Celebrities Who Lost Children
List of Celebrities Whose Children Died, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. It is always a tragedy when a parent outlives their child. Unfortunately, several famous people have had children who passed away at a young age. Some famous people create memorial funds for their children, while others pay tribute to them in song.
Bill Cosby and wife Camille Olivia Hanks's only son, Ennis Cosby, was shot to death on Jan. 16, 1997, when he was 27. At the time, he was changing a tire on the side of the road. Ennis had four sisters, Erika, Erinn, Ensa, and Evin. Bill is an Activist, Film Score Composer, Television director, Television producer, Musician
John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston's son, Jett, died in 2009 at age 16 after complications with a seizure. Jett had two siblings, Ella Blue and Benjamin, who was born after Jett's death. John is a Film Producer, Actor, Voice acting, Singer, Dancer
Dr. Dre's son, Andre Young, Jr., died on Aug. 23, 2008, at the age of 20. He died of a drug overdose in the home of his mother Jenita Porter's home. Dr. Dre is a producer, Songwriter, Rapper, Entrepreneur, Musician
Anna Nicole Smith's son, Daniel, died at age 20 on Sept. 10, 2006, of a lethal combination of Zoloft, Lexapro, and methadon. Daniel Smith's father is Billy Wayne Smith, and he was half-brother to Dannielynn Birkhead. Anna Nicole Smith died at age 39, just 6 months after her son's death, on February 8, 2007. Anna was a Spokesperson, Stripper, Adult Model, Film Producer, Model
Naomi Johnson only son, Deshon Johnson aka Sean Cos Mason was tragically run over by the bus he was supposed to be on by Wilson Romaine Coach USA bus driver operating NJ Transit bus 709 Wednesday July 18, 2012 when he jumped the curb knocked him down then dragged him 50 to 100 feet to his death when he was 22. Deshon was on his way to work. Naomi is an Artist, Poet, Author, Activist, Blogger, Entrepreneur. Teacher, Educator, and Designer
Mary Tyler Moore's only son, Richard Meeker, Jr., died at age 24 of an accidental gunshot wound on Oct. 14, 1980. The gun he was handling was later taken off the market for having a "hair trigger." His father was Moore's first husband, Richard Meeker, Sr. Mary was an actress.Mary is an Activist, Musician, Film Producer, Actor, Voice acting
Marlon Brando's daughter, Cheyenne Brando, hanged herself in 1995 when she was 25. Marlon Brando's son and Cheyenne's half-brother, Christian, died due to complications with pneumonia in 2008, 4 years after his father's death. Marlon was an Actor
Johnny Carson's son, Richard, died on June 21, 1991, in a car accident. He was taking photographs at the time of the accident. Johnny is a Comedian, Screenwriter, Actor, Presenter
O. J. Simpson
O.J. Simpson's daughter, Aaren, died in August of 1979, just before her second birthday. She was found drowned in the family swimming pool. Her mother was Simpson's first wife, Marguerite L. Whitley. O.J. is Film Producer, Actor, American football player
O.J. Simpson's daughter, Aaren, died in August of 1979, just before her second birthday. She was found drowned in the family swimming pool. Her mother was Simpson's first wife, Marguerite L. Whitley. O.J. is Film Producer, Actor, American football player
Keanu Reeves's girlfriend, Jennifer Syme, gave birth to a stillborn daughter, Ava Archer Syme-Reeves, in 1999. Syme died in a car accident 18 months later. Keanu is an Actor, Voice acting
Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett's daughter, Carrie, died from lung and brain cancer on Jan. 20, 2002, when she was 38. Her father was Joe Hamilton, who was married to Burnett from 1963-1984. Carol is a Comedian, Television Producer, Actor, Voice acting, Singer
Carol Burnett's daughter, Carrie, died from lung and brain cancer on Jan. 20, 2002, when she was 38. Her father was Joe Hamilton, who was married to Burnett from 1963-1984. Carol is a Comedian, Television Producer, Actor, Voice acting, Singer
Prince's son with backup singer Mayte Garcia, Boy Gregory, was born with Pfeiffer Syndrome. He died one week after his birth on Oct. 23, 1996. Prince is a Film Score Composer, Record producer, Songwriter, Musician, Film Producer
Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone's son, Sage, died of a heart attack on July 13, 2012, at age 36. Sage Stallone's mother is Sasha Czack. Television producer, Sylvester is a Film Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Voice acting
Sylvester Stallone's son, Sage, died of a heart attack on July 13, 2012, at age 36. Sage Stallone's mother is Sasha Czack. Television producer, Sylvester is a Film Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Voice acting
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden lost his baby daughter, Naomi, in 1972 when she was one year old. His wife Neilia had been driving with the couple's three children when it was hit by a tractor trailer. Though their sons, Beau and Hunter, survived with minor injuries, both Naomi and Neilia were killed in the accident. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is a Politician, Lawyer
Paul Newman's son, Scott, died of a drug overdose on Nov. 20, 1978, when he was 28. He had been taking painkillers after being in a motorcycle accident. His mother was the actress Jackie Witte. Paul is an Activist, Businessperson, Entrepreneur, Film Producer, Racing driver
Boxer Mike Tyson's four-year-old daughter, Exodus, died of accidental asphyxiation on May 25, 2009. She was found by her 7-year-old brother, Miguel, tangled up in a cord attached to a treadmill. Mike is a Film Producer, Actor, Athlete, Professional Boxer
Charlie Chaplin's first child, Norman Spencer Chaplin, died in 1919 three days after he was born. Then, in 1968, his son Charlie Chaplin, Jr., died at age 42 of a blood clot in the lungs. His father was living out of the country at the time of his death and did not attend the funeral. Chaplin had a total of 11 children born from his four marriages. Charlie was a Film Score Composer, Comedian, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Film Editor
Loretta Lynn has lost two of her six. Her son, Jack Benny, died on July 22, 1984, when he was 34 years old while trying to ford the Duck River. Lynn's daughter, Sue, died at age 64 of emphysema on July 29, 2013. Loretta is a Songwriter, Singer-songwriter, Author, Actor, Singer
In 1943, Lou Costello's infant son, Lou, died by drowning in the family pool. His mother was Costello's wife Anne, Battler. Businessperson, Comedian. Lou is a Film Producer, Actor, Vaudeville Performer
Mia Farrow has lost two children. Her adopted daughter, Tam Farrow, died in 2000 at the age of 19 due to heart failure. Farrow's daughter Lark, whom she had with husband Andre Previn, died on Dec. 25, 2008. Mia was Model, Actor, Singer
Vince Neil and Sharise Ruddell's daughter, Skylar, died of cancer on Aug. 15, 1995, when she was just 4 years old. Neil formed the Skylar Neil Memorial Fund in her honor.Film Score Composer, Songwriter, Musician, Singer
Eric Clapton's son, Connor, died in 1991 when he was just four years old. He tragically fell out of a hotel room window. Clapton wrote the song "Tears in Heaven" in his honor. Film Score Composer, Record producer, Guitarist, Television Producer, Musician
Diane Ladd's daughter, Diane, whom she had with Bruce Dern, died when she was just 18 months old. She incurred severe head injuries after falling into the family pool. Film Producer, Author, Actor, Writer, Film Director
Robert Plant
In 1977, Robert Plant's five-year-old son, Karac, died of a severe stomach infection. The plant was on tour with Led Zeppelin at the time, and he got the news from his then wife, Karac's mother Maureen Wilson. Musician, Singer-songwriter, Lyricist, Singer
In 1977, Robert Plant's five-year-old son, Karac, died of a severe stomach infection. The plant was on tour with Led Zeppelin at the time, and he got the news from his then wife, Karac's mother Maureen Wilson. Musician, Singer-songwriter, Lyricist, Singer
Anthony Quinn's two-year old son, Christopher, died in 1941 by accidentally drowning in W.C. Field's lily pond. Christopher's mother was Quinn's first wife, Katherine DeMille. Painter, Film Producer, Restaurateur, Actor, Professional
Jerry Lewis's youngest son, Joseph, died in 2009 of a narcotics overdose.
Television director, Comedian, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Actor
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