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Celebrity Death Rule Of Three — Times It Actually Happened
Are you a fan macabre content? Subscribe to the That Got Dark newsletter to get your weekly dopamine fix of the macabre delivered RIGHT to your inbox! You've probably heard people say that celebrity deaths come in threes — it's what's commonly referred to as the celebrity death 'Rule of Three.' This pop culture belief isn't based on anything scientific, but more on how our brains like to spot patterns, especially during emotional or shocking events. When a couple of famous people pass away close together, we tend to look for a third. In reality, it's just a coincidence, but because it happens often enough — and we remember it when it does — it feels like a real thing. Here are some popular examples: July 2025 — Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theo on The Cosby Show, died of accidental drowning on July 20, 2025, at the age of 54, while on vacation in Costa Rica. Warner was swimming in the sea when he got caught in a strong rip current. He was brought to shore by bystanders, received care from the Red Cross, but was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. Ozzy Osbourne (born John Michael Osbourne) died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, after decades of complications with Parkinson's disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2003, and other health issues. He reportedly died peacefully at home in England with his family by his side. Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Gene Bollea) died on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71, of cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Paramedics performed CPR at the scene for over 30 minutes, but he could not be revived. June 2009 — Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson Ed McMahon — best known as Johnny Carson's longtime sidekick on The Tonight Show with his iconic line, 'Heeeeere's Johnny!'— died on June 23, 2009, at the age of 86, of multiple health complications, including bone cancer and pneumonia. He passed away peacefully at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, surrounded by family. Farrah Fawcett died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 62, of anal cancer in Santa Monica, California. After an initial diagnosis in 2006 and a brief remission in 2007, the cancer returned and spread to her liver despite treatment. She spent her final days at St. John's Health Center with close friends and partner Ryan O'Neal by her side. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50, of cardiac arrest caused by an accidental overdose of a powerful sleep medication called propofol, along with other sedatives. His personal doctor, Conrad Murray, had given him the drugs to help him sleep, but they ended up stopping his heart. Michael was found unresponsive at his home in Los Angeles and couldn't be revived. Murray was later found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his role in Michael's death. July, August, and September 1997 — Gianni Versace, Princess Diana, Mother Teresa Gianni Versace was shot and killed on July 15, 1997, at the age of 50, outside his home in Miami by a man named Andrew Cunanan. Cunanan, who was already wanted for several other murders, shot Versace twice in the back of the head on the steps of his mansion. Versace died instantly, and Cunanan died by suicide days later after a nationwide manhunt. Princess Diana died on Aug. 31, 1997, at the age of 36, in a car crash in a tunnel in Paris while being chased by paparazzi. She was in the car with her boyfriend Dodi Fayed, their driver, and a bodyguard. An official investigation later ruled her death as 'unlawful killing' due to reckless driving by both the driver and the paparazzi. Mother Teresa died on Sept. 5, 1997, at the age of 87, after years of struggling with heart problems. She had suffered several heart attacks and other health issues, and her death was caused by heart failure. Despite her illness, she continued to serve the poor and sick until shortly before her passing. December 2016 — George Michael, Carrie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds George Michael died in his sleep on Dec. 25, 2016, at the age of 53. The official cause of death was heart failure due to an enlarged and inflamed heart (called dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis), along with fatty liver disease. His death was ruled as natural causes. Carrie Fisher died on Dec. 27, 2016, at the age of 60, after going into cardiac arrest on a flight. Her official cause of death was listed as sleep apnea and heart disease, with drugs like cocaine, heroin, and MDMA also found in her system. The exact role the drugs played wasn't clear, so the manner of death was ruled as undetermined. Her daughter, Billie Lourd, later said Fisher's long struggle with addiction and mental illness ultimately led to her death. Debbie Reynolds died on Dec. 28, 2016, at the age of 84, just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher. The cause of death was a stroke, specifically bleeding in the brain, with high blood pressure listed as a contributing factor. Many believe grief, or "broken heart syndrome," played a role, but Reynolds' death was officially attributed to natural causes related to the stroke. January 2016 — David Bowie, Alan Rickman, and Glenn Frey David Bowie