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CHRISTOPHER BOWMAN  

Money might buy fast cars and swanky digs, but not happiness, personal fulfillment, and perhaps missed childhoods.

The sudden death of actor Brad Renfro fits into the pattern of other notable celebrity deaths.

A look at how the death of young actor Brad Renfro may have some personal meaning to more people than you would expect, and how it compares to other celebrity deaths.

Former child star Brad Renfro was found dead in his L. A home on Monday. The actor had been troubled by alcohol and drugs. Like many talented actors and artists he could not overcome his battles and is now gone.

Deaths of Brad Renfro, Kurt Cobain, Princess Diana, River Phoenix and Anna Nicole Smith.

How America's fascination with celebrity misbehavior and media frenzy has encompassed and disrespected the eventuality of death.

A description of the death of Brad Renfro and those of four other celebrities.

Breaking news on Yahoo as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 is that 28 year-old actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his NYC apartment earlier in the afternoon.

Award-winning actor and Oscar nominee Heath Ledger, 28, was found dead in his Soho home according to police.

Heath Ledger, the Academy Award nominated actor from Brokeback Mountain, has reportedly been found dead in his Manhattan apartment.

The shocking news of Australian actor Heath Ledger's death hit airwaves today. He was 28.

Heath Ledger and Brad Renfro both died within days of each other, and their deaths represent a waste and a tragic loss of life at a very young age.

"It's very expensive to be me. It's terrible the things I have to do to be me." Vickie Lynn Marshall aka Anna Nicole Smith, once quoted this particular statement when she was asked to describe the type of controversial life that she has.

Why the extensive coverage of Anna Nicole Smith's death by the major news networks? What did Anna Nicole Smith contribute to the world?

2008 started out with a horrible blow to the movie world with the death of two young actors, both in their prime.

Expose of actors who have died under 30 years old and especially at age 27 to 29.

The sudden death of Anna Nicole Smith on Thursday, February 9, 2007 shocked the world. Only 39 years old, Smith's life was defined by passion and drama and she will be missed by many fans.

The death of Anna Nicole Smith monopolized the news media for months. In the mists of this race for information, news stations were forced to decide what to cover, how much to cover and when to stop coverage of the Smith story before it became overly sensationalized.

This article will look at possible causes of celebrity death and destructive behavior.

The death of young Hollywood now includes Heath ledger, Brad Renfro and River Phoenix.

The entire Heath Ledger fiasco is a lie, a reflection of how utterly shallow and vapid life has become for most Americans.

Actor Heath Ledger was found dead in a Manhattan apartment this afternoon.

Actor Heath Ledger, 28, was found dead in an apartment in New York City this afternoon.

A look back at Heath Ledger, the most shocking recent example of a young Hollywood star who died too soon.

Actor Heath Ledger was found dead in an apartment.

Heath Ledger, star of such films as The Patriot and The Dark Knight, was found dead in his apartment in New York City according to N. Y. P. D. officials. Having met Health Ledger in person I share my experience talking to him and how his death came as a huge shock to me.

Actor Brad Renfro, probably best known for his performance in the hit movie The Client, was found dead in his Los Angeles home early Tuesday morning by his roommates, an L.A.. police reports. He had just wrapped up the filming of his new movie, The Informers.

Heath Ledger dead at age 28.

This morning I woke to my radio to learn that one of my favorite actors was found dead. Heath Ledger...

Should the recently surfaced video of Heath Ledger at a "drug" party be aired?

Paparazzi and the Hollywood stars we love

A rising star, Heath Ledger's body was found on Tuesday by the housekeeper.

NYPD suspect drugs involved in death of actor, 28

Death is a fact of life, and the famous among us are treated no differently than average citizens when it comes to government record keeping - everyone's exit is commemorated with a death certificate. Mike Steen spotlights a selection of these documents

In recent years, Western Civilization has become increasingly obsessed with dead celebrities. Now there are many websites that fuel that guilty pleasure. Welcome to the cult of dead celebrity.

This article reviews the top celebrity deaths of 2006.

