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The Best Episodes of Autopsy: The Last Hours of...

Revealing the truth behind the controversial deaths of some of the most famous celebrities. Crucial medical evidence gained from the actual autopsies explains what killed...
  1. Background image for Mindy McCready
    8.8/10(52 votes)

    #1 - Mindy McCready

    S7:E2

    In February 2013 Country Music singer Mindy McCready shot herself on the porch of her housein Heber Springs Arkansas. Now, world-renowned Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter puts Mindy's complex personal life under the spotlight,and reveals how her unhealthy relationship with prescription medication may have exacerbated an un-diagnosed mental condition and led Mindy to plan her own death.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Paul Walker
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Paul Walker

    S11:E10

    On November 30, 2013, the shocking news was shared that Paul Walker had died in a high-speed car accident. Paul had a thirst for thrills etched into his DNA. His maternal grandfather raced cars at the famous Bonneville Speedway, while his male side was dominated by wartime heroics.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Adam West
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    #3 - Adam West

    S9:E11

    Dr. Michael Hunter examines the death of actor Adam West, beloved for his portrayal of Batman in the 1960s series. West, born William West Anderson in 1928, adopted his iconic stage name and left an enduring legacy in entertainment. His career spanned decades, including voice acting and embracing his Batman fame with humor. West passed away in 2017 at 88, beloved by fans of classic TV and superheroes.

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  4. Background image for Dale Earnhardt
    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Dale Earnhardt

    S10:E1

    Dale Earnhardt, the "Intimidator" of NASCAR, won seven championships with his aggressive driving style before fatally crashing at the 2001 Daytona 500, prompting major safety improvements in the sport.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Eazy-E
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Eazy-E

    S11:E26

    Forensic pathologists attempt to get to the truth of how Eazy-E died.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Natalie Cole
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Natalie Cole

    S6:E8

    Natalie Cole, a singing legend and daughter of crooner Nat 'King' Cole, achieved immense success with nine Grammy wins. Overcoming drug addiction in the 1980s, she found renewed success. However, in 2008, her past struggles caught up with her, leading to a series of medical conditions. Despite ongoing health battles, Natalie bravely continued to perform worldwide and had plans for an extensive tour in 2016. Tragically, on New Year's Eve 2015, after facing numerous health challenges, her body succumbed to the accumulated illnesses.

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  8. Background image for Mary Tyle Moore
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Mary Tyle Moore

    S7:E4

    Mary Tyler Moore was the sweetheart of American television, starring in two ofthe most successful sit-coms of all time. She pavedthe way for strong, independent women on screenand captured the era’s spirit of freedom and optimism. But behind the iconic smile was a life beset by tragedy, illness and addiction. On January 25th, 2017, Marydiedof a cardiac arrest in Greenwich Hospital, Connecticut – at the age of 80. Now renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter is investigating the events leading upto her final heartbeat to explainthe cause of death.

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  9. Background image for John Denver
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #8 - John Denver

    S6:E6

    John Denver, a renowned singer-songwriter, attained global fame with hits like 'Country Roads' and 'Rocky Mountain High.' Despite being one of America's best-selling artists in the mid-70s, he tragically crashed his plane into the Pacific Ocean on October 12, 1997. The mysterious circumstances surrounding the crash sparked rumors and speculation, further complicated by the difficulty of recovering only fragments of his plane and body from the sea. Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter reopens the case to delve into the enigmatic death of John Denver.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for James Gandolfini
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #9 - James Gandolfini

    S7:E1

    On June 19th 2013 James Gandolfini died of a heart attack in Rome. He was just 51 years old. A famously intense character actor, he was credited with changing the very nature of television acting. First appearing in films such as True Romance and Get Shorty, it was the HBO series The Sopranos that made him a household name. But his dedication to his craft took a deep toll on the actor, and rumors of addiction and excess followed him throughout his career. Now expert pathologist Dr Michael Hunter is re-examining his medical history in order to discover what led him to die of a heart attack at only 51.

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  11. Background image for Doris Day
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Doris Day

    S11:E25

    Forensic pathologists attempt to get to the truth of how Doris Day died.

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  12. Background image for Patrick Swayze
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #11 - Patrick Swayze

    S6:E9

    Patrick Swayze, a celebrated actor, dancer, and singer, rose to global fame with his iconic performances. Despite being a beloved Hollywood heartthrob in the late 80s, he sadly died at his California ranch at the age of 57. Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter delves into Patrick's extensive medical records to reveal the truth behind his death and illuminate the events leading to the loss of this iconic star.

