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Top 20 Actors Who Died Young

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These stars shone brightly but burned out too soon.

Rated 0 points - posted 13 years ago by athorn77 in category People.

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1.

Sharon Tate

This young actress was killed by the Manson Family in one of the most infamous and tragic murders of all time.

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2.

James Dean

The young actor only had three major roles before his death at twenty-four.

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3.

John Belushi

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4.

Jayne Mansfield

70 points - added 13 years ago by athorn77 -

5.

Chris Farley

His career mirrored one of his acting idols, John Belushi. Both actors also died young.

50 points - added 13 years ago by athorn77 -

6.

Bruce Lee

31 points - added 13 years ago by athorn77 -

7.

Britney Murphy

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8.

River Pheonix

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9.

Brandon Lee

The actor accidentally died on set of The Crow. His death was very similar to his father, Bruce who also made the list.

22 points - added 13 years ago by athorn77 -

10.

Rebecca Schaeffer

13 points - added 13 years ago by athorn77 -

11.

Heath Ledger

5 points - added 13 years ago by athorn77 -

12.

Jean Harlow

5 points - added 13 years ago by athorn77 -

13.

Carole Lombard

5 points - added 13 years ago by athorn77 -

14.

Freddie Prinze

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