It is sad and very tragic to lose Heath Ledger. His death marks another death in the Hollywood world, and he's quite possibly dead because of drugs. Regardless of whether they were prescription drugs or not, it is sad.

Some of the most interesting websites on two fascinating subjects, death and celebrities

Does a wife beater and civilly convicted murderer deserve celebrity status?

From Michael Richards's racist tirade to Steve Irwin's tragic death, here are the top ten celebrity moments of 2006.

Celebrity deaths that left us asking why? With the recent death of Anna Nicole Smith, as in the cases of mostly all celebrity deaths we are left asking why and what were the signs, could it have been prevent.

In this edition, we view photos of the celebrity homes of famous directors, producers, screenwriters and film company executives.

The news of Heath Ledger's untimely death comes right on the heals of Brad Renfro's passing at the age of 25.

Discussion of un natural celebrities deaths in comparison to each other.

A court document filed February 15, 2007, accuses Michael Jackson of abusing his celebrity status, which led to the emotional stress of the family of a dying woman in 2005.

The months of February and March of 2007 celebrity deaths due to depression scarred the news. Their deaths expose many questions surrounding the events. Most of them left to the wind as open-ended quandaries

Doctors and authorities have already declared Daniel's death "suspicious" and charges could be filed very soon.

People die all of the time, some we know and some we have never heard of. Here are a few of the more notable "celebrity" deaths from 2006.

A book signing by Sela Ward gave me a glimpse into the world of celebrity and its obsessive fan base. Deeming it a non-event, I was amazed at the turnout and the level of attention fans put into worshiping their celebrity. The book signing opened my eyes.

Reality TV just won't die. Most of the members of the Screen Actors Guild hate reality TV because it costs them jobs, so is it any wonder then, that now there is the disturbing trend of celebrity reality TV shows?

The recent deaths of Hollywood stars Brad Renfro, Suzanne Pleshette, and Heath Ledger all within a week's time have people wondering if this is another example of a celebrity death trio.

A pondering of societal roles in celebrity death.

We are fascinated by their every move, we want to know everything about them. why are we obsessed with the rich and famous.

Celebrity news has become so much of a popularity in America until real issues have become less talked about.

Here are the top 10 celebrity splits for the year. Some are a big shock and others we celebrate!

A lighthearted look at strange, bizarre and silly celebrity rumors. A look at how they originated and the truth behind them.

When you hear about another celebrity wedding do you think "How long is that gonna last?"

The year 2006 has been a banner year for bad celebrity behavior. Are they bored, or are they just trying to up their frequency on the tabloids? The one thing these celebrities have in common in 2006 is their total and collective show of stupidity.

Neil Aspinall died at the age of 66 at the Manhattan Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Hospital where he underwent treatment for lung cancer.

There is a movie in the works about the life and times of Anna Nicole Smith. Who cares?

Anna Nicole Smith and Marilyn Monroe have many things in common including personal tragedy and marrying older men. A closer look at the similarities between the two women both in life and in death.

Media coverage of Anna Nicole Smith will continue until the very last drop of story has been extracted. But Anna Nicole Smith was more than a media opportunity.

Anna Nicole Smith was born Vicky Lynn Hogan on November 28, 1967, in Mexia, Texas. Vicky Lynn was a high school drop out who first worked in a fried chicken restaurant. In 1984, at the tender age of 17, she married her first husband Billy Smith.

Anna Nicole Smith and Trimspa, the weight loss company in which she is the spokesperson for, have been sued because their product does not work.

Vicki Lynn Marshall, better known as Anna Nicole Smith, first gained popularity with audiences as Playboy's 1993 Playmate of the year. From that point, her public appearances and highly publicized court battles have captured the attention of millions around the globe.

With the final verdict on the custody hearing for the remains of Anna Nicole Smith made, rumors and complaints of Judge Seidlin showboating arise.

When Anna Nicole Smith was among us, she was many things to the world. Here is a look into her astrological make-up. Why didn't the world understand her? Was Depression altered in her chart?

Anna Nicole Smith was first engaged with American's media through her print ads for Guess Jeans, jeans that lunched a fashion reveloution in the 1980's.

This is from the perspective of Donna Hogan, who still grieves over the estrangement from her half- sister Anna Nicole Smith

Anna Nicole Smith was finally laid to rest next to beloved 20 year old son, Daniel, at Lakeview Cemetary in the Bahamas.

Anna Nicole had a stormy life, much of it her own doing, but she had a chance to turn it all around. In most cases, for as long as we live, we have that second, third or fourth chance to get it right.

It is revealed that Anna Nicole Smith did have a Will, but written in 2001 it was not updated after her sons tragic death.

AnnaNicole Smith dead at age 39. The former Playboy model meets a tragic end.

Charlize Theron was yesterday tipped to play Anna Nicole Smith in the Hollywood version of the Playboy Playmate's tumultuous life. The South African actress has emerged the favorite to be cast in the role of Smith, who died last week.

The tragic and untimely death of Anna Nicole Smith has made the world take notice. Obsessing about Anna? Then you want to know where you can get all the latest information.

Voicemail messages between former Minister of Immigration, Shane Gibson, and Anna Nicole Smith, have been obtained by popular media news site TMZ.com. The website obtained messages that prove the two had been in contact numerous times.

Anna Nicole Smith welcomed a daughter in to the world and then unexpectedly had to say goodbye to her son. Read about what happened that week.

The recent death of Anna Nicole Smith left many questions and unresolved legal battles. The paternity of her baby remains to be determined. Now speculations about her final months lead up to her death lead to suspicions of murder.

James Brown, Anna Nicole Smith to appear in "posthumous party."

Sandi Powledge is a former lesbian parter of Anna Nicole Smith. The pair shared a three-year fling that ended abruptly. Smith decided to end the relationship right before she married oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall.

Editorialized article into the death of Anna Nicole Smith and speculation of the cause of death and who will be held responsible.

Why should we care about Anna Nicole Smith? Because this woman's very sad and predictable demise is a wakeup call to the Paris-Lindsay-Britney crowd and all other would-be bimbos who worship out-of-control celebrities.

As a celebrity, Anna Nicole Smith was a gaudy, tinfoil star scotch-taped onto a cardboard sky. Behind the hype, Anna was a sad, vulnerable, and lonely woman who needed help more than she needed the spotlight.

One Million Dollars, But It Won't Happen With Anna Nicole Smith. Her remains are not for sale.

Mainly an opinion of the State of Florida in general, with a focus on Anna Nicole Smith and recent events.

Anna Nicole Smith was famous for being famous. Her Marilyn Monroe looks, her exaggerated curves, her little-girl voice, her dumb blond persona mimicked her childhood idol. Both their lives were surrounded by dysfunction, drugs, alcohol, loss and sadness.

I resisted weighing in on the sad and somewhat pathetic story that the death of Anna Nicole Smith has become, but I simply can't let it go another day without addressing what I feel is the most tragic result of all, an innocent 5 month old girl now without her mother.

Now there is news of another former flame of Smith coming forward. News had come out that the man convicted for stalking Anna Nicole Smith and beating up her next door neighbor may be the father of her baby.

Aged only 39 years, Anna Nicole Smith died on Thursday, February 8, 2007, shocking the world. She was found unresponsive in her hotel room

Anna Nicole Smith death hypothesis

More news has broke regarding the methadone found in the home of Anna Nicole Smith. The methadone found in Smith's fridge was illegally prescribed to the actress. Dr. Sandeep Kapoor wrote false prescriptions for Smith under the name Michelle Chase.

The sudden death of Anna Nicole Smith has led to the release of many rumors. As rumors go, some information about her may be true while other pieces of information are ridiculous.

Both Marilyn Monroe and Anna Nicole Smith were voluptuous blonds who were dubbed by the media as sex symbols of their times. Both had troubled love lives and died young, under tragic circumstances. How far are these comparisons justified?

The photos showed that Smith had many Slim-Fast food products in the fridge of her Bahamian home. Many people were shocked to see the products because Anna Nicole Smith was the spokesperson for popular weight loss product TRIMSPA.

Anna Nicole Smith, 39, dies today in Florida.

CBS News and several other news outlets are reporting that Anna Nicole Smith has passed away.