Musicians / Actors who died too early

B.I.G
Bernie Mac
MJ

Brian Lemasters from Catherine

Jeff Buckley, Elliot Smith and Nick Drake.

Wolfgang

Amadeus

Mozart

Tops the list easily. Look at all his output in 35 years. And at the end, he had The Magic Flute. The guy was still going strong. Imagine if he had another thirty years.

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Who are some of your favorites who died too early. I got a few off the top of my head, I'll post them as I go.

Not in any order.

1. Big L

If anyone got taken way too soon it's Big L, he discovered Jay-Z and it was said that he was going to be signed to Rocafella records. He died a week before that happened. No doubt a talent like him would have gone far with Jay-Z who is one of the biggest names in Hip Hop today.

Put It On
Danger Zone

2. Proof

Proof was always thought to be the most talented of D12 along with Eminem and in fact many fans of the group today still consider him the best. He released a major album only a year before he died and I'm sure he would have been huge since he was with Eminem who commands the biggest fanbase in Hip Hop at the moment (arguably).

Kurt Kobain: Pretty creepy to listen to since he died
Forgive Me

3. Ol' Dirty Bastard

Often called one of the most unique MC's, it's such a shame that he died before releasing his first solo album on Rocafella records (Damn they have bad luck). ODB is sorely missed that's all I can say...

Shimmy Shimmy Ya
Got Your Money

4. J Dilla

J Dilla is one of the best producers to be in the game, in fact years after his death music still comes out that he produced. J Dilla's death was huge to hip hop and chances are that even if you don't know who he is, you've heard a song he made. Then again, if you listen to Hip Hop you better know who he is.

Mos Def ft. Talib Kweli - History (Prod. J Dilla)
Common - The Light (Prod. J Dilla)
Raekwon ft. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Method Man - House of Flying Daggers

I'll put on some actors when I think of them

Toriko42

I have never heard of any of those people... :lol:

Ritchie Vallens, Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper.

Bernie Mac :(

Espada12

Yes, I agree.

Let's not forget Janis Joplin.

that one guy from nirvana

Brad Nowell and Chris Farley come to mind.

Jeff Buckley.

Freddie Mercury
James Dean
Heath Ledger
Tupac Shakur

Bernie Mac, Isaac Hayes, Micheal Jackson, Heath Ledger, and the yellow power ranger. She was so young.

John Lennon died at 40....Not so young.

&quo[QUOTE="Toriko42"]

Who are some of your favorites who died too early. I got a few off the top of my head, I'll post them as I go.

Not in any order.

1. Big L

If anyone got taken way too soon it's Big L, he discovered Jay-Z and it was said that he was going to be signed to Rocafella records. He died a week before that happened. No doubt a talent like him would have gone far with Jay-Z who is one of the biggest names in Hip Hop today.

Put It On
Danger Zone

2. Proof

Proof was always thought to be the most talented of D12 along with Eminem and in fact many fans of the group today still consider him the best. He released a major album only a year before he died and I'm sure he would have been huge since he was with Eminem who commands the biggest fanbase in Hip Hop at the moment (arguably).

Kurt Kobain: Pretty creepy to listen to since he died
Forgive Me

3. Ol' Dirty Bastard

Often called one of the most unique MC's, it's such a shame that he died before releasing his first solo album on Rocafella records (Damn they have bad luck). ODB is sorely missed that's all I can say...

Shimmy Shimmy Ya
Got Your Money

4. J Dilla

J Dilla is one of the best producers to be in the game, in fact years after his death music still comes out that he produced. J Dilla's death was huge to hip hop and chances are that even if you don't know who he is, you've heard a song he made. Then again, if you listen to Hip Hop you better know who he is.

Mos Def ft. Talib Kweli - History (Prod. J Dilla)
Common - The Light (Prod. J Dilla)
Raekwon ft. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Method Man - House of Flying Daggers

I'll put on some actors when I think of them

Ultrabeatdown55

I have never heard of any of those people... :lol:

Kurt Cobain

John Lennon died at 40....Not so young.

Jamiemydearx3

Raul Julia, one of my favourite actors.

Lol, I know known of the people TS posted.

Anyways, Cliff Burton and I forget the name of this guy, he was a voice in Simpsons a lot and was a Saturday Night Live veteran.

I know it's not like anyone in OT even listens to jazz, but here's Lee Morgan playing I Remember Clifford in memory of Clifford Brown who died in a car accident at age 25. Lee Morgan would later be shot to death by his girlfriend at the young age of 33. Two jazz legends.

