12 People Who Died Performing

11/28/201012 People Who Died Performing login Register Search Listverse Search Listverse Ultimate Top 10 Lists Home Categories Archives Submit a List Podcast Bookstore about forums subscribe Thu People & Politics July 15, 201012 People Who Died Performing198 Comments Like 454 32 Share Purchase Price Allocation www.MRValuation.com MRV - Leading Experts on Valuation Cost Segregation & Purchase Price by Nathaaan90 As a one-time professional singer, I understand how grueling live performances can be. But, unlike all of the entries on this list, I survived my years in the spotlight. This list looks at twelve people who died in the midst of a performance. 12 Johnny Ace listverse.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 1/33 11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Johnny Ace was a rhythm and blues musician, active from 1949 to 1954. Born in Tennessee in 1929 as John Marshall Alexander Jnr., he served his country in the Navy during the Korean War before becoming a musician. On Christmas 1954, Ace was performing in Houston, Texas, when, during a break in the set, he began playing with a .22 cal Revolver – as band members often did, shooting at road signs etc. It is widely reported that Ace was either playing Russian roulette during the break, or bragging about how the gun wasn’t loaded, when in fact it was. It’s reported he had been drinking, and was warned to “Be careful” as he waved his pistol around, before stating “it’s okay, gun isn’t loaded see?” while putting it to his head and pulling the trigger. 11 Edith Webster Edith Webster was an actress who performed on stage in theaters. She was performing in Baltimore, and, while singing her swan song “Please don’t talk about me when I’m gone”, collapsed and died, both in the play, and in real life. She had suffered a heart attack at the exact moment her character was meant to collapse and die. Obviously, the audience thought it was part of the act and applauded, unknowingly, at both her death, and the stagehands call for help, thinking it was part of the play. 10 J.I.Rodale listverse.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 2/33 11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Real name Jerome Irving Rodale, was a playwright, editor, author and publisher, born in 1898. During his life he published various Organic Farming magazines. While not technically a performer, he died while appearing as a guest on the Dick Cavett show in 1971. Having finished his interview, but still being on-stage, Cavett brought out his second guest, Pete Hamill – a columnist for the New York Post. It was during this interview that Rodale let out a “snoring sound”, which got laughs from the audience, before the camera zoomed in on his face and Hamill said jokingly, “This looks bad”. Still, the audience laughed, although Cavett wasn’t – he says he ‘knew’ Rodale was dead. Two interns rushed on to stage to try and revive him, but couldn’t. Ironically, during his interview, he said “I’m in such good health that I fell down a long flight of stairs yesterday and I laughed all the way”, “I’ve decided to live to be a hundred”, as well as “I never felt better in my life!” He had also previously bragged that “I’m going to live to be 100, unless I’m run down by some sugar-crazed taxi driver.” 9 Paul Mantz Stunt pilots live on the edge of life and death all the time, but Paul Mantz managed to survive a long career as a stunt pilot and racing pilot champion. It was during the filming of ‘The Flight of the Phoenix’, in 1965, that Mantz died, while attempting a very low flight over a desert site in Arizona. According to reports, Mantz’s plane struck a small listverse.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 3/33 everything else is just waiting. he died while attempting to cross between two towers of a ten story hotel in Puerto Rico. listverse. In 1978. killing him instantly. While crossing the gap.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing hillock and he lost control. After trying to save the aircraft. Officials have blamed alcohol consumption before the stunt as the reason his judgment and efficiency were not as they should have been. a fine man and a brilliant flier. Before their formation in 1969. while performing with Stone the Crows at the Swansea Top Rank Ballroom in Wales. Harvey played with the band ‘Cartoone’ as they toured the United States supporting Led Zeppelin. which he would perform between two very high structures without a safety net. The final credit in The Flight of the Phoenix says. gave his life in the making of this film…” 8 Karl Wallenda Karl Wallenda was a German daredevil born in 1905. He was quoted as saying. On 3 May 1972. particularly in his later years. most notably Stone the Crows. he touched an unearthed microphone with wet hands and was electrocuted. at age 73. however. it split in two and nosed into the ground. born in 1945. was a Scottish guitarist for many bands during the 1960s and 1970s. winds of around 30 miles per hour were enough to cause Wallenda to lose his balance and fall 121 feet to his death.” 7 Leslie “Les” Harvey Leslie Harvey.