to these awesome people you will be missed.

[@henri191]

Steve Irwin , what a great man , Inspired me to love nature and animals even more

[@kaizerknightshadekobra231]

Finally a WatchMojo list Worth watching R.I.P Steve Irwin

[@pundertalefan4391]

I've seen the footage of The Twilight Zone tragedy. It's horrible, especially since the whole thing could've been prevented. It was pure negligence that killed those people. Rest in Peace.

[@jamtoast.2296]

Love watch mojo, massive fan for many years but as an Australian , Can we get an Edit on Steve Irwin's Occupation, he was so much more then a ' Animal Handler' he was above all a 'Wildlife Conservationist' 😊 RIP STEVE The world still mourns.

[@tactictornado]

I mean, just imagine, you are going on stage for a big show. You are in the middle of a performance and you feel a chest pain and drop dead. Sad, and terrifying

[@spazzmaticent45]

Rest In Peace to all of theses people 🙏🏼💯✊🏼 so sad Brandon Lee gone way too soon 😔

[@blueraccoon1088]

Steve Irwin was a real dude and let's not forget he's a father

[@billythekidder7182]

All of them were real. Many of them were parents.

[@adamskiharvey3684]

As a 13 year old at the time I can remember Tommy Cooper on stage, I can still remember the scene. I was sitting with my father, laughing and enjoying his performance. He was sweating loads, looked liked he always did, nuts but very funny. Then he grabbed his chest and collapsed. It was a typical Cooper scetch. I laughed as did my father. We both thought the same thing. It wasn't until The live show went to commercial, and then went to breaking news, it was announced he had passed from massive heart failure. I can remember being totally shocked and sad. I HOPE YOU REST IN PEACE TOMMY. YOUR JOKES AND FUNNY SCETCHES HAVE STAYED TO EVEN NOW. Your fez sits in my car as a reminder to you and my late father.

[@JCaylor2099]

I remember when a couple of these happened the ones that got me the most were Owen Hart, Steve Irwin, and Dimebag Darrell

[@ashlynbulsara4238]

Steve Irwin , what a great man.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

1.Dimebag Darrell (August 20th,1966- December 8th,2004) (Cause of death: Shot by a crazy gunman) 2.Steve Irwin (February 22nd,1962- September 4th,2006) (Cause of death: Stingray injury) 3.Tommy Cooper (March 19th,1921- April 15th,1984) (Cause of death: Heart attack) 4.Owen Hart (May 7th,1965- May 23rd,1999) (Cause of death: Internal bleeding from blunt force trauma) 5.Brandon Lee (February 1st,1965- March 31st,1993) (Cause of death: Accidental gunshot wound) 6.Victor “Vic” Morrow (February 14th,1929- July 23rd,1982) (Cause of death: Helicopter accident) 7.Leslie “Les” Harvey (September 13th,1944- May 3rd,1972) (Cause of death: Electrocution) 8.Karl Wallenda (January 21st,1905- March 22nd,1978) (Cause of death: Fall from a wind-whipped wire) 9.Johnny Ace (June 9th,1929- December 25th,1954) (Cause of death: Accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound) 10.Jon-Erik Hexum (November 5th,1957- October 18th,1984) (Cause of death: Accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound) 11.Mark Sandman (September 24th,1952- July 3rd,1999) (Cause of death: Heart attack) 12.Redd Foxx (December 9th,1922- October 11th,1991) (Cause of death: Heart attack) 13.Tiny Tim (April 12th,1932- November 30th,1996) (Cause of death: Heart attack) 14.Sam Patch (1799- November 13th,1829-) (Cause of death: Fatal jump on the Genesee River) 15.Sib Hashian (August 17th,1949- March 22nd,2017) (Cause of death: Heart attack) 16.Mitsuharu Misawa (June 18th,1962- June 13th,2009) (Cause of death: Atlanto-axial dislocation) 17.Irma Bule (1986- April 4th,2016) (Cause of death: Venomous snake bite) 18.Nick Menza (July 23rd,1964- May 21st,2016) (Cause of death: Congestive heart failure) 19.William Ellsworth Robinson (April 2nd,1861- March 24th,1918) (Cause of death: Accidental shooting) 20.Leonard Warren (April 21st,1911- March 4th,1960) (Cause of death: Stroke)

[@Yoshi-yy7pf]

How long did this take 😏 i thank you

[@jaylene.turner6524]

@@Yoshi-yy7pf Took a few minutes. 🤣 You’re welcome.

