For most of their lives, celebrities enjoy the company of a wide circle of friends, family members, and thousands of adoring fans. But a life filled with applause, attention, and endless red carpet premieres can sometimes end in loneliness and despair.
Fame and fortune don't always buy love and happiness. We know this because some of entertainment's most beloved figures have met tragic ends, with not a soul around them to offer help or advice.
In this gallery, we list 30 famous people who, despite their global success, ended their days in isolation and solitude. Click and mourn the loss of prodigious talent under lonely circumstances.