OUT NOW! Jonathan Brandis, 27 (Episode 15)
Go behind the sign to the night actor Jonathan Brandis tried to kill himself. He would die the following afternoon at the hospital. He was 27.
Go behind the sign to the night actor Jonathan Brandis tried to kill himself. He would die the following afternoon at the hospital. He was 27.
Go behind the sign to the afternoon of April 1, 1984 when singer Marvin Gaye was killed by his father in the family’s home…
Natalie Wood drowned on this day 40 years ago. Her death is one of Hollywood’s most enduring mysteries.
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Happy Birthday, Dorothy Dandridge. Keep an eye out for my upcoming video on the life and death of the “Black Marilyn Monroe.” In the meantime, don’t forget to subscribe to the Dead in Hollywood Youtube Channel. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE! I swear you’ll be glad you did! Catch up on Episodes 1-10!
Today would have been Rebecca Schaeffer’s 54th birthday. I can’t believe it’s been she’d be 54. She’s been gone longer than she was alive. Her life was cut tragically short by a stalker at the age of 21. Go behind the sign to the afternoon of July 18, 1989...
Go behind the sign to Halloween Eve 1982 when scary monsters and super creeps roam the streets of West Hollywood, stalking their unsuspecting prey. 22-year-old "Poltergeist" actress, Dominique Dunne, is going over lines with her co-star, actor David Packer, at her home on Rangely Ave. On this particular Halloween Eve, a monster was making his way towards Dominique's home. The home she once shared with the monster. Like so many women, Dominique knew her monster.
Go behind the sign to the early hours of May 28, 1998 when comedian Phil Hartman was shot to death in his sleep by his wife, Brynn, who then, hours later, turned the gun on herself. To his fans, Hartman seemed happy, leading the lucky life in the San Fernando Valley suburb of Encino, CA. Adored by millions and shot down in his prime, Hartman's life has been overshadowed by the events of that May morning.
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On August 14, 1980, Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten was murdered at the age of 20 by her estranged husband, manager, and all-around sleaze bag Paul Snider, who committed suicide beside Stratten in the West Los Angeles house they once had shared. Dead in Hollywood: Dorothy Stratten was only my second fanzine issue, and one of my main inspirations for Dead in Hollywood (along with Sal Mineo). Her death has always stayed with me and the fact that the house still looks exactly the same to this day.
Go behind the sign to the night of November 29, 1981, when Natalie Wood drowned on Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California. On July 20, 2021, Natalie's birthday, I sailed to Catalina to retrace Natalie's last, lost weekend. What really happened the night Natalie died? Was Natalie murdered or was it just an unfortunate accident after a holiday weekend of drinking? Never before seen photos/videos of famous Natalie Wood Catalina locations — with addresses! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our Youtube Channel!
Heading to Catalina as I write this to get footage of Natalie Wood’s last weekend on Catalina Island. Like & Subscribe to our Youtube Channel HERE!
BOTD: Natalie Wood would be 83 today, July 20. Tomorrow morning I leave for Catalina Island to retrace Natalie Wood's last steps and Marilyn Monroe's first. I hope to get a lot of really great footage for my next video "The Drowning of Natalie Wood" (Episode 8). Be sure to catch on the 1-7.
Did you know Marilyn Monroe lived on Catalina Island?!?! I’m heading to the island this week to shoot footage of Natalie Wood’s last steps and Marilyn Monroe’s first steps! While I edit the next installment of my vlog, check out the issue that started my obsession with Catalina Island. CLICK HERE for Dead in Hollywood: Marilyn of Avalon!
31 years ago today, July 18, 1989, Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered on her doorstep by a deranged fan…
Forty-five years ago, on February 12, 1976, "Rebel Without a Cause" actor Sal Mineo was murdered outside his carport in West Hollywood, CA. Go behind the sign to the alleyway where the Switchblade Kid met his match. I hope you guys enjoy this video as much as I enjoyed making it. Like and Subscribe to my channel!
Heading to Catalina Island next week to shoot footage of Natalie Wood’s last steps and Marilyn Monroe’s first steps!
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