Bernie Mac was one of the best-loved comedians of his generation. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s8e5: Bernie Mac
He was hospitalised with pneumonia. After three weeks in intensive care he died at the age of fifty. ibid.
‘Bernie had one bad habit – smoking.’ ibid. pathologist
Diminuitive actor Gary Coleman was a worldwide superstar. In the 1980s his chubby cheeks, sharp wit, and trademark catchphrase captured the hearts of millions. But at the height of his fame he was plagued by health problems. And as his career stalled, he hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons … And on May 28th 2010 Gary Coleman died after an incident at his home in Utah. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s8e6: Gary Coleman
Gary is five years old. After two years of waiting, a doner kidney has finally been found. He undergoes a seven-hour operation for a transplant. ibid.
A years before his death, Garry was fitted with a catheter. ibid.
Gary is undergoing open-heart surgery. ibid.
This was not the first time Gary had tried to kill himself. ibid.
Evidence that Gary may have taken his own life. ibid.
Judy Garland was one of the world’s most recognised talents … She was known for her tremendous talent but also for her turbulent lifestyle and stormy love life. But on the morning of June 22nd 1969 Judy Garland was found dead in her London home aged just 47. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s8e8: Judy Garland
The coroner’s report states that Judy Garland died of an overdose of prescription medication. ibid.
She is struggling under the pressure of mounting debts. ibid.
‘Between 25 and 30 suicide attempts over the years.’ ibid. Randy L Schmidt, author ‘Judy Garland on Judy Garland’
Judy’s random pill-taking was exposing her to serious risk. ibid.
She’s underweight and potentially malnourished. ibid.
He [Bruce Lee] died in suspicious circumstances after lapsing into a coma at his girlfriend’s apartment. The official cause of death was swelling of the brain triggered by an adverse reaction to a painkiller. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s8e9: Bruce Lee
‘I don’t believe hypersensitivity to a painkiller explains his death.’ ibid. pathologist
‘Bruce did complain of a headache just before he died.’ ibid.
‘The cause of death links back to the slipped-disc that he suffered from three years before he died. In the 1970s there was little known about the side effects of steroids … There are some tell-tale signs that someone is overusing Cortisone.’ ibid.
The doctors that examined Bruce found that he weighed only 125 lbs, and were concerned about his low weight. ibid.
‘Bruce’s lost of appetite and his loss of weight are consistent with the overuse of the steroid Cortisone. Bruce was exhibiting other side-effects.’ ibid.
Anissa Jones was the most famous child star of her generation. The adorable Buffy on the hit 60s sitcom Family Affair. Her angelic features made her instantly recognisable across America. But her window of fame was short-lived. After five seasons the show was canned. But at around 11.30 a.m. on August 28th 1976 Anissa Jones was found dead in the bedroom of a friend’s home in Oceanside, California. She was just 18 years old. Her body was taken for an autopsy, but the results were inconclusive. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of … s8e10: Anissa Jones
‘Marketed as Quaalude in the 1960s, it was a widely used sedative drug prescribed for chronic anxiety … traces of PCP were found in her system … cocaine … Seconol.’ ibid.
‘Anissa’s breathing would have become increasingly more shallow till she stopped.’ ibid.
It was the explosive revelation that rocked one of Britain’s most popular families. A shocking rift confirmed … ‘They were ostentatious. There were new money, they were flashy’ … Tonight: Beckham v Beckham: The Price of Fame, ITV 2026
‘I have been silent for years … Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice …’ ibid. Brooklyn Beckham
Elizabeth Holmes was just 19 year old when she dropped out of Stanford University with a dream of creating a company that would revolutionize blood testing. J Aubrey online, ‘The Crimes of Elizabeth Holmes: 10 Billion Dollar Fraud, Youtube 2022
One name in particular boasts a historic degree of disgrace. ibid.
‘This is a very big deal.’ ibid. Clinton on stage with Holmes
Elizabeth founded what became Theranos in 2003. ibid.
Engineers lost more confidence by the day. ibid.
Elizabeth was determined to go commercial as soon as possible. ibid.
Elizabeth Holmes knew machines weren’t working, former Therano lab director testifies. ibid. tech online Yasmin Khorram article 1st October 2021
Elizabeth was obsessed with Steve Jobs. ibid.
Theranos took lab safety almost as seriously as it took quality control. ibid.
We tap into the world of credit card fraudsters … The Cook Report s7e4: Credit Card Thieves, ITV 1993
We bought this machine for £500, openly, legally and above board. But if we were criminals, we could use this machine to take thens, maybe hundreds of thousands of pounds from other people’s credit card accounts. ibid.
Credit card fraud is now the fastest growing crime in Britain. ibid.
The banks’ battle against plastic fraud goes on 24 hours a day. ibid.
Each of those 83 million cards is at risk home and abroad. ibid.
More than 4,000 people have had their holiday dreams shattered by a convicted fraudster called Graham Maynard. The Cook Report s5e3: What a Fraud/Graham Maynard’s Timeshare Fraud, ITV 1991
He has just walked away from the mess. ibid.
We’re one step ahead of the Fraud Squad as we follow Maynard to Spain where he runs his other businesses. ibid.
Inigo Philbrick was an art world sensation. He made millions selling art to the world’s richest collectors. Behind the image there was a secret. The Great Art Fraud I, captions, BBC 2025
‘This was the largest art-based fraud in US history.’ ibid. comment
On the brink of arrest Inigo vanished. ibid. caption
2024: Inigo Philbrick is released from prison. ibid.
With his own gallery Inigo invents his own rules. ibid.
‘The market started to grow out for the group of artists that he was dealing with.’ ibid. comment
‘And he’s left this trail of destruction in his wake.’ ibid.
A Bombshell Lawsuit Claims That High-Flying Art Dealer Inigo Philbrick Swindled His Clients by Selling the Same Rudolf Stingel Again and Again. The Great Art Fraud II, BBC online article
‘The geographic range of the claims was vast.’ ibid. comment
‘Quickly our investigation took a very deep dive.’ ibid. FBI agent
Onecoin Ltd and OneLife Network: The co-founder and head of Onecoin herself: Ruja Ignatova … the Crypto Queen. Scandal online: Ruja Ignatova and OneCoin: Where Is She Now? Youtube 2025
Multi-level marketing: one of those red flags that would later signal the downfall for OneCoin. ibid.
OneCoin Ltd didn’t have a payment system or a blockchain model. ibid.
A word started to spread online: Scam. ibid.
Elizabeth Holmes was just 19 year old when she dropped out of Stanford University with a dream of creating a company that would revolutionize blood testing. J Aubrey online, ‘The Crimes of Elizabeth Holmes: 10 Billion Dollar Fraud, Youtube 2022
One name in particular boasts a historic degree of disgrace. ibid.
‘This is a very big deal.’ ibid. Clinton on stage with Holmes
Elizabeth founded what became Theranos in 2003. ibid.
Engineers lost more confidence by the day. ibid.
Elizabeth was determined to go commercial as soon as possible. ibid.
Elizabeth Holmes knew machines weren’t working, former Theranos lab director testifies. ibid. tech online Yasmin Khorram article 1st October 2021
Elizabeth was obsessed with Steve Jobs. ibid.
Theranos took lab safety almost as seriously as it took quality control. ibid.