x
Breaking News
More () »

9 celebrities who were murdered

 Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story misidentified the killer(s) of actress Sharon Tate.

 

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story misidentified the killer(s) of actress Sharon Tate.

The Voice singer Christina Grimmie was shot and killed Friday night after performing a concert. Here's a round-up of other celebrities who have been murdered.

1. John Lennon

On Dec. 8, 1980, Lennon was shot multiple times by a trouble fan named John David Chapman outside of his home in New York. Lennon died from his injuries.

2. Tupac Shakur

On Sept. 7, 1996, Shakur was shot while riding in a car in Las Vegas. He died six days later at a local hospital. The killer is still unknown.

 

3. Notorious B.I.G.

On March 9, 1997, B.I.G. was shot four times during a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. The killer is still unknown.

 

4. Gianni Versace

On July 15, 1997, the Italian fashion designer was killed on the steps of his Florida home by Andrew Cunanan. The motive is unclear, but Cunanan committed suicide several days later.

 

5. Sharon Tate

The actress and model was killed Aug. 8, 1969 by followers of Charles Manson. Tate was 8 months pregnant with director Roman Polanski's child.

 

6. Phil Hartman

The Saturday Night Live alum was killed May 28, 1998 by his wife, Brynn, who then killed herself.

7. Selena

Selena was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldivar, the founder of the Selena fan club. 

8. Marvin Gaye

Gaye was killed by his father on April 1, 1984, following a domestic dispute.

9. Adrienne Shelly

Shelly was hanged to death on Nov. 1, 2006 by Diego Pillco, a construction worker. 

 

 

 

 

 

Before You Leave, Check This Out