Episodes 220
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (251)
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Last Days explores the final days of some of the biggest icons in sports and entertainment, breaking down precisely what led to the passing of figures who were larger than life but somehow even bigger in death. Derek Kaufman and Jason Beckerman debunk the myths, unpack the tragedies, and tell the real stories behind the most fascinating celebrity deaths.

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Ep. 1 - Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie

Jun 11, 2026 29m

Here’s a TMZ-style episode description: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie seemed destined to become Hollywood royalty after falling in love on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, building a global empire of…

Ep. 168 - Ol' Dirty Bastard

Jun 08, 2026 25m

On November 13, 2004, Russell Tyrone Jones — the wildly unpredictable rapper known as Ol' Dirty Bastard whose unfiltered charisma and singular voice helped define the Wu-Tang Clan’s rise from Staten…

Ep. 167 - John Cazale

Jun 01, 2026 22m

On March 13, 1978, John Cazale — the quietly brilliant actor whose remarkable run of performances helped define a golden era of American cinema — died of lung cancer in New York City at the age of…

Ep. 166 - Dražen Petrović

May 25, 2026 22m

On June 7, 1993, Dražen Petrović — the brilliant Croatian guard whose fearless scoring and relentless drive helped transform the NBA’s perception of European basketball — died in a car crash in…

Special Episode: Kyle Busch

May 22, 2026 15m

On May 21, 2026, Kyle Busch — the fiercely competitive NASCAR champion whose relentless drive and unapologetic intensity made him one of the sport’s most polarizing and accomplished figures — died at…

Ep. 165 - Sid Vicious & Nancy Spungen

May 18, 2026 24m

On February 2, 1979, Sid Vicious — the sneering, self-destructive bassist of the Sex Pistols whose reckless persona became synonymous with the chaos and nihilism of punk rock — died of a heroin…

Ep. 164 - Bob Crane

May 11, 2026 24m

On June 29, 1978, Bob Crane — the affable star of Hogan’s Heroes whose quick wit and everyman charm made him a fixture of American television — was found murdered in a Scottsdale, Arizona apartment…

Ep. 163 - Meat Loaf

May 03, 2026 23m

On January 20, 2022, Meat Loaf — the thunderous-voiced rock opera icon whose theatrical grandeur and raw emotional power turned Bat Out of Hell into one of the best-selling albums of all time — died…

Ep. 162 - Thurman Munson

Apr 27, 2026 20m

On August 2, 1979, Thurman Munson — the gritty captain of the New York Yankees whose defensive brilliance and stubborn leadership defined a Bronx dynasty — died in a small plane crash at the age of…

Ep. 161- Takeoff (Migos)

Apr 20, 2026 22m

On November 1, 2022, Takeoff — the quietly formidable Migos rapper whose precise flow and unflashy discipline anchored one of hip-hop’s most influential groups — died at the age of 28. A performer of…

Ep. 160 - Elliott Smith

Apr 13, 2026 19m

On October 21, 2003, Elliott Smith — the whisper-voiced songwriter whose fragile melodies and unflinching introspection reshaped indie music — died at the age of 34. A musician of rare emotional…

Ep. 159 - Ernest Hemingway

Apr 06, 2026 21m

On July 2, 1961, Ernest Hemingway — the Nobel Prize–winning author whose spare, forceful prose and larger-than-life persona helped define 20th-century American literature — died at the age of 61 from…

Ep. 158 - Sean Taylor

Mar 30, 2026 19m

On November 27, 2007, Sean Taylor — the electrifying Washington Redskins safety whose rare combination of size, speed, and ferocity redefined defensive football — died at the age of 24 following a…

Ep. 157 - Gianni Versace

Mar 23, 2026 23m

On July 15, 1997, Gianni Versace — the visionary Italian fashion designer whose daring use of color, sensual cuts, and fusion of art, music, and celebrity culture helped define 1990s high fashion and…

Special Episode: Chuck Norris

Mar 20, 2026 16m

On March 19, 2026, Chuck Norris — the martial artist turned action star whose stoic presence and roundhouse kicks made him one of the most enduring symbols of American toughness — died at the age of…

Ep. 156 - The Day The Music Died

Mar 16, 2026 23m

On February 3, 1959, Buddy Holly — the bespectacled Texas songwriter whose crisp vocals and groundbreaking fusion of country, rhythm and blues, and rockabilly helped define early rock and roll — died…

Ep. 155 - Aaron Carter

Mar 09, 2026 19m

On November 5, 2022, Aaron Carter — the platinum-selling pop singer and former child star who rose to fame in the late 1990s with bubblegum hits like “I Want Candy” and “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)”…

Ep. 154 - Andy Gibb

Mar 02, 2026 21m

On March 10, 1988, Andy Gibb — the fresh-faced pop idol whose silky tenor and boyish charm made him one of the late 1970s’ biggest heartthrobs — died at the age of 30 from myocarditis, an…

Ep. 153 - Robert Duvall

Feb 23, 2026 20m

On February 15, 2026, Robert Duvall — the Oscar-winning American actor and filmmaker whose seven-decade career included landmark performances as Tom Hagen in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II,…

Special Episode: Eric Dane

Feb 20, 2026 11m

On February 19, 2026, Eric Dane — the charismatic actor whose striking presence and emotional depth made him a fan favorite on television — died at 53 following a courageous battle with ALS. Best…

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