This week has been one plagued by unexpected tragedies.
Lee Jihan, a young K-pop star, died in a Halloween crowd surge in Itaewon, Seoul. Takeoff, one-third of the popular rap group Migos, was killed in a shooting. Both deaths have rattled the entertainment industry, from the east to the west, as these events tend to do, especially when the victims are young and their work is full of promise and unrealized potential.
Jihan was one of the victims of the Halloween tragedy in Seoul. He was one of over 150 victims and was 24 years old. His death was confirmed by his agency, who shared a tribute post on Sunday. Jihan appeared in the talent show “Produce 101” and starred in the high school series “Today Was Another Nam Hyun Day.”
Takeoff, whose given name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, died of an errant gunshot wound. He was 28 years old and his death was mourned by various members of the entertainment industry.
Selena Quintanilla died when she was 23 years old. The Texan superstar and Mexican-American icon was killed by Yolanda Saldivar, the president of her fan club.
Amy Winehouse was one of the greatest talents of all time, known for her amazing voice and soul-baring lyrics. She struggled with addiction over the course of her life, and died at 27 years old, due to alcohol poisoning.
Anton Yelchin was a beloved young actor, having worked with Kristen Stewart, Felicity Jones, Donald Sutherland and more over the course of his career. He died when he was 27, in a freak accident, when his parked car rolled backward on his driveway.
28-year-old Heath Ledger died in 2008 after an accidental drug overdose. He’s remembered as one of Hollywood’s greatest actors and one of the few to win an Academy Award posthumously.
River Phoenix died when he was 23 years old from a combined drug intoxication. He is the brother of Joaquin Phoenix. In 2020, Joaquin had a son with Rooney Mara and named him River.
Ritchie Valens was a rock and roll icon and a pioneer for Mexican and Latino musicians. He died in a plane crash alongside musicians Buddy Holly and J.P. Richardson.
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