The Price of Fame

A-list actor Johnny Depp, celebrated for films like Pirates of the Caribbean, now faces the consequences of years of excess and controversy as he attempts to rebuild his life and career.

Few artists matched the talent of Prince, whose hits like Purple Rain and iconic Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show cemented his legacy. Behind the scenes, however, he battled personal loss, industry conflicts, and ultimately died of an overdose in 2016.

Against the odds, Shania Twain rose from family tragedy to become the best-selling female country artist, but her career and personal life were shaken by betrayal, illness, and a highly publicized divorce before she staged a surprising comeback.

Patrick Swayze, star of Dirty Dancing, faced personal tragedies, alcoholism, and illness, dying from pancreatic cancer in 2009.

Often called "the most unique mind on earth," the life of Robin Williams as an actor was overshadowed by his own demons. Robin Williams, celebrated for his brilliance and humor, struggled with addiction and depression, ultimately dying by suicide in 2014.

Carrie Fisher, famed as Princess Leia, battled addiction and mental illness before dying in 2016, with her mother passing the following day.