[@ludonymous526]

​@@jaylene.turner6524 So impressive to finish it in record time, man.

[@whitleysdollhouse877]

💐💐🙏My prayers, my condolences go out to the families and friends of these famous people🙏💐💐

[@collegebro85]

What about John Ritter on the set of 8 Simple Rules (a show now more famously being the launch pad for Kaley Cuoco)!? He kinda mirrored Redd Foxx in their demise, but his legacy and star power alone deserves to be honored amongst everyone else on this list!!

[@ludonymous526]

Yeah. John Ritter. He got hit by an aortic dissection mid-performance.

[@TheCommenterDragon]

Rest In Peace all of them, especially Steve Irwin and Redd Fox.

[@tuesings]

im glad this channel came to their senses and stopped ranking dead people. it’s not how they should be remembered

[@michellew512]

Irma Bule - read about Irma recently, watching her performances, I’m not surprised this happened the way she treated those poor snakes 🐍😥

[@SomethingNowhereMan]

Man, I miss Steve Irwin. I wish he was still here with us to see how proud his family had done for the wildlife.

[@whirlhoof5117]

I was driving when they announced Steve Irwin's death. I had to pull over cuz tears made it impossible to see. He left such an incredible legacy behind with his wife Terri and children Bindi and Robert. The work they do in wildlife conservation and with the Australia Zoo is amazing and inspiring. Steve is looking down beaming with pride I'm sure. RIP Steve. You are missed 😌😇❤

[@theRealBrandonRoberts1990]

15 minutes the accident, Vic Morrow said to a crew member who was there, 'I must be insane to do this scene, this is one I would use a stand in

[@ludonymous526]

Oh, the irony.

[@ShadyRK9]

At least they died doing what they loved! 🥀

[@Windbend3r]

I love how much more of the love you have with your heart and soul.

[@dominiccorvus7143]

I wouldn't say the lady with the snakes was tragic... she could have stoped and received anti-venom... that was just stupid. She shouldn't have been 'perfoming' with snakes like that either... smh

[@Aaron17988]

You forgot Harry Houdini

[@JohnSkellington]

I heard another comedian named Dick Shawn (the voice of Snow Miser from The Year Without a Santa Claus) died similarly to Tommy Cooper, with him dying on stage, but the audience thought that was part of the act.

[@bighand1530]

I just read about him thanks to you.

[@anthonysimsjr6651]

Rest in peace for the famous celebrities that died on the set. Give their family the strength to cope & move on in their lives. I'm very sorry for the loss of the famous celebrities.

[@brodiger]

The main event of the death I remember is Steve Irwin from crocodile Hunter I remember listening on the news about his death and my mom used to love watching him on animal planet crocodile Hunter he will forever be missed and he was amazing

[@nyr14]

There was also quite recently a “Voice”Singer who was shot and killed on stage right as her career was starting… always sad when the best die young

[@pooky-bellegaming4089]

Her name was Christina Grimmie.

[@S.L.U.R.M]

R.I.P Steve Irwin

[@circa-iv4st]

As a huge fan of pro wrestling noah it really sucks that masawa died in the ring trying to save his company it’s worse when you look at the footage after the Suplex that killed him and you see the fans slowly realizing that he is not getting up

[@chayden153]

Masawa is an absolute icon, terrible that he went out doing what he loved

[@crimsondeath84]

The narrator got Dimebag’s death date wrong. He was killed December 8, 2004

[@Gynra]

The same date as John Lennon was shot 24 years before.

[@chayden153]

@@Gynra damn

[@teentitans0]

On A&E, WWE did an episode for Owen Hart. They said his last words were “get out of the way”. That gave me chills. 💯

[@zanethind]

Much respect to the performers that still performed while being injured and near death

[@mojo3318]

It's sad and scary how people died while performing! God bless them!🙏 Steve Erwin looks familiar. If possible, I would go back in time and try to save their lives! Some of them should have listened to their doctors. I liked all the rock music🤘 in the video!

[@0bigcat]

Steve Irwin got me into loving and learning animals since I was young I watched his shows everyday, crocodile hunter and croc files are my favorites. I really miss him

[@marlonclark1896]

same

[@LadyKC67]

RIP to the most beautiful man to ever grace the screen, Jon-Erik Hexum. He was even more beautiful inside, truly one of the good guys. The police ruled it wasn’t Russian roulette and that stupid rumor just won’t die. There were a lot of factors that contributed to his death, some of it being negligence on the part of CBS studios. He didn’t deserve what happened to him and his family certainly didn’t deserve the hell they were put through.

[@106andie]

Redd Foxx had one of the most ironic deaths I’ve ever heard of, until recently I had no idea!

[@michelleallred8521]

Steve was a terrible loss to his family & his fans alike. He actually didn't die during a performance. He was filming footage for a new show Bindi was starting. I know he's so very proud of his kids & his precious little granddaughter, Grace Warrior Irwin, carrying on his legacy & dream.

[@jeremywilliams5141]

Other than Misawa and Owen, pro wrestlers who died while performing include: 1. Mike Dibiase (father of Ted Dibiase and grandfather of Ted Dibiase Jr.) 2. Perro Aguayo Jr. 3. Plum Mariko 4. Silver King

[@bighand1530]

Silver King being the most recent.

[@dhenderson1810]

There was one who Rey Mysterio accidentally killed.

[@gator9339]

@@dhenderson1810 Perro Aguayo Jr is the wrestler that died wrestling Rey Mysterio

[@jacobdrolet4262]

Amazing video watch mojo of performers that died while performing,fantastic job.

[@ethanbarc]

Rest in peace for those people who tragically died while Performing so sad and scary 😱

[@simonwetterlund]

All deaths on this list are of course tragic. Though I feel like Dimebags death hits the hardest for me because Pantera introduced me to the heavy metal scene, that still holds a dear place in my heart

[@desperado8605]

Steve Irwin's really hit hard. Dimebag as well, used to play counterstrike with one of Damage Plan band members brother I remember him telling us about that

[@MKF30]

Such a sad video, RIP ro everyone here and everyone else in th world who have passed since this video has posted that nobody else may know about.😔🙏

[@heavenly54-]

Rest in peace to all of them. ❤️

[@vortex925]

Steve didn't die performing, he was doing what he loved and just happened to be followed by a film crew, he and the remaining Irwin family have all Australia's appreciation and respect

[@mr.decencykeepinitreal6348]

Brandon Lee, Steve Irwin and others, may they all rest in peace…

[@nicholasbalchan2625]

🇹🇹 love all your videos

[@GoddessLadyRei]

Yeah, I had just seen Damage Plan in concert a month before Dime was murdered. I'm glad I was able to go to the show and see the legend play one last time.

[@NorthWalesKid]

Check out Steve Irwin talking about what he’d do if he won lots of money and they way his wife looks at him with pure love

[@scratchy1704]

That was such a loving family.The good die young and evil die old.

[@camcam2685]

This is very heartbreaking

[@PhilipCarroll64]

Dimebag was killed in 2004, not 2006. You should have had Dale Earnhardt on this list.

[@pundertalefan4391]

The deaths of these people are tragic, and I also feel horrible for the people who feel that they're responsible, when it was just an accident.

[@Punkmonker]

Dimebag will be considered one of the biggest losses the metal community ever had. The man had so much feel and power to his playing

[@gogoyubari366]

I'm glad they included Tiny Tim!

[@TheDealMaster]

This is a good compilation, with some very sad deaths.

[@coreye2612]

I was a student at UC San Diego, where comedian Dick Shawn had a heart attack while performing onstage. I think this was 1987. He’s probably best known for being in the original The Producers.

[@brandonaitchison3747]

R.I.P. Dime!

[@katefoyder506]

Wow I was a hard core Megadeth fan back in the day. Nick Mensa's death I was unaware of. But then we lost so many in 2016

[@SuperMhinton]

Soul legend Johnny Guitar Watson died on stage in Japan in 1996.

