The Price of Fame: Hollywood's Unlucky Stars

Fame may be the motivator that drives wannabe stars to success - but it can also be a killer when it finally arrives. From Marilyn to Elvis to Tupac, a life at the top, devoutly sought after by millions of young'ns, comes with the kind of risks that would make most parents cringe. The toll of high-octane lifestyles pursued on a tide of popular acclaim is charted in research published today showing successful stars are twice as likely as the rest of us to die an early death. Alcohol, drugs, ...