Celebrities who were brutally murdered by their own fans
John Lennon
The Beatles star was one of the most influential celebrities in the 80s. His life was cut short after a fan murdered him who didn't seem to appreciate Lennon's lavish lifestyle
Tupac
One of the biggest mysteries of the music world is who murdered Tu[ac Shakur. The rapper was brutally murdered on September 7, 1996 in a drive-in at Las Vegas.
Gianni Versace
The famous designer had an entire generation in a chokehold with his talents. However, it all ended when he was shot by a fan right outside his villa on July 15, 1997
Andy Warhol
One of the most recognized artists in America and the leading figure in the pop-art movement, Warhol was shot by a radical feminist writer and activist, Valerie Solanas.
Selena
This Latino superstar was the life of Tejano music. Selena was shot to death by her own manager on March 30, 1995, in the Days Inn motel
Christina Grimmie
At 22 years of age, this rising pop star was full of promise. She was placed in the third position in the reality TV show The Voice and had two studio albums to her name. Christina Grimmie was shot to death by her fan on June 10, 2016.
Dimebag Darrell
Dimebag Darrel was another talented musician who was brutally murdered by a fan on December 8, 2004. The fan became upset that Pantera's group had broken up and blamed Dimebag Darrell for the unfortunate incident
Rebecca Schaeffer
Rebecca Schaeffer's tragic death took place on July 18, 1989, in the hands of her fan. Schaeffer, the breakout star of the sitcom My Sister Sam, found her fan sending her stuffed animals and other gifts rather sweet than alarming
Andres Escobar
The Columbian soccer star was at the top of his game when he was murdered on July 2, 1994. Escobar died of 12 gunshot wounds 45 minutes later.