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 4/33 . and the founder of ‘The Flying Wallendas’ – an international dare devil circus act. He was most famed for his wire walks. “Life is being on the wire. The shock killed him. “It should be remembered… that Paul Mantz. OBE was an English comedian who. together with Ernie Wise. co-hosting the hugely popular ‘The Morecambe and Wise Show’.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 5/33 .28 The Sims Deluxe Edition Windows XP Best $3. He was pronounced dead at 4am the next morning. He took his stage name from the seaside town of Morecombe. 5 Jon-Eric Hexum listverse. before succumbing to the third on 28 May.14 Privacy Information 6 Eric Morecambe John Eric Bartholomew. formed the award-winning comedy duo ‘Morecambe and Wise’. before collapsing.50 Every Heart Attack is Preventable Michael Mogadam New $16.78 Best $3. After walking off-stage. which hit a record 28 million viewers on one of their Christmas Specials. due to his huge popularity.97 Healing With Magnets Gary Null New $15.46 Best $0. in which he grew up. He was appearing at a comedy show at the Roses Theater in Tewkesbury. returned to the stage six times after the end of his show.58 Best $4. he joked “Thank goodness that’s over”.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Sheer Heart Attack Queen New $13. Throughout his career he suffered 2 heart attacks. He became a famed presenter and comedian throughout the years. and. After his sixth return he announced “That’s your lot!” before leaving the stage. 1984. He was 58. born in the 50’s in New Jersey. it hit with enough force to dislodge a quarter-size piece of skull and propel it into his brain. the prop . it is reported that Hexum was unaware that this prop gun would still shoot out paper wadding which was used to seal gun powder in the shell. The accident happened on 12 October. in which he played a model turned weapons expert and CIA agent.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 6/33 . a technical problem meant the scene was delayed. While the paper wadding didn’t penetrate his skull. and Hexum fell asleep. As with most shows that include guns. which was loading with 3 empty cartridges and 2 blanks. despite 5 hours of surgery. During the shooting of a scene where he was to empty the gun of real bullets and load it with blanks. Upon waking he realized the scene still wasn’t done and began playing with the gun. 1984. He played various roles in American television programs before landing his big lead role in the series ‘Cover Up’ in 1984. It is reported he was playing Russian roulette with the gun.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Jon-Eric Hexum was an actor and model. Hexum died 6 days later – he was declared brain dead due to the massive bleeding in his brain. however. and. His mother flew his body to San Francisco to be harvested for organ transplants before he was buried. He put it to his head and said “Let’s see if I’ve got one for me” before pulling the trigger. 4 Brandon Lee listverse.44 Magnum was loaded with blanks. it could still prove dangerous. he landed the starring role in ‘The Crow’ – a film based on an underground comic book about an undead musician. from close range. In 1992. On March 31. As he walked onto set. 3 Dimebag Darrell listverse.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 7/33 . Despite a six-hour operation. and the blanks being used (the extent of which is still not fully understood).11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Brandon Bruce Lee was the son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Although at a speed much slower than a proper bullet. Brandon Lee died at 1:04pm. the gun was left with enough primer to push the bullet cartridge out of the gun. and was born in 1965. an actor playing one of the thugs was supposed to shoot at Lee with a gun loaded with blanks. The malfunction went unnoticed and Lee was hit in the abdomen as the bullet traveled through his body and lodged in his spine. though it is believed his heart stopped beating on the way to the hospital. He was buried next to his father in Washington. finds his girlfriend being beaten and raped by thugs. and 60 pints of blood transfusions. During his relatively short career. 1993. Because of various tamperings with the gun. he walked in his father’s footsteps and starred in many kung fu and action films throughout the 80’s and 90’s. the crew were filming a scene in which Lee’s character. Eric Draven. The scene was immediately cut and an ambulance called. He was just 28 years old. He also wounded 7 others. throughout his music career he was praised and widely regarded as “one of the most influential stylists in modern metal”. The reasons for Gale’s attack have been debated. He was killed on stage while performing with Damageplan. Gale shot Abbott 5 times. and Damageplan’s head of security – both of whom tried to wrestle the hand gun from his hands. He killed 3 more people. Pantera had stolen a song written by Gale. including once in the head.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Dimebag Darrell (real name Darrell Lance Abbott) was an American guitarist famous for being a founding member of the metal bands Pantera and Damageplan. Born in 1966. or that. by an ex-marine called Nathan Gale. including an employee of the arena. as he had a hostage in a headlock. Another theory suggested Gale was a paranoid schizophrenic and was convinced Damageplan members were reading his mind and stealing his thoughts. 