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Dead Famous

Mark Randell
Pete Burns
Dead Or Alive
Fame
Gene Hackman
You Spin Me Round (like a Record)
Celebrity Big Brother
Brittany Murphy
Celebrity Deaths
True Crime
Scandals
Caroline Flack
Betsy Arakawa
Boy George
Cosmetic Surgery
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Port Sunlight, England
Mental Health
Love Island
The X Factor

Dead Famous is a podcast that unravels the glitter, scandal and tragedy of celebrity lives cut short.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes7Foundeda month ago
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True CrimeSociety & Culture

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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s recently supported the show on Buy Me a Coffee. Your contributions help keep Dead Famous independent and deeply researched. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support future episodes, the Buy Me a Coffe... more

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In this episode of Dead Famous, we explore the life and death of Brittany Murphy — a rare and magnetic tale... more

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In this episode of Dead Famous, we unravel the chaotic life and sudden death of Pete Burns, the sharp-tongued, sharp-cheekboned frontman of Dead or Alive. Bursting out of Liverpool’s punk and club... more

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In 2025, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home.

What followed was a series of details that raised difficult questions — not about fame or legacy, but ab... more

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Aaliyah was only 22 years old when she died in a plane crash in the Bahamas — a death that shocked the music industry and devastated her fans worldwide.

In this episode of Dead Famous, we examine... more

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Caroline Flack was one of the most visible figures in British entertainment — and one of the most publicly judged.

In the first episode of Dead Famous, we examine how fame, tabloids, and the crim... more

Dead Famous is a podcast that unravels the glitter, scandal, and tragedy of celebrity lives cut short.

New episode every Monday.

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Recent Guests

Grace Cordell
Host of the popular True Crime Podcast Redrum
Redrum
Episode: The Strange Death of Brittany Murphy

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Mark Randall
Host of the show, providing insightful commentary and engaging narratives about iconic celebrities, their lives, and their untimely deaths.

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Apple Podcasts
#78
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#225
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#108
New Zealand/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#123
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#174
South Africa/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#204
United Arab Emirates/True Crime

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What is Dead Famous about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the lives and untimely deaths of iconic celebrities, this podcast provides a rich narrative that intertwines themes of fame, personal struggles, and societal issues. Each episode delves into the stories of well-known figures whose lives were marked by success yet marred by tragedy, reflecting on the complex interplay between public persona and private anguish. The content spans various aspects of celebrity culture, including the pressures of fame, neglect, and the darker sides of high-profile relationships, making it both gripping and thought-provoking.

Listeners can expect a mix of true crime elements, poignant commentary on mental health, and deep dives into the events that shaped the lives of these icons. The unique angle of e... more

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