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The 15 Best Rock and Roll Movies Ever Made
25. Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt was devastated when his wife, writer Michelle McNamara, died suddenly in her sleep in 2016 at just 46. He even stepped away from comedy to raise their daughter and help finish Michelle’s final true crime book. | © Columbia Pictures
24. Tiffany Thornton
Tiffany Thornton’s world was shattered in 2015 when her husband, musician Chris Carney, died in a tragic car accident. The sudden loss left her heartbroken, just as they were building a life together with their young family. | © Fanala
23. Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams and musician Phil Elverum bonded over shared grief; both had lost loved ones before finding comfort in each other. Though their marriage was brief, it was rooted in deep understanding shaped by personal loss. | © Marvel Studios
22. Bevin Prince
Bevin Prince faced unimaginable tragedy in 2022 when her husband, William Friend, was fatally struck by lightning during a boating trip at just 33 years old. His sudden death left her heartbroken, turning an ordinary day into one she’ll never forget. | © Warner Bros. Television
21. Marcheline Bertrand
Marcheline Bertrand endured profound heartbreak through multiple miscarriages, including one during her marriage to Jon Voight and several more in later relationships. Despite her losses, she devoted her later years to activism and passed away in 2007 after a long fight with breast cancer. | © Paramount Pictures
20. Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci’s world changed in 2009 when his first wife, Kate, passed away from breast cancer at just 47. Her loss deeply affected him, and he’s spoken openly about the lasting grief and love he still carries. | © Focus Features
19. John Travolta
John Travolta lost his wife, actress Kelly Preston, in 2020 after a private battle with breast cancer. They had been married for nearly 30 years and raised three children together. Just two years later, he also mourned the death of close friend and frequent co-star Kirstie Alley, making the heartbreak all the more profound. | © Saban Films
18. Damian Lewis
Damian Lewis was devastated by the loss of his wife, actress Helen McCrory, who passed away from cancer in 2021 at just 52. Married for 14 years, the couple shared two children and a deep, loving bond that continues to shape his life. | © Sony Pictures Entertainment
17. Lynda Carter
Lynda Carter lost the love of her life, Robert Altman, in 2021 to a rare blood cancer after 37 years of marriage. She’s described him as her soulmate, saying the pain of his absence is something she carries with her every day. | © Marvel Studios
16. Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor’s heart was shattered when her husband, Mike Todd, died in a plane crash just a year after they married in 1957. She once said he was her first great love and that staying home sick the night of the flight likely saved her life. | © Touchstone Pictures
15. Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands lost her husband and creative partner, filmmaker John Cassavetes, in 1989 after 35 years of marriage and ten unforgettable films together. Their love story was as iconic as their work, leaving a lasting mark on cinema and her heart. | © Medient Studios
14. John Schneider
John Schneider suffered a heartbreaking loss when his wife, Alicia Allain, passed away from breast cancer in February 2023. The two had shared a deep bond both in love and in business, making her passing all the more painful. | © En'val Entertainment
13. Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart lost his beloved wife, Ginnie, in 2023 after 60 years of marriage, a partnership filled with love, laughter, and creative inspiration. She not only supported his legendary comedy career but even came up with the idea for one of TV’s most iconic endings. | © New Line Cinema
12. Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn shared a loving 13-year relationship with Dutch actor Robert Wolders, whom she once called the love of her life. Though they never married, their bond was deep, and after her death, Wolders helped carry on her legacy through the Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
11. Martin Short
Martin Short lost his beloved wife Nancy in 2010 after 30 years of marriage, following her battle with ovarian cancer. Though she's gone, he says he still talks to her often, keeping her spirit close in everyday moments, especially when it comes to their kids. | © Hulu
10. Jean Smart
Jean Smart lost her husband of 35 years, actor Richard Gilliland, in 2021 after a sudden illness that turned out to be a fatal heart condition. She’s called his unexpected death “the worst,” a shock that left a lasting ache in her life. | © Screen Media
9. Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan suffered a devastating loss in 1991 when his first wife, Cassandra Harris, died of ovarian cancer at just 43. Her passing left him a widower with three children and a heart full of grief he’s carried with grace ever since. | © Amadeus Productions
8. Lea Michele
Lea Michele lost both her on-screen and real-life partner, Cory Monteith, when he tragically passed away in 2013. Their bond, which began on the set of Glee, turned into a heartfelt romance that ended far too soon. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
7. Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza was left heartbroken after the sudden loss of her husband, writer and director Jeff Baena, who took his own life at the age of 47. The couple had been creative partners and married for four years, sharing both life and art until his tragic passing. | © Park Pictures
6. Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood faced a tough loss when Christina Sandera, his partner of 10 years, passed away suddenly in July 2024 from cardiac arrhythmia. Her death shook the family, and his son Scott has since spoken about how they’re learning to heal together. | © 20th Century Studios
5. Meryl Streep
Before becoming a Hollywood icon, Meryl Streep endured the heartbreaking loss of her partner John Cazale, who died of lung cancer in 1978 with her by his side. His death deeply affected her, leaving an emotional scar she’s never tried to hide or forget. | © Miramax Films
4. Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves faced unimaginable heartbreak when his partner, Jennifer Syme, died in a car crash in 2001, just a year after they lost their baby. The pair had recently reconnected, making the loss all the more devastating for the famously private actor. | © Summit Entertainment
3. Céline Dion
Céline Dion lost her husband and longtime manager René Angélil in 2016 after his battle with throat cancer. They met when she was 12 and started dating when she was 19 and René was 43, which grew into a 22-year marriage filled with music, devotion, and three children. | © Sony Music
2. Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson lost his wife, actress Natasha Richardson, in 2009 after a tragic skiing accident left her with fatal injuries. They were married for 15 years and had two sons together, and her sudden passing left a mark he’s never fully moved on from. | © Lionsgate Films
1. Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock's longtime partner, Bryan Randall, died in 2023 after a private battle with ALS. The couple shared eight years, and his passing marked a deeply personal chapter in her life away from the spotlight. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
