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Gary Coleman - Gary Coleman made it big as Arnold Jackson in 'Diff'rent Strokes.' He had a pretty successful career in TV and film.

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Gary Coleman - Coleman managed to bag US$1.3 million after he sued his parents for mismanaging his wealth. He filed for bankruptcy, and passed away in 2010.

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Michael Jackson - This may be the most surprising entry here. MJ was one of the most successful artists ever, with 'Thriller' selling over 60 million copies.

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Michael Jackson - That said, the multi-platinum musician apparently owed over half a billion dollars when he died. His estate went bankrupt, but made US$2 billion after MJ passed away.

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Marvin Gaye - Marvin Gaye was a drummer when he was first signed to Motown Records. He went on to become a musical icon, with hits like 'What's Going On' and 'Let's Get It On.'

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Marvin Gaye - That said, Gaye still had his financial struggles, and suffered from drug addiction. He filed for bankruptcy late in life, and was heavily in debt when his father killed him.

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Judy Garland - Judy Garland was born into a family of performers, and went on to become a cinematic star unlike any other.

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Judy Garland - Sadly, Garland also wrestled with drugs and financial issues. She was millions in debt when she died, and the IRS reportedly repossessed her home after she passed away.

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Corey Haim - This Canadian teen idol starred alongside Corey Feldman in 'The Lost Boys.' He also had appearances in 'Lucas,' 'Silver Bullet,' and 'Murphy's Romance.'

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Corey Haim - However, Corey Haim had problems with money and drugs, which led to him filing for bankruptcy. His family had to ask fans to help cover the costs of his funeral.

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Mickey Rooney - Mickey Rooney started as a child actor, and went on to have a career spanning nine decades.

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Mickey Rooney - After 93 years, 300 films, and eight marriages, Mickey Rooney was not rich when he passed away. Apparently, he didn't leave enough money to put on a public funeral service.

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Emily Dickinson - This 19th-century poet was a true eccentric, penning nearly 2,000 poems and using innovative techniques in her work.

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Emily Dickinson - It's reported that Emily Dickinson died poor, and 40 volumes of her poetry were actually published after she died.

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Zora Neale Hurston - Zora Neale Hurston was an influential American author and anthropologist. Perhaps her most popular work is 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.'

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Zora Neale Hurston - Reports say that Hurston died with little to no money in the bank. Her grave was unmarked until a headstone was bought by Alice Walker.

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Oscar Wilde - The Irish writer is more than influential, with widely known works like 'Poems,' 'De Profundis,' and 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.'

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Oscar Wilde - Sadly, Wilde was imprisoned later on in his life, and he died destitute in 1900.

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Sammy Davis Jr. - The American entertainer did it all. He was a singer, actor, impressionist, and performed vaudeville.

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Sammy Davis Jr. - Sammy Davis Jr. died of throat cancer in 1990. He was still in debt when he died, and his estate had to sell off his possessions to foot the bill.

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Edgar Allan Poe - This 19th-century poet made a huge mark on the detective fiction genre. Standout works include 'The Raven,' 'The Stylus,' and 'Tamerlane and Other Poems.'

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Edgar Allan Poe - Reports show that Poe died poor in 1849. The cause of his death remains a mystery.

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Veronica Lake - Veronica Lake was a star on screen, stealing the show in '40s films like 'Sullivan's Travels' and 'So Proudly We Hail!'.

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Veronica Lake - Sadly, Lake didn't have a long and successful career in Hollywood. She battled alcoholism, and died with little to her name.

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Charlie Parker - Charlie Parker was a revered jazz musician during the 20th century. The saxophonist was popular in America and around the world.

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Charlie Parker - When Parker passed away, he was 34 and had little money to his name.

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Bobby Driscoll - Another child star, Bobby Driscoll also lived as an artist from 1937 until his death in 1968.

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Bobby Driscoll - Sadly for Driscoll, he couldn't get a job after he was jailed for drugs. He was buried in an unmarked grave in New York City.

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Joe Louis - Joe Louis was the longest-reigning heavyweight champion in boxing history. He made millions in his career, but died with next to none of it left.

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Joe Louis -

Louis made a series of bad investments during his life. He also faced problems with his taxes and finance. He died of a cardiac arrest in 1981.

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