2 Owen Hart listverse. and he was shot in the head with a 12-gauge shotgun. An initial motive that was theorized was that Gale was angry at the breakup of Pantera and blamed Abbott for this. Darrell Abbott was buried in a KISS casket. with Eddie Van Halen’s Charvel Hybrid VH2 guitar. before turning on others and shooting a further 10 shots. apparently. He was killed by a policeman who approached him from behind.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 8/33 . A nurse tried to revive Darrell but he was dead by the time paramedics arrived. on December 8th 2004. and an audience member as he tried to perform CPR on Abbott. as well as winning his tag team title with Yokozuna. He was supposed to be lowered into the ring on a harness. Tragically. He was able to sit up for a short while after the accident. before losing consciousness. 1 Tommy Cooper listverse. and his feud with Jerry Lawler. who won multiple titles during his career. Hart had died from internal bleeding.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Owen James Hart was a Canadian wrestler. due to a severed aorta. born in 1965. during the Over-The-Edge pay-per-view event. his harness malfunctioned and released Hart too early. He was rushed to hospital.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 9/33 . He was most memorable for his relationship with his brother. most notably during his time at the WCW. He fell 78 feet (24 meters) into the ring and landed chest first on the top rope before being propelled into the middle of the ring. and the WWF. Hart died on May 23rd. He started his wrestling life in Japan. and gained popularity throughout his time in America. but pronounced dead on arrival. 1999. Bret. during his arrival to the ring for an Intercontinental Championship match with The Godfather. where he would be dropped a meter or so from the surface for comedic effect. wrestling for the NJPW (new Japan pro wrestling) circuit. just after his assistant helped him put the gown on.com Buy a link here Related on Listverse listverse. He was 63 years old. Free Shipping!!! w w w .11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Tommy Cooper was a welsh-born. During a sketch in which he was to pull numerous objects from a gown. as the minutes passed. He then fell backwards onto his back. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Westminster hospital. Cooper died on April 15. British prop comedian and magician. and it wasn’t part of his act. Copper collapsed and sat against the curtain while the audience and his assistant laughed. 1984.com The Top 10 Golf Mistakes? Play Best Golf of Your Life in Just 2 weeks .com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 10/33 . 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Another curtain was closed to hide where he had fallen. com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 11/33 . listverse..11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Top 20 George Carlin Quotes Top 10 Famous Stutterers 15 Famous Character Actors Top 10 Celebrity Commercials Elsewhere Online Beautiful Plus Size Women 2009 Guess How Old She Is.. com/…/12-people-who-died-p… Login 12/33 .11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Bodybuilding is Dangerous Was It Really In The Movie? Something's Wrong Here To the Absolute Limits Flexible Girls! Biggest Movie Mistakes! Comments 198 Sort by: Date Rating Last Activity listverse. Reply +4 Report necropenguin · 19 weeks ago good list. i'd not heard of some of these people.. RIP MIsawa. One version gives the opera as Verdi's "The Force of Destiny".. sad. Reply 0 Report porkins · 19 weeks ago listverse..11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Donna · 19 weeks ago Died a few times on stage myself.not in the same way thou. I just did a quick search and couldn't 't find anything. Cool list!!! :o) Reply 1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago +15 Report PuroresuPride18 · 19 weeks ago Mitsuharu Misawa. Greatest pro wrestler in history also died during a match. thank you so much for a great read! loved it. D Reply Report astraya 73p · 19 weeks ago +3 There's a story that an opera singer died at an (in)appropriate moment of an opera.. Reply 3 replies · active 18 weeks ago Report bluesman87 · 19 weeks ago RIP Dimebag -awesome gent. but I remember reading it in opera/classical music/bizarre deaths sources several times...com/…/12-people-who-died-p… +5 13/33 . Nice list . and the line as "O fatal cup of destiny". Reply 2 replies · active 5 weeks ago 0 Report Mateba · 19 weeks ago What about Molière ? Reply 1 reply · active 19 weeks ago +4 Report lindawn · 19 weeks ago +3 what a sad. but good. i've never heard of most of these people. yet interesting list. not a prop or model) hovered only 25 feet above them.. other actors thought it was a gag.. Died while filming a scene for ' Twilight Zone: The Movie'.I...11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing pretty sad that someone saw the need to post tommy cooper's death on youtube... Pyrotechnics that were used (it was a scene from