Marvin Gaye, singer, was murdered by his father on his birthday.

Sergei Grinkov, figure skater, died of a heart attack while practicing on the ice one day.
 
Owen Hart, WWF wrestler, died from a broken neck after falling 70 feet while performing a stunt.
 
Frank Hayes, jockey, had a heart attack while riding. His horse went on to win the race.
 
Wild Bill Hickok was shot in the head while playing poker.
 
Steve Irwin, naturalist, died from being impaled by a stingray in the heart.
 
Knut Jensen, Olympic cyclist, died after suffering from heat stroke during a race, and falling from his bike and sustaining fatal head injuries.
 
Brian Jones, musician, drowned in his pool while drunk and on drugs.
 
Bruce Lee died suddenly from a head injury, which doctors believe was brain inflammation.
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