A fresh look at the death of actor and comic Richard Pryor, whose no-holds-barred approach to his life and work made him an American icon.
The untimely death of Phil Hartman, an actor who ruffled several feathers with impressions on "Saturday Night Live" and voiced 18 iconic characters on "The Simpsons" Hartman was found dead in his home in May of 1998.
Johnny Carson died in Los Angeles in 2005 for nearly 30 years, he tucked millions of Americans into bed every night as the host of NBC's "Tonight Show," but away from the cameras, Johnny was a troubled man.
Monroe County, La. officers find guns in a vehicle during a traffic stop while officers in Berkeley County, S.C. attend to a disabled vehicle ending with a DUI Knox County, Tenn. officers search for suspects after reports of shots fired.
Berkeley County, S.C. officers stop a vehicle that did not slow down for flashing lights while officers in Toledo, Ohio respond to a weapons call officers in Daytona Beach, Fla. find drugs while searching a vehicle.
Gilda Radner is an icon of American comedy whose unique characters on hit show "Saturday Night Live" catapult her into the nation's heart. However, behind the laughter is a life blighted by illness and sorrow -- from bulimia to multiple miscarriages.
The life and career of Chris Farley, the larger-than-life Hollywood star regarded as one of the funniest comics of his generation.
Garry Shandling's death at 66 shocked his fans and the show business community and during his career he garnered over 60 awards or nominations, including Emmys with his self-analytical and self-deprecating humor.
Bernie Mac was one of the best-loved stand-up comics of his generation and along with working his way out of poverty, he spent 12 years performing in Chicago clubs before hitting the big time in 2008 he died at the age of 50.
Flip Wilson is remembered as the gifted comedian who burned fiercely, lighting up TV screens.
A fresh look at the death of actor and comic Richard Pryor, whose no-holds-barred approach to his life and work made him an American icon.
The untimely death of Phil Hartman, an actor who ruffled several feathers with impressions on "Saturday Night Live" and voiced 18 iconic characters on "The Simpsons" Hartman was found dead in his home in May of 1998.
Johnny Carson died in Los Angeles in 2005 for nearly 30 years, he tucked millions of Americans into bed every night as the host of NBC's "Tonight Show," but away from the cameras, Johnny was a troubled man.
Berkeley County, S.C. officers stop a vehicle that did not slow down for flashing lights while officers in Toledo, Ohio respond to a weapons call officers in Daytona Beach, Fla. find drugs while searching a vehicle.
Actor Jeff Conaway ("Grease") dies on May 27, 2011 Conway is rarely out of work, but there is trouble behind his megawatt smile his much-publicized battle with addiction causes reporters to speculate that he may have died of an overdose.
Talented Canadian Alan Thicke moves to Hollywood at the age of 23 to embark on a career in the entertainment business over nearly 50 years he was a writer, director, producer, composer, talk show host and actor.
Television star John Ritter died at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Calif., on Sept. 11, 2003 a full body medical scan just two years prior to his death showed the father of four to be in perfect health.
Verne Troyer, the much-loved diminutive star adored by millions for playing Dr. Evil's pint-sized sidekick, Mini-Me, in the hugely successful Austin Powers franchise, dies at the tender age of 49.
On March 4, 1994, beloved comedy actor John Candy is found dead of an apparent heart attack in Durango, Mexico, where he was working on what would become his final film, "Wagons East."
Gilda Radner is an icon of American comedy whose unique characters on hit show "Saturday Night Live" catapult her into the nation's heart. However, behind the laughter is a life blighted by illness and sorrow -- from bulimia to multiple miscarriages.