the Vietnam war era and therefore they were trying to simulate battle conditions) actually damaged the chopper which came down on all three. Redd Foxx . +3 The scene involved Morrow and two children (who where also killed). died on set. the audience thought it was a gag. "The Twilight Zone" movie accident Tiny Tim . i will contribute this one: actor Victor "Vic" Morrow..man was a bare legend Reply 1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago Report @RavinDave · 19 weeks ago You forget: Dick Shawn ("The Producers") .. Reply +2 Report leon · 19 weeks ago harry houdin(i) Reply 2 replies · active 18 weeks ago +2 Report listverse. he followed in his father's footsteps all the way. suffered a heart attack while performing (though died en route to the hospital) Reply 2 replies · active 19 weeks ago +8 Report the mick · 19 weeks ago while i am sure that there are many more that could've been on this list..P Reply 1 reply · active 16 weeks ago +1 Report skydropco · 19 weeks ago Carry on legend Sid James had a heart attack and died on stage. R. Brandon lee died early just like his legendary father Bruce lee did. Reply 2 replies · active 16 weeks ago Report kickass · 19 weeks ago Some of these deaths could have been avoided if people had just been a tad more careful.. died on stage.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 14/33 . audience thought it was a gag. He was holding the kids as a helicopter ( a real one. Vic Morrow . .. Reply 1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago +1 Report God · 19 weeks ago RIP Dimebag you were one of the greats!! Reply +5 Report plum · 19 weeks ago No one mentions Kenny? You barstuds! Reply +16 Report Clark · 19 weeks ago Michael Jackson? Does his death count as 'died performing'? Reply 2 replies · active 19 weeks ago listverse. Richard Versalle .. But you guys took it.. Elizabeth!" I like watching Sanford & Son.. and I bet they all wanted to go out with a bang and they did just that! It's a shame that so many were so young.had a heart attack onstage.a couple more: Irene "Granny" Ryan (The Beverly Hillbillies) died of a stroke while performing in a musical. RIP.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing trinityenigma 74p · 19 weeks ago +3 This is a really sad list.....com/…/12-people-who-died-p… -8 Report 15/33 .notably the addition of Dimebag.. Reply Report deadchemicalangel · 19 weeks ago a laudable list. Reply +3 Report Lede · 19 weeks ago The British comedian Marty Feldman would also be a good candidate for this list.......... Reply 1 reply · active 19 weeks ago +3 Report WillMcIntyre · 19 weeks ago I was going to say Red Foxx... I think John Ritter may have passed away on the set of his last television show.. "I'm coming.....opera singer.. but they will always be remembered for the performances they gave. killing him instantly". anyway. I didn't know any of these except for Brandon Lee. How about the drummer for Spinal Tap? He exploded right on stage. Talk about "the final curtain call". Reply listverse. it split in two and nosed into the ground. I think it's really terrible when something happens to someone because of an accident that could have been avoided. A brilliant list.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Teacherman · 19 weeks ago No Miriam Makeba? For shame! Reply +2 Report bluesman87 · 19 weeks ago +6 wait could the crocodile hunter also count for this list ? He did crazy shit for our entertainment on his TV show .com/…/12-people-who-died-p… Report 16/33 . but i dunno if HE would call it performing ? Reply Report vanowensbody 50p · 19 weeks ago Great list. I did know about Vic Morrow. Reply 1 reply · active 19 weeks ago +6 Report Cath · 19 weeks ago +7 If you're going to include Paul Mantz as "dying while performing. who I know some of you already mentioned. Reply 1 reply · active 5 weeks ago Report dreamongirl · 19 weeks ago 0 Gosh. shouldn't Dale Earnhardt be on here too? Reply Report Holvy · 19 weeks ago Didn't Harry Houdini die on stage? Reply 2 replies · active 19 weeks ago +1 Report Surya · 19 weeks ago +2 Item 9 has a strange sentence: "After trying to save the aircraft." by rights. P. Dimebag! Reply Report SanityInspector 61p · 19 weeks ago +1 Fun list! I'd add Keith Relf. Reply Report cmc75 37p · 19 weeks ago +2 I was told that Vic Morrow ("The Twilight Zone" movie accident) was decapitated by the helicopter blades. Marty Feldman would have been a good choice as well.I. listverse.. The former singer for the Yardbirds electrocuted himself on an improperly grounded electric guitar.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing CurtShmurt · 19 weeks ago +1 What about Judge Dread? He was a British bouncer turned reggae singer who suffered a heart attack on stage. I will miss Dimebag. Darrell Abbott's tragic "on stage" shooting death. Good list. A lot of these tragedies could have been avoided if there was more time taken on safety.