«The theory of 'stars die in threes': truth or fiction?»
28 july 2025 в 23:13
July 2025 began with a shock after the deaths of several celebrities. From actors to musicians, fans were stunned to learn that several prominent deaths occurred within hours or days of each other, ultimately reviving the viral conspiracy theory that «celebrities die in threes». The viral belief claims that after the death of one celebrity, two more will follow. So, is there any truth to this?
Hollywood Life breaks down this conspiracy theory below.
It is widely known that the theory of «celebrities die in threes» began decades ago in 1959 on «The Day the Music Died», when rock 'n' roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash. Don McLean coined the term for the tragic day in his famous single «American Pie». The lyrics pointing to the fatal crash include: «But February made me shiver / With every paper I’d deliver / Bad news on the doorstep / I couldn’t take one more step / I can’t remember if I cried / When I read about his widowed bride
Hollywood Life breaks down this conspiracy theory below.
It is widely known that the theory of «celebrities die in threes» began decades ago in 1959 on «The Day the Music Died», when rock 'n' roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash. Don McLean coined the term for the tragic day in his famous single «American Pie». The lyrics pointing to the fatal crash include: «But February made me shiver / With every paper I’d deliver / Bad news on the doorstep / I couldn’t take one more step / I can’t remember if I cried / When I read about his widowed bride
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