died on Jan. 10, 2016, at the age of 69 from liver cancer. He had been quietly battling the illness for about 18 months, but kept it private from the public. Just two days before his death, he released his final album, Blackstar, which many saw as his way of saying goodbye. Alan Rickman died on Jan. 14, 2016, at the age of 69 from pancreatic cancer. He had been diagnosed with the illness in 2015 after a minor stroke led to further tests, but he kept it private, sharing the news only with close friends and family. His death came as a shock to many, as the public was unaware of his condition. Glenn Frey — the co‑founding guitarist, singer, and songwriter of the Eagles — died on Jan. 18, 2016, at age 67 in New York City. According to his family and band, he passed away after complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia. April and June 2016 — Prince, Muhammad Ali, Anton Yelchin Prince died on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57 from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a powerful opioid. He had taken a counterfeit pill that he believed was a prescription painkiller like Vicodin, but it was laced with fentanyl. The official cause of death was listed as "fentanyl toxicity," and authorities ruled it an accident, with no signs of foul play. Muhammad Ali passed away on June 3, 2016, at the age of 74, of septic shock, a life-threatening whole‑body reaction to an infection. He'd been battling Parkinson's disease for decades, and his respiratory health worsened before he went into septic shock. His death was officially described as due to natural causes. Anton Yelchin tragically died on June 19, 2016, at the age of 27 in Los Angeles. The official cause of death was blunt traumatic asphyxia, after he was fatally crushed and suffocated when his Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled backward down a driveway and pinned him between a mailbox and a security fence. Yelchin's parents ended up filing a lawsuit with Fiat Chrysler (the makers of the Jeep Grand Cherokee) and reached a confidential settlement. July and August 2014 — James Garner, Robin Williams, Lauren Bacall James Garner died on July 19, 2014, at the age of 86, at his home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. The official cause of death recorded on his death certificate was acute myocardial infarction — a heart attack. He had been living with coronary artery disease, which likely led to the fatal heart event, and his passing was ruled as natural causes. Robin Williams died on Aug. 11, 2014, at the age of 63. The Marin County coroner officially ruled his death a suicide by asphyxia due to hanging, with no evidence of foul play or use of alcohol or illicit drugs. An autopsy also revealed he had been suffering from diffuse Lewy body dementia (a form of progressive dementia). Lauren Bacall passed away on Aug. 12, 2014, at the age of 89, after suffering a massive stroke at her home in New York City. Her family confirmed the stroke was the cause of death, and she was later pronounced dead at New York‑Presbyterian Hospital. January and Feb. 2012 — Etta James, Don Cornelius, Whitney Houston Etta James died on Jan. 20, 2012, at the age of 73. The official cause of death was complications from leukemia, and she also suffered from dementia and kidney failure, which contributed to her overall decline. Her death certificate classified it as natural causes. She passed away in Riverside, California, surrounded by family. Don Cornelius, creator of Soul Train, died by suicide on Feb. 1, 2012, at the age of 75. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at his home in California. He had been struggling with serious health problems and depression for years, especially after surgery for a brain aneurysm in the 1980s. Whitney Houston died on Feb. 11, 2012, at the age of 48, after drowning in her hotel bathtub. The coroner concluded it was an accidental drowning, with underlying heart disease and recent cocaine use playing significant roles. October 2023 — Burt Young, Richard Roundtree, and Matthew Perry Burt Young, known for his Oscar-nominated role as Paulie in the Rocky films, died on Oct. 8, 2023, at age 83 in Los Angeles. His death certificate listed the official cause as cardiac arrest, with contributing conditions including a myocardial infarction (heart attack), atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat), and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Richard Roundtree, who famously played the iconic John Shaft, passed away on Oct. 24, 2023, at the age of 81, at his home in Los Angeles. The official cause of death was pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis he had been battling for a brief period before his passing. Matthew Perry died on Oct. 28, 2023, at the age of 54, from the acute effects of ketamine, which caused his heart and breathing to stop, leading to unconsciousness and drowning in his hot tub. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident. Contributing factors included coronary artery disease and the presence of buprenorphine, a medication used for opioid addiction treatment, which may have made him more vulnerable. December 2006 — James Brown, former President Gerald Ford, and Saddam Hussein James Brown died on Dec. 25, 2006, at age 73. The official cause of death, listed by Atlanta's Emory University Hospital Midtown, was congestive heart failure resulting from complications of pneumonia. Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States, died on Dec. 26, 2006, at age 93, in his home in Rancho Mirage, California, of cardiovascular disease. Saddam Hussein officially died by execution by hanging on Dec. 30, 2006, following his conviction for crimes against humanity — specifically for ordering the killing of 148 Shi'ite villagers in Dujail in 1982. His death was carried out at Camp Justice in Baghdad and recorded as a judicial execution rather than a medical cause of death. Finally, Feb. 3, 1959 — Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper On Feb. 3, 1959, rock and roll icons Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson all died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The small chartered aircraft they were flying in took off shortly after a concert and crashed within minutes due to pilot error in poor visibility conditions — none of the passengers survived the impact. This tragic event is famously known as "The Day the Music Died." It marked a turning point in music history and became a powerful symbol of lost potential and youthful energy cut short. The phrase was later popularized by Don McLean's 1971 song 'American Pie." Do you love ~dark~ content like this? Subscribe to the That Got Dark newsletter to get your weekly dopamine fix of the macabre delivered RIGHT to your inbox!
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Around the West, politicians are writing more bills than ever
Who knew there were this many things that had to be fixed? The legislative sessions in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Washington are over. Depending on your political perspective, the benefits — or damages — will be felt for years to come. One thing that isn't in dispute? Lawmakers couldn't help but introduce a record number of bills in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Washington may also be added to that list, depending on what happens in the second part of its biennium. In Idaho, lawmakers introduced nearly 800 pieces of legislation — the highest mark going back at least 16 years. Less than 50% of the legislation actually made it across the finish line. Higher numbers are expected in Idaho, as lawmakers now individually introduce and approve every state department budget, rather than just one large state budget. Still, the numbers are staggering, not only for lawmakers who work at the state capitol, but also for citizens who try to follow the session and be involved in the process. Making it more challenging in Idaho is the sometimes minimal lack of notice regarding hearings for bills that have been introduced. We've recommended that lawmakers commit to a Rule of Three to allow citizens more time to be engaged. In Montana, lawmakers also hit a record of 1,761 bills introduced, with a little more than half being signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte. Montana's joint Rule 40-40 'allows members of the Montana Legislature to request an unlimited number of bill or resolution drafts before December 5. After that date, a member may request the Legislative Council to prepare no more than seven bills or resolutions. Unused requests by one member may be granted to another member. The limits do not apply to code commissioner bills or committee bills.' In Wyoming, which divides sessions among general session years and budget years, lawmakers also hit a record of 556 bills introduced. But only 31% became law. Washington state lawmakers were by far the least productive, passing only 19.5% of the more than 2,000 bills they introduced. And they're not done yet, as Washington works on a biennium and lawmakers will return next January to continue increasing the number. Passing legislation certainly isn't a contest. And this column is in no way an encouragement to increase the across-the-finish-line percentages. But it is worth pointing out that introducing legislation takes time and resources - resources that are provided by taxpayers (so perhaps a new state rock shouldn't be high on a lawmaker's list). More bill introductions also make tracking your elected official's work more difficult. Some states, including Arizona, California, New Jersey, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, North Dakota, Indiana, Louisiana and Montana have sought to restrict how many bills a legislator can introduce each session. Do all states need a rule that limits a lawmaker's appetite for more and more legislation? Maybe. But we'd rather see a self-imposed diet. Chris Cargill is the president of Mountain States Policy Center, an independent free market think tank based in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and eastern Washington. Online at
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Western states like Idaho are drowning in legislation
Members of the Idaho Senate work from the Senate floor on the morning of March 10, 2025, at the Idaho Capitol Building in Boise. (Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun) Who knew there were this many things that had to be fixed? The legislative sessions in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Washington are over. Depending on your political perspective, the benefits — or damages — will be felt for years to come. One thing that isn't in dispute? Lawmakers couldn't help but introduce a record number of bills in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Washington may also be added to that list, depending on what happens in the second part of its biennium. More pieces of legislation were prepared for Idaho's 2025 session than in the last 30 years In Idaho, lawmakers introduced nearly 800 pieces of legislation — the highest mark going back at least 16 years. Less than 50% of the legislation actually made it across the finish line. Higher numbers are expected in Idaho, as lawmakers now individually introduce and approve every state department budget, rather than just one large state budget. Still, the numbers are staggering, not only for lawmakers who work at the state capitol, but also for citizens who try to follow the session and be involved in the process. Making it more challenging in Idaho is the sometimes minimal lack of notice regarding hearings for bills that have been introduced. We've recommended that lawmakers commit to a Rule of Three to allow citizens more time to be engaged. In Montana, lawmakers also hit a record of 1,761 bills introduced, with a little more than half being signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte. Montana's joint Rule 40-40 'allows members of the Montana Legislature to request an unlimited number of bill or resolution drafts before December 5. After that date, a member may request the Legislative Council to prepare no more than seven bills or resolutions. Unused requests by one member may be granted to another member. The limits do not apply to code commissioner bills or committee bills.' In Wyoming, which divides sessions among general session years and budget years, lawmakers also hit a record of 556 bills introduced. But only 31% became law. Washington state lawmakers were by far the least productive, passing only 19.5% of the more than 2,000 bills they introduced. And they're not done yet, as Washington works on a biennium and lawmakers will return next January to continue increasing the number. Passing legislation certainly isn't a contest. And this column is in no way an encouragement to increase the across-the-finish-line percentages. But it is worth pointing out that introducing legislation takes time and resources — resources that are provided by taxpayers (so perhaps a new state rock shouldn't be high on a lawmaker's list). More bill introductions also make tracking your elected official's work more difficult. Some states, including Arizona, California, New Jersey, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, North Dakota, Indiana, Louisiana and Montana have sought to restrict how many bills a legislator can introduce each session. Do all states need a rule that limits a lawmaker's appetite for more and more legislation? Maybe. But we'd rather see a self-imposed diet. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Hypebeast
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Art, Sound and Form Converge in ‘The Rule of Three' Exhibition at otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE
Summary The Rule of Three, presented byotherthingsbyTHE SHOPHOUSE, explores the symbolic and structural significance of the number three in art. Featuring new works byKarena Lam,Hilarie HonandOlivier Cong, the exhibition examines how triadic principles manifest across different artistic mediums. Each artist contributes a distinct perspective, expressed through ceramics, paintings and music, yet their works intertwine in a unified dialogue, highlighting the interplay between form, material and perception. Throughout history, the number three holds deep cultural, religious as well as artistic significance. From the Holy Trinity in Christianity to the three unities in classical drama, triadic structures serve as foundational principles of balance and progression. InThe Rule of Three, this fundamental principle is reflected in the exhibition's very structure: it features three artists, exploring three distinct mediums, and engaging three modes of sensory interaction. This triadic framework serves as a foundational element, allowing for both individual artistic expression and a cohesive collective harmony within the presented works. Karena Lam's ceramic works embrace the intrinsic qualities of clay, treating it as an active participant in the creative process. Her method is conversational, allowing the material to develop organically, rather than shaping it through strict control. This aligns with the theme of balance, as her pieces reflect a dialogue between artist and medium, intention and organic form. Meanwhile, Hilarie Hon's vibrant canvases delve into the complexities of color and abstraction that directly challenge viewers to navigate the nuances of perception. Like Lam, Hon emphasizes responsiveness to her medium, engaging in an ongoing exchange with the imagery she creates. Olivier Cong's contributions introduce a vital auditory dimension to the exhibition. His compositions create 'made-up folklores' that accompany the totemic sculptures, with urban and folk-inspired melodies complementing Lam's moon jars. Meanwhile, Cong's rhythmic, emotive soundscapes mirror the contrast of noise and silence, akin to the invisible crowds juxtaposed with the solitary traveler figures in Hon's works. The Rule of Threeis currently on view by appointment until June 29, 2025 at otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE. otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE31 Sun Chun Street,Tai Hang Hong Kong