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 17/33 . Also. John Candy anyone? I believe he suffered a heart attack in his trailer while in Mexico filming "Wagons East" Can't think of any others right now. who keeled over at a a Friar's Club Roast of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on November 24. goes to show how "crazy" some fans actually are. Owen Hart's fall and Brandon Lee's shooting deaths should NEVER have happened.One of my favorites by him was "Donkey Dick" among others. Loved him in 'Young Frankenstein' and his Tasmanian devil act was hilarious. Also ethnic comedian Harry "Parkyakarkus" Parke.. Reply +3 Report oouchan 77p · 19 weeks ago +1 Sad but well done list.. as someone above mentioned.. while rehearsing in 1976.. Tiny Tim__Tiny Tim (as mentioned earlier) and Harry Einstein (father of comedians Bob "Super Dave" Einstein and Albert Brooks). R. Reply Report joshpincusiscrying · 19 weeks ago +1 I have written about two performers who have died onstage. 1958.. Reply 1 reply · active 11 weeks ago Report bucketheadrocks 71p · 19 weeks ago The best people always die too young. Einstein was known professionally as "Parkyakarkus". http://en. during a match.wikipedia. you also left out Morphine's vocalist MARK SANDMAN.wikipedia. Reply 0 Report crazysruzz 25p · 19 weeks ago 0 The only one I knew of was Dimebag. star of Portuguese champions SL Benfica. Reply 2 replies · active 18 weeks ago Report idansimeoper · 19 weeks ago Tiny Tim. though it should've extended to maybe 15 or 20 and rearranged a bit.S.. that's my ocd talking. Probably not on tape since it was the early 70s. 12 is just too weird.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing There's even a wiki list of deaths onstage.. Good list. time travel/sci-fi show "Voyagers!" from '82 to '83. while it was being broadcasted live on TV! There's lots more here: http://en. But hey. what about the football/soccer stars who died on the pitch? Like the Hungarian striker MIKLOS FEHER. +6 And since you included sportsmen. Reply Report R.org/wiki/List_of_people_who_d. Not sure if that counts. Reply Report Brad · 19 weeks ago +4 John-Eric Hexum starred in the great. because I have the same name as his killer and I like to google myself. anyone?! Come on. Reply 1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago Report listverse. His character was named Phineas Bogg. Reply 3 replies · active 11 weeks ago Report Mel · 19 weeks ago Eric Fleming Reply -1 Report Bobby · 19 weeks ago +1 The suicide of that archor woman in the 70s.. albeit short-lived. · 19 weeks ago Great list. who died onstage in Rome.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 18/33 .org/wiki/List_of_footballers_.. This is a good list.. who died in 2004. but i would've it rather have been an amount divisible by five.. Nice read thanks. not just because of the fact they they shot THEMSELVES in the head. Sad list but especially sad are the ones killed moving up in their careers. suicidalness one has to possess to even raise a fake or real gun to ones head and pull the trigger. It was then loaded with blanks which used the same amount of powder as a regular bullet. When the gun was fired it had enough force to dislodge the bullet in the barrel and hit Brandon in the stomach. roffle. The gun was purchased at a pawn shop and no one checked the barrel of the gun where a bullet was lodged. Reply Report dopetype 63p · 19 weeks ago +4 Johnny Ace and Jon-Eric Hexum 's deaths seem like masked suicides. Reply -1 Report spidahmonkey 37p · 19 weeks ago So many listverse! comments on the Tommy Cooper video Reply 0 Report RedMan · 19 weeks ago +2 The Brandon Lee part isn't quite accurate. Reply 0 Report rain · 19 weeks ago what about steve irwin? God rest his soul Reply +4 Report Woyzeck 65p · 19 weeks ago Budd Dwyer.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 19/33 . Woyzeck likes this list. He didn't die from loss of blood he died because the bullet pierced his stomach and the acids got into his organs and bloodstream which there is nothing doctors can do. but there is a certain level of shall we say.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing undaunted warrior 1 68p · 19 weeks ago Only knew 3 of them . listverse. Reply -1 Report david · 19 weeks ago Umpire John McSherry died from a heart attack on opening day of the 1996 baseball season.sad but they died going what they enjoyed best. .P. subconsciously both of those dudes must've wanted it.up pop’s LV home page and there’s the guys face . :( Reply 2 replies · active 19 weeks ago -2 Report enucleator · 19 weeks ago very interesting list but. He played Veruca Salt's father on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing alcohol or not. just before the break. but still it's ok..! eitherway stellar list. joking or not.? I was at the Hollywood Bowl....I clicked and watched.I have never heard of #1 Tommy Cooper in my life ..what are the odds I would stumble across it and then check the list today . Reply +1 Report TEX · 19 weeks ago +2 LIFE IS SO WEIRD .com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 20/33 ...and TWO DAYS AGO I was doing a google search for something I can’t even remember and up popped that exact video Tommy Cooper dies on stage . the list enlights lesser know death. no Molière? i was expecting to see him.. i didn't know of lots of these men! w00t! death! Reply Report JoeWA · 19 weeks ago +3 Actor Roy Kinnear died while falling off a horse during the filming of the movie "The Return of the Musketeers".I must have done a thousand thousand searches