Death by Fame goes behind the scenes to uncover the sinister side of fame and reveal the shocking true stories behind the rise, fall and murder of some of Hollywood's most promising stars.
Death by Fame
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Episode 1 - A Rising Star Shot Down
Tara Correa-McMullen is only 15 when she rises from the tough streets of LA to star alongside some of Hollywood's biggest stars; a romance with the wrong person takes her out of the spotlight forever.
Tara Correa-McMullen is only 15 when she rises from the tough streets of LA to star alongside some of Hollywood's biggest stars; a romance with the wrong person takes her out of the spotlight forever.
Episode 2 - Legal Diva
A bodybuilding attorney lands her own reality series featuring her former fashion model boyfriend; a year later, investigators use her show to map how this legal diva went from the spotlight to becoming a stabbing victim.
A bodybuilding attorney lands her own reality series featuring her former fashion model boyfriend; a year later, investigators use her show to map how this legal diva went from the spotlight to becoming a stabbing victim.
Episode 4 - Murder by Association
James Brown's 2006 death sparks murder suspicions. Conspiracy theories intensify after his son-in-law Darren Lumar is shot in 2008. Detectives investigate Lumar's background, uncovering numerous potential motives.
James Brown's 2006 death sparks murder suspicions. Conspiracy theories intensify after his son-in-law Darren Lumar is shot in 2008. Detectives investigate Lumar's background, uncovering numerous potential motives.
Episode 5 - To Tell the Truth
Comedian Jim Jefferies recounts his experiences with an intern who seems to have it all - luxury cars, exotic vacations and beautiful women; in May 2016, it all comes crashing down.
Comedian Jim Jefferies recounts his experiences with an intern who seems to have it all - luxury cars, exotic vacations and beautiful women; in May 2016, it all comes crashing down.
Episode 6 - Day in Court
A sheriff's deputy turned actor reaches new heights of fame as a bailiff on an Emmy-winning show. When a shooting at his house leaves him injured and his wife dead, police learn there's more to this court TV star.
A sheriff's deputy turned actor reaches new heights of fame as a bailiff on an Emmy-winning show. When a shooting at his house leaves him injured and his wife dead, police learn there's more to this court TV star.
Episode 7 - Evil Villain
Joseph Son had the right look to play Hollywood villains, but a terrible secret from his past resurfaces more than a decade later; when prosecutors face off with the actor on the stand, it's hard to tell fact from fiction.
Joseph Son had the right look to play Hollywood villains, but a terrible secret from his past resurfaces more than a decade later; when prosecutors face off with the actor on the stand, it's hard to tell fact from fiction.
Episode 8 - Off The Record
Jam Master Jay, best known as Run-DMC's DJ, becomes a hip-hop legend; his life is cut short when he's executed in his recording studio; an exclusive interview with an eyewitness sheds light on this decades-old cold case.
Jam Master Jay, best known as Run-DMC's DJ, becomes a hip-hop legend; his life is cut short when he's executed in his recording studio; an exclusive interview with an eyewitness sheds light on this decades-old cold case.
About Death by Fame
Fame can be a double-edged sword, offering adoration on one side and obsession on the other. This true-crime series delves into the dark side of celebrity, exploring real-life cases where rising stars—like singer Christina Grimmie and actress Adea Shabani—faced tragic ends due to dangerous fixations and hidden threats lurking behind the spotlight. Through storytelling and expert insights, it reveals how the pursuit of stardom can sometimes lead to deadly consequences.
Duration
1 Season
Release Date
2023
Cast
Sara Azari
Candice DeLong
Dan Steinberg