Photos: Controversial celebrity deaths Already the "Queen of Tejano" to fans of the genre, singer Selena was on the cusp of crossing over into pop stardom when she was murdered by Yolanda Saldivar in March 1995. Hide Caption 9 of 30Photos: Controversial celebrity deaths Michael Jackson's 2009 death from an overdose of propofol stunned the world. Hide Caption 11 of 30Photos: Controversial celebrity deaths James Dean's death is part of his legend. Hide Caption 13 of 30Photos: Controversial celebrity deaths The August 5, 1962, death of Marilyn Monroe is still shrouded in mystery. Hide Caption 21 of 30Photos: Controversial celebrity deaths John Lennon was shot and killed outside of his Manhattan apartment on December 8, 1980.

Source: CNN February 27, 2019 17:03 UTC