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  13. Background image for Marvin Gaye
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #12 - Marvin Gaye

    S7:E3

    On the afternoonof April 1, 1984, the day before his 45th birthday, Marvin Gaye was shot by his father.Now renowned forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter is reopening this bizarre case to discover what was happening both psychologically and physiologically to the bodies of Marvin Gay senior and Marvin Gaye junior at the time of the shooting that may explain the reason behind this tragic case of filicide.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Walt Disney
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Walt Disney

    S9:E19

    Walt Disney, a visionary animator and entrepreneur, co-founded The Walt Disney Company, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry with iconic characters and films. He died at 65 from lung cancer in 1966. Dr. Michael Hunter is investigating the circumstances surrounding Disney's cause of death.

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  15. Background image for Anthony Bourdain
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Anthony Bourdain

    S10:E5

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  16. Background image for Andy Griffith
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #15 - Andy Griffith

    S10:E9

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  17. Background image for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    S11:E6

    Forensic pathologists conducts research on the final days of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

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  18. Background image for Brandon Lee
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Brandon Lee

    S11:E12

    On March 31, 1993, 28-year-old Brandon Lee, son of Bruce Lee, had been fatally shot on a film set. It is discussed how an accident like this could happen when the gun that fired the fatal shot was supposedly loaded with safe, blank ammunition. It is also mentioned how a supremely fit martial arts hero succumbed to an abdominal gunshot wound when the chances of survival seemed to be stacked in his favor.

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  19. Background image for Freddie Prinze
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Freddie Prinze

    S11:E14

    Forensic pathologists examines the last hours of Freddie Prinze, breakout comedy star of the primetime sitcom 'Chico and the Man.'

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  20. Background image for Robert Reed
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Robert Reed

    S11:E21

    Forensic pathologists try to uncover the truth behind Robert Reed's passing. While the cause of the actor's seemingly untimely death at the age of 59 was attributed to colon cancer, Dr. Hunter suspects that there's something more that was not told.

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  21. Background image for Michael Jackson
    8.0/10(83 votes)

    #20 - Michael Jackson

    S1:E1

    Dr. Richard Shepherd investigates the sudden death of Michael Jackson, a renowned recording artist who died at 50 with significant debts, leaving behind many unanswered questions.

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  22. Background image for Robin Williams
    8.0/10(70 votes)

    #21 - Robin Williams

    S3:E2

    Dr. Richard Shepherd investigates the cause of Robin Williams' suicide on the night of August 11, 2014.

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  23. Background image for Steve McQueen
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #22 - Steve McQueen

    S6:E1

    Legendary actor Steve McQueen, known for roles in 'The Great Escape', 'The Magnificent Seven', and 'Bullitt', was the world's highest-paid movie star by the mid-1970s. However, he passed away almost unrecognizable in a Mexico hospital bed on November 7, 1980, at the age of 50. His death led to wild rumors and conspiracy theories. Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter investigates Steve's extensive medical records to uncover the truth behind his death and shed light on what truly happened to this iconic star.

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  24. Background image for Debbie Reynolds
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #23 - Debbie Reynolds

    S9:E22

    Debbie Reynolds, a renowned American actress and performer, faced personal challenges, including multiple marriages and financial struggles. The heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Carrie Fisher, in 2016 is believed to have impacted her health. Tragically, Reynolds passed away at 84 from a stroke just one day after Fisher's death. Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter is investigating the circumstances surrounding Reynolds' cause of death, shedding light on the events that deeply affected their fans and the entertainment industry, marking the end of an era in Hollywood.

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  25. Background image for Randy Savage
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #24 - Randy Savage

    S10:E2

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  26. Background image for Sean Connery
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Sean Connery

    S11:E24

    Forensic pathologists examines what was really happening in Sean Connery's body and how it lead to his death. On October 31st 2020, the world was shocked by the news that legendary star of the silver screen and the man who optimized James Bond, Sean Connery, had died. As one of the original action heroes Sean had been dealing out thrills and spills to moviegoers for over 60 years by the time of his death.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mindy McCready" is the best rated episode of "Autopsy: The Last Hours of...". It scored 8.8/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Paul Walker".