over the years .. to all these people. the case is pretty famous.. enjoying a Ella Fitzgerald concert when.. Reply Report Squiz · 19 weeks ago what a sad thing to have to die with people laughing at you.. she walked off the front of the stage! listverse.WTF!!!!!! Reply 2 replies · active 19 weeks ago Report segues 82p · 19 weeks ago +4 Seems as if everyones been covered.. R.. I’M WATCHING A GUY DROP DEAD . So. Reply +2 Report enucleator · 19 weeks ago . so it's kinda ok if Molière is not there..I. how about a close call. Reply Report Golz · 19 weeks ago aother inclusion: P C Sorcar Senior died on stage while on stage . that should be "An Ella Fitzgerald concert. and sang the rest of the show. To everyone's amazement. but not enough great application (like in Cemetary Gates). Sorry to any fans of guitarists that I might offend. and the intermission was exceptionally long. I agree. but he knew how to APPLY it. and I would hope everyone else's. and could still write great solos".. Ms. knew all of the techniques on a guitar. It's also a shame that my dad was going to go see The Melvins.. but I can't say the same for Dragonforce or Zakk Wylde. Too much gimmicky techniques on their ends. There are probably others more deserving of the honor of being on this list. His death was probably the most tragic of them all. Fitzgerald came out after the break. sitting on a chair. the reason he was great is because he didn't only know how to use his guitar.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Naturally. considering just how great of a musician he was. My dad always puts it like this: "Dimebag was different from all the other guitarists in that he could write really good riffs. his last words bein: as this curtain falls so shall my bodyl Reply +1 Report Gr8flDdFn · 19 weeks ago What about Vic Morrow? Reply 2 replies · active 5 weeks ago +1 Report MTJ · 19 weeks ago listverse. but didn't go because the place was packed. I believe it was the last live performance she ever gave." Reply 2 replies · active 19 weeks ago +3 Report Jesper · 19 weeks ago Seems like number 5 died from stupidity. it was packed because Damageplan was playing there.. It turns out. Reply 0 Report bassbait · 19 weeks ago 0 Dimebag = number one in my book. all bandaged up. Bummer. that ended the first half of the performance. Reply 2 replies · active 18 weeks ago Report segues 82p · 19 weeks ago of course. Not long afterward she lost one of her legs to diabetes.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 0 21/33 . If you are including athletes then you have to put race car driver Dale. Tiny Tim #2. My bad. I also remember that some people were upset when they found out that his transplanted heart went to a guy in Vegas that owned an escort service. He had a promising career. that's why wearing green while performing is considered bad luck. Reply 1 reply · active 15 weeks ago Report MTJ · 19 weeks ago Hank Gathers not Len Bias. Reply Report magician · 19 weeks ago -7 Harold Houdini died while performing too! He attempted to bury himself alive but failed.. and basketball player Len Bias on the list. Otherwise a sad. Keep in mind this was 26 years ago when I was young and I’m sure a little more naïve. Gathers died during a game. Although they both died. 1969 in Lubbock. he will be a changed man and do something to help people. Why do you think Criss Angel attempted to do it? Good thing he survived (: Reply 4 replies · active 5 weeks ago Report dalis · 19 weeks ago 0 Iron Mike DiBiase (stepdad of the Million Dollar Man) was a professional wrestler who suffered a massive heart attack in the ring during a match with Mountain Man Mike on July 2.even if it's an italian musician and many of you never heard of him. I would like to make an addiction. It would be interesting to find out what happened to that guy.great list.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Vic Morrow should be #1.Paolo "feiez" Panigada died listverse. Reply 0 Report maroua · 19 weeks ago 0 there's also jean-batiste poquelin aka "molière" he also died on stage and he was wearing green. He was just goofing around on the set between takes and did something stupid. Reply Report Rino Rubino · 19 weeks ago 0 hallo. interesting but very entertaining list. TX and died on the way to the hospital.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 22/33 . I remember thinking a life is a life and who knows maybe after the operation. and died of suffocation I guess. They and their deaths were known worldwide.i think that die while performing it's not so bad compared to the many other way we have to leave this world.Sr. Reply Report blogball 49p · 19 weeks ago +3 I remember Jon-Eric Hexum’s accident very well. Reply 1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago 0 Report ben · 19 weeks ago 0 Karel Soucek. and not to be overly pedantic here. Reply Report Maggot 77p · 19 weeks ago +1 This was a pretty interesting list Nathaaan. with the inclusion of an athlete (ok. as do many others.it was a great loss for the italian music and for music in general IMO. Johnny Ace was not performing. Les Harvey. starring and director of now famous Gone in 60 Seconds (original version. and a couple of the others who were actually in front of an audience and/or in midperformance. as opposed to Lee (and Morrow mentioned in the comments) who’s death was actually during the scripted performance. I see the ideal examples (for lack of a better way to put it) as being ones like Edith Webster. he was fooling around between takes.