10 TV Stars Who Died During Production

10. Freddie Prinze

Freddie Prinze, born Frederick Karl Pruetzel, hit it big in the mid-seventies sitcom, Chico and the Man. Starting in comedy clubs, Prinze was a stand-up comedian who made a name for himself as a rising star. The actor chose the name Prinze in hopes he would one day be the King of Comedy. Unfortunately, Prinze was affected by the comedian's curse and suffered from depression for most of his life. In 1977 his depression took hold of his life and he shot himself in front of his manager. His son, Freddie Prinze Jr., now carries his father's torch and the trauma of this tragedy.