10 famous celebrities who attempted suicide

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Several of the celebs struggled through depression, drug addiction and abusive relationships.

(Web Desk) - These stars may seem to have had glamorous lives from afar but their true stories are little known. Several of them struggled through depression, drug addiction and abusive relationships. Here are 10 celebrities who attempted but failed to end their lives. 


1. Princess Dianna of Wales


Unhappy with the way Prince Charles treated her, Dianna told an interviewer she threw herself down the stairs in an attempt to end her life. Soon after the attempted suicide, her life was taken by a car crash.


2. Jonny Cash


In 1967, Cash withdrew to a cave just north of Tennessee, hoping to lose his way and his life on the way. He found his way back. In 1969, Cash tried to attempt suicide while under the influence of drug addiction.


 3. Drew Barrymore


Singer, model and actor, Drew Barrymore attempted suicide at the age of 14 after leaving drug rehab in 1989. She was cured of depression soon after she received treatment following the failed suicide attempt.


 4. Owen Wilson


Actor Owen Wilson has starred in numerous comedy films in his career but behind closed doors, the “You, Me and Dupree” star suffered from depression. In 2007, Wilson attempted suicide by slitting his wrists.


5. Britney Spears


Spears reportedly attempted suicide twice in 2006. Suicidal tendencies begun after the birth of her second son Jayden James in September 2006.


6. Dany Bondauce


Bonaduce tried to end his life by overdosing on drugs and alcohol (with a cocktail of vodka and Vicodin) in 2005 after his wife asked for a divorce.


7. Ozzy Osbourne


Osbourne made several suicide attempts throughout his life. The first one was when he was only 14 years old.


8. Paris Jackson


Daughter of Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson was rushed to the hospital in 2013 when she attempted suicide. After the death of Michael Jackson, Paris became depressed and swallowed 20 tablets of Motrin PM pills. She received treatment and went away to attend a prestigious boarding school in Utah afterwards.


9. Mike Tyson


Tyson attempted to end his life when he was depressed and addicted to drugs.


10. Tina Turner


Turner was in an abusive marriage with Irk Turner and extremely depressed when she attempted suicide by overdosing on 50 tablets of Valium. Soon afterwards, she left Irk to start her life over.