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… +3 23/33 . but some of these stretch the idea of dying while actually performing. Reply Report Tryclyde · 19 weeks ago listverse. Morecambie collapsed during a performance (actually. Died filming Gone in 60 Seconds 2 while driving a car. I feel sorry for the people who died while trying to protect others during the Dimebag Darrel incident. Hexum wasn’t performing. Nathan Gale was a fucking douchebag. Keith Relf (mentioned in the comments only) was not performing either btw. The guy who died doing a stunt off the Astrodome in the 80's certainly qualifies. +4 Also. And as others have mentioned. Sad that he was a part of our Marines. But for example.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing while performing with his band "Elio e le Storie Tese". Great list though Reply Report Marco Pederzoli · 19 weeks ago +1 Henry Blight Halicki. he was on a break. backstage. Reply 4 replies · active 19 weeks ago Report matt · 19 weeks ago I can't believe only one person's mentioned Steve Irwin. This isn’t intended as a criticism but rather just an observation…hell man an entire list can be made of athlete deaths alone. right after) but died the next day. an “entertainment athlete”) in Owen Hart. My only critique would be. thanks. there are myriad other athletes who have died on the field of play or in the boxing ring or the automobile race track who could also be mentioned. He died later that day. Reply Report metoo · 19 weeks ago Cary Grant had a massive stroke while rehearsing a stage performance. stuntman. Dime. Especially the guy trying to give a victim CPR. of course). Ouch! Reply 5 replies · active 18 weeks ago Report kidfromvault101 41p · 19 weeks ago Hmmmmm.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 0 Report 24/33 . Surprised his family hasn't decided to take them down yet. He died a few hours later. Reply 2 replies · active 19 weeks ago 0 Report psychosurfer · 19 weeks ago -1 The addition of some bullfighters would have been a good contribution. Reply Report darkles · 19 weeks ago Didn't Red Fox die while taping his new show or something? Reply listverse.com/watch?v=LT6Joy2fPQU His son completed the walk several years later as a tribute to his father. He suffered an aortic tear while rehearsing his TV show and collapsed. you can find at least two of them in youtube (Paquirri and Yiyo) the former one got his heart sliced in half by the bull's horn.11/28/2010 y y 12 People Who Died Performing These are all tragic instances. But either way its a good list Reply 1 reply · active 19 weeks ago -3 Report Nigel Martinez · 19 weeks ago Very interesting list. Reply Report psychosurfer · 19 weeks ago Wallenda's death is also on youtube: http://www. Was Expecting Selena. The Crow is just a fantastic movie. but Brandon Lee's death still saddens me today. Reply 0 Report metoo · 19 weeks ago +1 How about John Ritter. The video for number one is so ironic and messed up. He was a great actor who would have made some great movies.youtube. . especially J.. as was his death. Rodale. I just saw. very famous. Bret Hart was seriously sad. I wondered if the actors involved with such a terrible show had acted in anything else. 1 for those who died in front of an audience and 1 for those were either rehearsing or filming. and episode of 'Voyagers". for the first time. Owen Hart and Brandon Lee.. but I really would of liked to have seen Vic Morrow added. Guess it gets complicated then huh... dying in front of an audience..11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing General Tits Von Chodehoffen 67p · 19 weeks ago This is a sweet list.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 0 25/33 . I've heard of several items on this list. Good job! Reply +1 Report Doc · 19 weeks ago No Dick Shawn?! Reply +1 Report Jacynta Rigby · 19 weeks ago 0 I'll give points for using lesser known personalities (lesser known to me anyway) who died performing. but good list nonetheless. same as Dimebag. Or maybe split it into 2 lists. which remains one of the iconic moments in the history of the Metropolitan Opera.I. Ray Chapman (baseball) and Bill Masterton (hockey) are two pro athletes who died listverse. :$ Reply +2 Report Boffo · 19 weeks ago 0 This is very ironic. Either one being able to be avoided hypothetically anyway. He was very. Reply Report Vlad · 19 weeks ago what about Red Fox? Reply 0 Report CanyonRick · 19 weeks ago Leonard Warren was the opera star who died onstage at the Met in Forza del Destino. Weird topic. Reply Report mjdolorico 50p · 19 weeks ago That is such a weird way to go. so I looked them up and learned about Jon-Eric Hexum and his stupid decision. com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 26/33 . Chapman (Cleveland Indians) was hit in the head by a pitch in 1920. Reply 2 replies · active 19 weeks ago Report Dieles · 19 weeks ago And Robert Johnson? And the Titanic's violinists? And the TITANIC's VIOLINISTS? Reply 