Billy Mayes :cry:

James Dean.

Mozart and Chopin both died right when they were starting to get interesting :cry:..

:twisted:

Billy Mayes :cry:Unknown_Hero3

Heath Ledger - Combined Drug Intoxication at the age of 28

Cliff Burton - Crushed by a bus at the age of 23

Dimebag Darrell - Shot in the head three times whilst on stage (Touring without Pantera at the time) at the age of 38

Kurt Cobian - Suicide. Some people may say otherwise. Died Aged 27

Jimi Hendrix - Drug Overdose. Died Aged 27.

Bruce Lee - Hypersenivity to the drug Equagesic, mysteries still surrond his death. Died Aged 32.

Brandon Lee - Very Mysterious Death. Shot while filming "The Crow", no one is aware of which crew member made the fatal mistake of loading in the real bullet, I think they were trying to remove the gunpowder to make sure it could'nt pierce the skin, I'm not to sure.... He died aged 28

Lee Morgan- shot to death by girlfriend at age 33

Charlie Parker- died at age 34 from drugs and alcohol

Clifford Brown- died in a car accident at age 25

Eric Dolphy- died at age 36 from diabetes complications

Sam Cooke- shot to death at age 33

Otis Redding- died in a place crash at age 26

Minnie Riperton- died at age 31 from cancer

Robert Johnson- died at age 27 for reasons unknown... part of the legend...

Orlando_Magic

I would add Stevie Ray Vaughan and Duane Allman to that list.

I'm very ashamed that no one said Graham Chapman of Monty Python :(.

Bernie Mac :(

Espada12

Marilyn Monroe and Ofra Haza

Word to all those TC.

You hear about Baatin? R.I.P.

Glen Goins and Eddie Hazel (both P-Funk) left too soon. Im definately forgettin a lot of artists but Ive been on a Family Stone and P-Funk kick so thats what's at the top of my mind.

I know it's not like anyone in OT even listens to jazz, but here's Lee Morgan playing I Remember Clifford in memory of Clifford Brown who died in a car accident at age 25. Lee Morgan would later be shot to death by his girlfriend at the young age of 33. Two jazz legends.

Orlando_Magic

Probably cause Jazz is on a completely different plane of musical existance. Ha. I have a couple 45s of Morgan...had no idea he died young.

• Chuck Schuldiner
• Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka
• Mieszko Talarczyk

Ms more then a woman Aaliyah--

We will always love and miss our little D-town chica and her music so much here.

TecmoGirl

I was going to say her too. :P

Lol, I know known of the people TS posted.

Anyways, Cliff Burton and I forget the name of this guy, he was a voice in Simpsons a lot and was a Saturday Night Live veteran.

Chutebox

I think you mean Phil Hartman. Awesome guy.

&quo[QUOTE="Toriko42"]

Who are some of your favorites who died too early. I got a few off the top of my head, I'll post them as I go.

Not in any order.

1. Big L

If anyone got taken way too soon it's Big L, he discovered Jay-Z and it was said that he was going to be signed to Rocafella records. He died a week before that happened. No doubt a talent like him would have gone far with Jay-Z who is one of the biggest names in Hip Hop today.

Put It On
Danger Zone

2. Proof

Proof was always thought to be the most talented of D12 along with Eminem and in fact many fans of the group today still consider him the best. He released a major album only a year before he died and I'm sure he would have been huge since he was with Eminem who commands the biggest fanbase in Hip Hop at the moment (arguably).

Kurt Kobain: Pretty creepy to listen to since he died
Forgive Me

3. Ol' Dirty Bastard

Often called one of the most unique MC's, it's such a shame that he died before releasing his first solo album on Rocafella records (Damn they have bad luck). ODB is sorely missed that's all I can say...

Shimmy Shimmy Ya
Got Your Money

4. J Dilla

J Dilla is one of the best producers to be in the game, in fact years after his death music still comes out that he produced. J Dilla's death was huge to hip hop and chances are that even if you don't know who he is, you've heard a song he made. Then again, if you listen to Hip Hop you better know who he is.

Mos Def ft. Talib Kweli - History (Prod. J Dilla)
Common - The Light (Prod. J Dilla)
Raekwon ft. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Method Man - House of Flying Daggers

I'll put on some actors when I think of them

Ultrabeatdown55

I have never heard of any of those people... :lol:

Because you don't know much about rap.