Hollywood Death Locations

Take your own self-guided tour of some of Los Angeles' most famous celebrity death locations.

Hollywood Celebrity Death Locations

This is a location guide to Hollywood's most infamous celebrity death locations.

These are the places where stars overdosed, committed suicide, died in accidents, or were murdered.

Although many of these addresses are in and around Hollywood, we've also included locations from the wider Los Angeles area.

Each guide contains background information, directions, and a direct link to Google Maps. You can also use our map feature to visualize where each place is.

Hervé Villechaize's house

Los Angeles, California

On September 4th, 1993, actor Hervé Villechaize committed suicide at this this house on Killion Street in North Hollywood.

Brad Renfro's apartment

Los Angeles, California

On January 15th, 2008, former child actor Brad Renfro died from a heroin overdose at this apartment in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Renfro was best known for starring in movies such as Sleepers (1996), Tom and Huck (1995), and The Client (1994).

Anne Heche's crash site

Los Angeles, California

On August 5th, 2022, actress Anne Heche crashed into this house in Mar Vista.

The 52-year-old was pronounced brain dead six days later.

The hotel where Janis Joplin died

Los Angeles, California

On October 4th, 1970, sixties icon Janis Joplin was found dead at this hotel on Franklin Avenue in Hollywood.

A medical autopsy revealed that she had died from a heroin overdose.

The nightclub where actor River Phoenix died

West Hollywood, California

On October 30th, 1993, actor River Phoenix overdosed and collapsed outside of this nightclub in West Hollywood.

Shortly afterwards, he was pronounced dead at the age of 23.

The house where Phil Hartman was murdered by his wife

Encino, California

In May 1998, actor and comedian Phil Hartman was murdered by his wife while he was sleeping at this house on Encino Avenue.

A few hours later, his wife lay down on the bed beside him and committed suicide.

The house where Judith Barsi was murdered

Los Angeles, California

On July 25th, 1988, 10-year-old actress Judith Barsi and her mother were shot dead by her abusive father at this house in Canoga Park.

Afterwards, he committed suicide.

Jonathan Brandis' apartment

Los Angeles, California

On November 11th, 2003, former teen actor Jonathan Brandis committed suicide at this apartment building on South Detroit Street.

He was 27 years old.

The motel where Sam Cooke was killed

Los Angeles, California

In December 1964, soul singer Sam Cooke was shot dead at this location in the Vermont Vista neighborhood of South Los Angeles.

The parking lot where Nipsey Hussle was shot dead

Los Angeles, California

In March 2019, 33-year-old rap star Nipsey Hussle was shot dead at this parking lot on West Slauson Avenue.

A man named Eric Holder was later convicted of his murder.

Paul Walker's crash site

Valencia, California

On November 30th, 2013, actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas died in a car crash at this location on Hercules Street in Santa Clarita.

Mac Miller's house

Studio City, California

On September 7th, 2018, rapper Mac Miller died from an overdose at this house in Studio City.

At the time, the 26-year-old was going through a highly publicized breakup with pop star Ariana Grande.

The location where Biggie Smalls was shot dead

Los Angeles, California

In the early hours of March 9th, 1997, rap star Biggie Smalls was shot dead at this intersection on Wilshire Boulevard.

He was 24 years old.

The apartment where wrestler Chyna died

Redondo Beach, California

On April 20th, 2016, wrestling legend Chyna was found dead at this apartment building in Redondo Beach.

According to an autopsy report, the former WWE star died from an accidental overdose of alcohol and prescription medication.

Michael Jace's house

Los Angeles, California

On May 19th, 2014, actor Michael Jace fatally shot his wife at this house in the Park Mesa Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Jace was found guilty of murder in 2016 and sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.

Chester Bennington's house

Palos Verdes Estates, California

In the early hours of July 20th, 2017, Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington committed suicide at this house in Palos Verdes Estates.

The 41-year-old singer had suffered from alcoholism and depression for years.

Sal Mineo's apartment

West Hollywood, California

On the night of February 12th, 1976, actor Sal Mineo was stabbed to death at the back of this apartment building in West Hollywood.

