What You Missed On ‘Death By Fame’ Season One

Uncover the sinister side of fame in these shocking true stories behind the rise, fall, and murder of some of Hollywood’s most promising stars.

By: Alexa Rockwell

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Photo By: Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Screenshot from ID's "Death by Fame")

Photo By: Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Screenshot from ID's "Death By Fame")

'Death by Fame' Season One Recap

As we await season two of ID's Death by Fame, let's take a look back at the cases featured on the premiere season.

Popular Hollywood Sex Therapist Strangled, Thrown From LA Balcony

On Feb. 15, 2020, celebrity sex therapist Amie Harwick was found unresponsive beneath a balcony in her Los Angeles home, clinging for her life. She was transported to a hospital, where she died. An autopsy showed Harwick’s primary cause of death was blunt force injuries to the head and torso after falling — and there were signs of strangulation.

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‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Star Fell To His Death After Murdering His Landlady

In February 2012, Sons of Anarchy actor Johnny Lewis was sentenced to 303 days in jail for assault and attempted burglary. He was released on Sept. 21, 2012. Five days later, he murdered his landlady before falling off a roof to his own death.

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The Tragic Murder Of Christina Grimmie

On June 10, 2016, singer Christina Grimmie was signing autographs for fans after a concert in Orlando, Florida when she was fatally shot by a fan.

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The Disappearance And Murder Of Aspiring Hollywood Actress Adea Shabani

Adea Shabani was a 25-year-old aspiring model and actress living in Los Angeles when her life was tragically cut short in 2018.

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Hi-Five Group Member Russell Neal Charged With Murder Of Wife

In July 2014, Russell Neal, a member of the R&B group Hi-Five, walked into the local police station in Houston, Texas and calmly reported that his wife was dead. He was later arrested for her brutal murder.

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How One ‘Boyz N The Hood’ Actor Went From Portraying A Killer To Being One In Real Life

Lloyd Avery II rose to fame after pulling the trigger in an iconic scene in the Oscar-nominated classic Boyz n the Hood. Years later, he'd be pulling the trigger in real life — and facing deadly consequences for it.

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