For some glamour models, recognition as Playboy Playmate of the Month is a dream come true. But the crowning achievement is being made Playmate of the Year. Unfortunately, these accolades have come at the ultimate price for a few hapless women, who, soon after centerfold success, met untimely ends under sad, mysterious, or sometimes violent circumstances. Their demise serves as a poignant reminder that fame for some does indeed come at a price. So, who are the models whose careers were perhaps a page too far?
Click through for a portfolio of Playboy models who met an early end.