A man named Lionel Ray Williams was later convicted of the crime.

Leslie Jordan's crash site

Los Angeles, California

On October 24th, 2022, Leslie Jordan was pronounced dead after his car crashed into this building on Cahuenga Boulevard.

It is believed that the actor suffered a medical emergency.

The house where actor Ramon Novarro was murdered

Studio City, California

On October 31st, 1969, silent film star Ramon Novarro was found murdered at this house in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Two brothers were later convicted of the crime.

The street where Jennifer Syme died in a car crash

Los Angeles, California

In April 2001, Keanu Reeves' ex-girlfriend, Jennifer Syme, was killed after she crashed into three parked cars on this street in the northern outskirts of Hollywood.

She was 28 years old.

The house where Dorothy Stratten was murdered

Los Angeles, California

On August 14th, 1980, Playboy model and actress Dorothy Stratten was shot dead by her estranged husband at this house in West Los Angeles.

She was 20 years old.

The house where actress Dominique Dunne was murdered

West Hollywood, California

On October 30th, 1982, actress Dominique Dunne was strangled to death by her ex-boyfriend at 8723 Rangely Avenue in West Hollywood.

Her killer, John Thomas Sweeney, was released after serving less than four years in prison.

The hotel where Whitney Houston died

Beverly Hills, California

On the afternoon of February 11th, 2012, Whitney Houston was found dead in her bathtub at the Beverly Hilton hotel.

The 48-year-old had drowned due to a combination of cocaine and coronary artery disease.

Corey Haim's apartment

Los Angeles, California

In March 2010, former teen icon Corey Haim collapsed and died at his mother's apartment in Universal City.

The cause of death was pneumonia, which had been complicated by an enlarged heart and narrowed blood vessels.

The house where Pop Smoke was murdered

Los Angeles, California

In February 2020, up-and-coming rap star Pop Smoke was shot dead during a home invasion at this house in the Hollywood Hills.

He was only 20 years old.

Anton Yelchin's house

Studio City, California

In June 2016, Anton Yelchin died in a freak car accident at this house in Studio City.

It is believed that the actor's SUV rolled down his driveway and crushed him against a metal gate and pillar.

The location where Ennis Cosby was murdered

Los Angeles, California

In February 1997, Bill Cosby's son, Ennis Cosby, was shot dead during a botched robbery at this exit on Interstate 405 in Bel Air.

The house where Coolio died from an overdose

Los Angeles, California

In September 2022, rapper Coolio died from an overdose at this house on Chesapeake Avenue.

He was 59 years old.

The house where actress Teresa Graves died in a fire

Los Angeles, California

In October 2002, former actress Teresa Graves died in a fire at this house in Inglewood.

She was 54 years old.

Rock Hudson's house

Beverly Hills, California

In October 1985, Hollywood actor Rock Hudson died in his sleep at this large hilltop house in Beverly Hills.

The 59-year-old had been diagnosed with AIDS sixteen months previously.

The house where Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father

Los Angeles, California

On April 1st, 1984, R&B and soul singer Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father at this house on South Gramercy Place in Los Angeles.

The shooting occurred following a domestic dispute that had turned physical.

Rebecca Schaeffer's apartment

Los Angeles, California

In July 1989, actress Rebecca Schaeffer was shot dead by a stalker at this apartment building in the Beverly Grove district of Los Angeles.

She was only 21 years old.

Ernie Kovacs' crash site

Los Angeles, California

Actor and comedian Ernie Kovacs died in a car crash at this intersection during the early hours of January 13th, 1962.

He was 42 years old.

Margaux Hemingway's apartment

Santa Monica, California

Margaux Hemingway committed suicide at her studio apartment in Santa Monica in June 1996.

A friend discovered her body on July 1st, 1996.

The former supermodel had been battling depression, bulimia, and addiction since her teenage years.

The house where Matthew Perry died

Pacific Palisades, California

In October 2023, Friends actor Matthew Perry was found dead in his hot tub at this house in Pacific Palisades.