Too Young to Die

Too Young to Die

Those who knew them best describe the sensational lives and premature deaths of iconic actors and musicians whose passing left a void in pop culture.

Documentary

Seasons

John Belushi

1. John Belushi

Air Date: 2012-07-14

He made just seven films, but John Belushi's manic approach to both comedy and life changed the face of show business forever.

Kurt Cobain

2. Kurt Cobain

Air Date: 2012-07-21

Explore the rock star's tormented genius and gentle soul via excerpts from his diary and interviews with family, friends and fellow artists.

Heath Ledger

3. Heath Ledger

Air Date: 2012-07-28

Family, friends, artists and teachers all share their personal memories of the acclaimed actor, whose death at 28 shocked and saddened the world.

Sharon Tate

4. Sharon Tate

Air Date: 2012-08-04

The fairy tale life of Sharon Tate came to a grisly end when she and others were violently murdered in one of the most infamous crimes of the 1960s.

Natalie Wood

1. Natalie Wood

Air Date: 2014-02-22

A star from a very young age, Natalie Wood lived her entire life in the spotlight. Listen as friends and family discuss how she handled her fame.

Vladimir Vysotsky

2. Vladimir Vysotsky

Air Date: 2014-03-15

Experience the restless and remarkable life of the "Voice of Russia," a man who used his music to shed light on everyday life in the Soviet Union.

River Phoenix

3. River Phoenix

Air Date: 2014-08-09

Friends and acquaintances remember the promising, fascinating and beguiling entertainer, whose life ended outside a Los Angeles night club in 1993.

Falco

1. Falco

Air Date: 2015-11-28

An overnight success thanks to "Rock Me, Amadeus," Falco was known as Austria's greatest rocker. But his sudden fame came with terrible temptation.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

2. Philip Seymour Hoffman

Air Date: 2015-12-05

Explore the life and astounding talent of the acclaimed actor, whose career was cut short by addiction. Experts discuss some of his most famous roles.

Bruce Lee

3. Bruce Lee

Air Date: 2015-12-12

Despite having acted in only a smattering of movies, Bruce Lee has become the universal personification of Martial Arts’ cinema. His name, his face, his legacy have become icons of pop culture.

Judy Garland

4. Judy Garland

Air Date: 2015-12-19

Few entertainers achieved such acclaim and suffered such tragedy. A star from the age of 16, Judy Garland was talented and tortured in equal measure.

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Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

2012-07-14

Episodes

11 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Broadview TV

Broadview TV