A true dancer at heart, Patrick Swayze had the talent and rugged good-looks to justify his status as a teenage heartthrob after the smash hit Dirty Dancing. Although he was a household name, Swayze struggled the death of his father, his sister’s suicide, and his wife’s miscarriage. Swayze became a raging alcoholic at an early age and had a reputation for showing up drunk on movie sets. After his career stagnated for a while, Swayze’s alcoholic tendencies continued and he was later diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Swayze attempted to work through his illness, but died in 2009 with the love of his life, Lisa, by his side. Read less

Often considered “the most unique mind on earth,” the life of Robin Williams as a brilliant actor and comedian was unfortunately overshadowed by his own personal demons. Williams found success very early in his career and was quick to turn to partying, drinking, and womanizing despite being married. This trend continued as Williams consistently had adulterous offers with other women, and he later picked up an addiction to cocaine. After 20-years of sobriety, Williams turned to drugs and alcohol once again and was deeply depressed, having delusions, and showing signs of memory loss. The weight of the world eventually became too much for him to handle, and he took his own life in 2014. Read less

The life of an A-list superstar doesn’t come easy; and Johnny Depp has learned this lesson the hard way. Known for his portrayal of eccentric characters in films such as Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Edward Scissorhands, Depp’s success has also been met with harsh criticism. His famously lavish spending and $30,000 a month wine habit have left him nearly broke. Although adored by millions of fans worldwide, Depp’s drunken moments of rage have also been well-documented and he is now attempting to reboot his life and career for the better. Read less

Between stints in rehab and having box office hits like Less Than Zero and Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr.’s career has been one of the most volatile in recent memory. The son of a drug-addled filmmaker, Downey Jr. also developed an addiction to drugs. He’s been in and out of jail and rehab; and even had a public arrest after being found intoxicated in a stranger’s home. He battled his demons until 2003 when he met his current wife, Susan Levin. Levin insisted Downey Jr. achieve sobriety for their marriage, and his life took a turn for the better. In a dramatic turnaround, Downey Jr. underwent treatment, and in a few years found himself as one of Hollywood’s highest paid actors. His recent portrayal of Marvel’s Iron Man has cemented his place as a household name and icon, a far cry from the turbulent beginning of his career. Read less

A comedic renegade of the 1980s, Eddie Murphy trail blazed the way for African American comedians as the first black leading member on Saturday Night Live and starring in Hollywood blockbusters like Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and Trading Places. In the ‘90s, Murphy was at the height of his career, famously partying with Rick James and Prince. While married to model Nicole, Murphy was busted for soliciting a prostitute. Murphy would eventually have nine children with various women, including one with Mel B of the Spice Girls. Today, Eddie Murphy seems content with his life and largely refrains from the Hollywood spotlight. Read less

A comedic renegade of the 1980s, Eddie Murphy trail blazed the way for African American comedians as the first black leading member on Saturday Night Live and starring in Hollywood blockbusters like Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and Trading Places. In the ‘90s, Murphy was at the height of his career, famously partying with Rick James and Prince. While married to model Nicole, Murphy was busted for soliciting a prostitute. Murphy would eventually have nine children with various women, including one with Mel B of the Spice Girls. Today, Eddie Murphy seems content with his life and largely refrains from the Hollywood spotlight. Read less