1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago 0 Report AndyV · 19 weeks ago .Raman Lamba .NASCAR driver . not wearing a helmet. -2 Mallory is famously quoted as having replied to the question "Why do you want to climb Mount Everest?" with the retort: "Because it's there".All soldiers who died while fighting for their countries .died in the last lap of 2001 Daytona 500 and we should not forget . Masterton (Minnesota North Stars). bad list.died while climbing Mount Everest in 1924.F1 driver died while in a F1 race .Indian Cricket player died while playing cricket .Crocodile Hunter .All pilots and stewards who died in air crashes Reply -7 Report AndyV · 19 weeks ago another would be George Mallory .Steve Irvin .Aryton Senna . died after hitting his head on the ice in 1967 or 68.Mountaineer . Reply Report peter · 19 weeks ago Owen Hart above Dimebag. Reply 0 Report annie 1p · 19 weeks ago When did the Edith Webster thing happen? Reply +1 Report listverse.Dale Earnhardt .11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing while playing. while performing on stage at UC San Diego's Mandeville Hall. including: "If elected. and had set off on a regimen of physical fitness. Reply 0 Report Andy · 19 weeks ago Lee Morgan. Reply Report imongrel 8p · 19 weeks ago Interesting read. I will not lay down on the job". knelt down to examine Shawn. died of a heart attack during a televised game. [edit] Filmography Reply Report listverse. unaware that he had actually suffered a massive heart attack (See Tommy Cooper for a similar onstage death).[2] Dick Shawn was 63. bewildered audience members began leaving. Shawn portrayed a politician reciting campaign clichés. A notice in the following day's San Diego Union newspaper clarified that Shawn had indeed died during the performance. Reply 0 Report SanityInspector 61p · 19 weeks ago +1 I remember seeing a news segment about the man who received an organ transplant from Jon-Eric Hexum. someone appeared on stage. He was grateful for Hexum's family's gift. Finally. still unsure of what they had witnessed. if he hasn't already been mentioned.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 27/33 . but almost no one left since it appeared to be part of Shawn's act. Shawn began a comedy bit about himself and the audience surviving nuclear war. stood up and asked: "Is there a doctor in the house?" Another person came on stage. the audience thought it was part of the act. An American college basketball star. When paramedics arrived. later. The audience was told to go home. when he collapsed face down on the stage. 1987.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing muzli · 19 weeks ago Miriam Makeba from South Africa passed away while performing on stage in France. a incredible jazz trumpet player was shot on the bandstand by his jealous wife in 1973. in 1990 IIRC. Reply Report Anon · 19 weeks ago via a Wikipedia entry about DICK SHAWN : 0 On April 17. to take care of his new heart. turned him over and began administering CPR. I had no idea Dimebag Darrell was dead! And in such a violent fashion too :/ Reply +1 Report SanityInspector 61p · 19 weeks ago +2 Hank Gathers. there were catcalls. After some time had gone by. At one point in the act. His truly sensational act was as the leading personality for The Beat Farmers. While I do not remember the exact date. Reply 0 Report Rkan · 19 weeks ago 0 What about Lane Frost the bullrider who tragically died while in the ring?? The bull gored him and shoved one of his ribs through his heart. Reply Report mordechaimordechai 67p · 19 weeks ago "Guns are always loaded" said Jeff Cooper. for which he played drums. McLaine died on stage in the middle of a set." a strictly local rock legend in San Diego (insane diego?) had put together the early-era Punk Rock group The Penetrators. If nothing else. Meaning not that actually every guns is loaded at any given time. his demise was no surprise. Reply +2 Report Will Trame · 19 weeks ago Astraya (#6). Reply Report 1 2 Next » Post a new comment listverse.many of them died of a stupid death. In one song. aka "Country Dick Montana. One of many sidelines was "Country Dick and The Snuggle Bunnies. but sad. this happened circa the early 1990s. Reply +1 Report Jacobian · 19 weeks ago well that's interesting. all readers of this little obit owe it to themselves to search for "happy boy song" ("Happy Boy") on YouTube.11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Lifeschool 66p · 19 weeks ago A very sad list. Having twice been operated on for cancer in recent years. well written. but that firearms must be treated as such. of a massive coronary. The opera singer you were referring to was Leonard Warren. close friend Mojo Nixon blames record producer Mike Curb for putting him on tour when he should have been resting.better be careful then. Reply 1 reply · active 11 weeks ago -2 Report The DOC · 19 weeks ago +1 Dan McLaine.com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 28/33 . while touring in Canada. 11/28/2010 12 People Who Died Performing Comment as a Guest. listverse. the two great superpowers of the world (America and the USSR) and their..com/…/12-people-who-died-p… 29/33 . 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