Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, known for roles in Capote and The Talented Mr. Ripley, died from a drug overdose on February 2, 2014, found in his New York apartment with a syringe in his arm.
Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, a defining figure of the grunge era, ended his life at 27 with a self-inflicted gunshot on April 5, 1994, cementing his legacy as a monumental influence in rock music.
Swedish DJ Tim Bergling, known as Avicii, committed suicide on April 20, 2018, at age 28, after retiring from touring due to mental health issues, leaving a lasting impact on the commercial success.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, a pioneering Spanish-speaking Texan singer, was murdered at 23 by her friend and manager on March 31, 1995, after achieving immense success in Spanish-language.
Anton Yelchin, famed for his role as Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek films, died in a car accident on June 19, 2016, at 27, when his Jeep rolled and pinned him against a security barrier.
Amy Winehouse, celebrated for her Grammy-winning album Back to Black and the hit song "Rehab," succumbed to alcohol poisoning at 27 on July 23, 2011, joining the infamous 27 Club.
Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, died under mysterious circumstances on July 3, 1971, at 27, leaving behind a legacy of powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence.