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Top 10 Celeb Secrets That Will Never Be Revealed
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8/4/2024
These celebs took their secrets to the grave. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most baffling mysteries ever to surround famous figures.
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Though Natalie's life was blessed by fortune, it was cut short by fate.
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Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most baffling mysteries
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ever to surround famous figures.
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We want to know why, we want to know who, and until we do, I think there will always
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be an interest.
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Number 10.
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Howard Hughes' Reclusiveness
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Hughes was among the most interesting and puzzling figures in modern history.
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In addition to his reputation as a dashing billionaire, aviation pioneer, and Hollywood
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producer, Hughes was known for his neuroses and eccentricity.
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Still, no one expected him to withdraw from his chic circles completely in the 1950s.
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He spent his final decades in near-total isolation, moving between luxury hotels and
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private residences.
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His extreme secrecy, coupled with reports of bizarre habits and health issues, fueled
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countless rumors.
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That said, it's likely we'll never get a clear answer as to the exact nature of Howard
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Hughes' inner torment.
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Number 9.
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The Lost Work of Nikola Tesla
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Tesla's brilliance was so profound, that during his lifetime, the world wasn't always
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prepared for his ideas.
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And today, nearly a century after his death, it seems we're still not ready.
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The Croatian-born scientist made significant advancements in electrical engineering and
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wireless communication.
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That is, until his 1943 death, when the US government seized many of his documents and
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personal papers.
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Among these were rumored blueprints for a death ray, a device that could purportedly
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destroy aircrafts from hundreds of miles away.
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But because so much of Tesla's work remains missing or classified, inventions like the
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death ray can only be found in science fiction, at least for now.
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Number 8.
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The Disappearance of Agatha Christie
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Few detective novelists have been as influential as Agatha Christie.
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In fact, the British author is referred to as the Queen of Crime.
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In December 1926, however, she vanished for eleven days, sparking a nationwide search
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in England.
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She was eventually discovered at a hotel in Harrogate, registered under a false name,
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and claimed to have no memory of the events.
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Some believed it was merely a publicity stunt to promote her newest book, while others wondered
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if Christie had blacked out or disassociated during this time.
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In any event, she evaded the subject for the remainder of her life, even leaving mention
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of the sabbatical out of her autobiography.
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The nature of her disappearance was as eerie as if she had written it herself.
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Number 7.
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What Happened to Jimmy Hoffa?
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The case of this missing man has baffled investigators, not to mention true crime junkies, for decades.
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Hoffa was a noteworthy name in the realm of the labor union, serving as the president
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of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
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But his reputation was marred by legal troubles, and allegations of mob connections.
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Hoffa vanished in 1975, after having last been seen at a Michigan restaurant, and no
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one had heard from him since, nor has anyone been able to find a body.
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Numerous theories about what happened to him have surfaced, with many believing he was
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killed and disposed of by the mafia.
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But all in all, we're stumped, and it's very possible that Hoffa's case will continue
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to puzzle us for years to come.
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Number 6.
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What Happened to Bob Crane?
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If you're a fan of the classic World War II sitcom, Hogan's Heroes, you'll recognize
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Bob Crane as the titular senior officer, but did you know the actor who played Hogan suffered
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a terrible, not to mention very peculiar end?
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When a deceased Crane was discovered in his Arizona residence beaten to death in 1978,
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the crime scene revealed a little.
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All kinds of ideas about the murder have emerged, as have grisly details about his controversial
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lifestyle, which may have had a hand in what transpired.
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But ever since the primary suspect, Crane's friend, John Carpenter, was acquitted due
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to insufficient proof, the case has been considered cold.
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Number 5.
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The Life of J.D. Salinger
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Despite being the author of one of the most popular coming-of-age novels ever written,
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J.D. Salinger was definitely not in it for the fame.
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In fact, he was so reclusive that many of the details of his life remain unknown.
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After publishing The Catcher in the Rye in 1951, Salinger retreated to a secluded life
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in New Hampshire, where he largely avoided interviews and public appearances, while he
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continued to write privately.
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He published very little, which naturally left fans hungry for more.
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More recently, there's been talk of his unpublished works being released.
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However, even if we do finally get to read the rest of Salinger's work, the man himself
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will probably continue to stand out as a true enigma.
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Number 4.
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Who Killed the Black Dahlia?
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Elizabeth Short may not have ever achieved traditional celebrity status, but the story
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of her tragic demise certainly made headlines.
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Short, who was an aspiring actress living in Los Angeles, was discovered deceased in
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unspeakable form in January 1947.
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But her murderer was never identified, and questions such as why, how, and when were
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never properly answered.
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All kinds of theories and potential suspects have been considered, but Short's, aka the
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Black Dahlia's, story remains untold.
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According to James Elroy, author of a 1987 novel inspired by the case, it's never going
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to be solved because it was not meant to be solved.
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Number 3.
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How Did Marilyn Monroe Really Die?
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Monroe is a household name, instantly recognizable for her vocal talent, acting prowess, and
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of course, trademark sultriness.
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She achieved unfathomable popularity in her life, and the world was devastated by her
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untimely passing in 1962.
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While her death was officially attributed to an overdose, the specifics of the incident
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are yet uncertain.
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Some believe Monroe took her own life, whereas others insist it must have been an accident.
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Still, others have proposed that run-ins with the Kennedy family, or the mob, made her a
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target for assassination.
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But even all these years later, it seems we are no closer to knowing what exactly did
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her in for certain.
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Number 2.
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The Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack Case Murphy, the beloved actress known for her
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roles in films like Clueless and Girl Interrupted, sadly passed away in 2009 at the age of 32.
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Her death was attributed to pneumonia, anemia, and combined drug intoxication.
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Five months later, her husband, Simon Monjack, also died under eerily similar circumstances.
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This led to rampant speculation and conspiracy theories, including possible toxic mold exposure
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and foul play.
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Many who know Monjack found him suspicious, and wondered if his strange history had a
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hand in these bizarre events.
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Despite numerous investigations and public curiosity, the exact details surrounding their
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untimely deaths remain shrouded in mystery, leaving fans and loved ones without definitive
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answers.
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Number 1.
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The Drowning of Natalie Wood This celebrated actress was known for her
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roles in Miracle on 34th Street, West Side Story, Rebel Without a Cause, and more.
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In 1981, Wood had drowned while on a yacht trip near Catalina Island.
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Also present on the boat were its captain, Wood's husband Robert Wagner, and her co-star,
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Christopher Walken.
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Although the death was initially ruled accidental, conflicting accounts and lingering questions
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about the events that led to her drowning have fueled speculation for decades.
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There have been investigations and reports, the cause of death even later being amended
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to drowning and other undetermined factors.
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Still, the true details of that fateful night remain elusive.
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It's likely that the full story behind Wood's death will never be revealed.
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Which of these celebrity secrets has you most intrigued?
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Let us know in the comments!
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