[@kyaryi1]

Owen Hart, Ayrton Senna, Steve Irwin are the ones I remember

[@ludonymous526]

May they all rest in peace.

[@SimplyExplained90]

We all miss Steve 😭

[@akarbit3r111]

Steve Irwin was probably the one that hit me the hardest, his show is one of the reasons I got so into animals, especially reptiles and sharks

[@chelseacanales8763]

Steve Irwin’s death still hurts. He was the main reason why I have been compassionate with animals.

[@marlonclark1896]

same

[@Magicalwolfgamer]

He was awesome!!!!!! Rip!! Really enjoyed watching his show when I was a kid. He made learning about animals fun and exciting

[@marlonclark1896]

@@Magicalwolfgamer same

[@marlonclark1896]

@@Magicalwolfgamer same

[@tammymercer6486]

We all miss Steve Irwin so such a good man.

[@andrewcantor-wagner2056]

Bit surprised to not see John Ritter on this list

[@caleb97484]

Owen’s death gets me every time

[@EllzC]

I know you didn’t just say Leslie Harvey died in Swansea, ENGLAND

[@elc1960]

Sib Hashian, along with former Boston members guitarist Barry Goudreau and bassist Fran Sheehan, were members of the blues band Ernie & the Automatics, led by New England area car dealer Ernie Boch, Jr. I had no idea that The Rock married Sib's daughter though.

[@andrewcantor-wagner2056]

Forgot Perro Aguayo (Mexican wrestler who died after taking a back dropkick from Rey Mysterio), John Ritter, and Dale Earnhardt Sr

[@dhenderson1810]

Ritter's death wasn't on-air, it was during rehearsals.

[@Stjurgeon]

@@dhenderson1810 Which is still performing.

[@ethanbarc]

Very sad and Heartbreaking 💔

[@nycot107]

Steve Irwin was not "performing", yes he was in a television show, but he was not pretending, he was not acting, everything he did on screen was honest and real. He was also educating people on animals, even the dangerous ones, and he knew the risks he was taking. He chose to take those risks because he loved animals so much.

[@garymiller1690]

Dawg, I'm too drunk for this, you hit me with Steve Irwin and then Dimebag?

[@robertsunday6202]

Seen the Owen heart live. He didn't want to enter from the ring like that.

[@caleb97484]

I heard about that on Dark Side of the Ring. It was sad.

[@robertsunday6202]

@@caleb97484 some things you can never forget.

[@caleb97484]

@@robertsunday6202 yeah

[@spaceo8568]

Steve Irwin was not just a national sensation. He was an international treasure and an utter loss to the entire world and every species in it.

[@rjrunlikehell2366]

May they all R.I.P. Personally - Owen and Brandon still crush my heart all these years later 🥺

[@joemc1960]

Two missing that I can think of: Dick Shawn, who played LSD in The Producers (1968), and Joseph Burrus, the escape artist who was buried alive during a coffin trick.

[@gspendlove]

I remember that! I remember they were pouring concrete into hole but they apparently misjudged how much weight the coffin (was it Plexiglas?) could withstand. You could see a fury of bubbles as the weight of the concrete collapsed, and them trying as hard as they could to shovel the mixture out of the hole and rescue the performer even though they had to have known they couldn't possibly get to him in time. I can't imagine how that must've felt. He was their friend and they had to watch him die.

[@bheast86]

Sidney James, actor (who danced with Katharine Hepburn onscreen) had a heart attack onstage, and the audience thought it was part of the play

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May they always be remembered

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Great video as usual but Dimebag Darrell died in December 2004 not 2006

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Even tho it was 16 years ago, I still remember seeing the news about Steve's death. I was in 8th Grade at the hospital watching it. Can't remember why I was there, either for my ADHD check-up or cause I had Poison Ivy, but I still can't ever forget seeing Steve's death from a sting ray. Crocodile Hunter was never the same knowing that Steve was never gonna be there anymore. R.I.P. Big Guy. The entire world misses you and we can't wait to see you again one day, seeing you still do the exact same things you have always loved to do.