Steve McQueen was a legendary actor probably best known for his roles in ‘The Great Escape’, ‘The Magnificent Seven’ and ‘Bullitt’. By the mid 1970s, ‘The King of Cool’ was the world’s highest paid movie star but on November 7 1980 he died almost unrecognizable in a hospital bed in Mexico at just 50 years old. His death fuelled wild rumors and allegations of conspiracy.

Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter examines Steve’s extensive medical records to unravel the truth surrounding his death and attempts to reveal what really happened to this iconic star.

On the morning of May 29th, 2010 the news broke that Hollywood icon Dennis Hopper had died. Dennis was an icon of the silver screen, famed for intense portrayals in twisted maniacs and dark hearted villains. In 1969 he made cinema history by writing, directing and co-starring in the revolutionary road movie Easy Rider. The film tore up Hollywood’s movie-making rule book, and made $60m from a budget of under $400,000, but Dennis’ follow up picture, the Last Movie, was a commercial disaster. It’s failure sent him into a spiral of extreme drinking and drug taking that lasted more than a decade. Dennis was ultimately forced into rehab and underwent intensive addiction therapy. Dennis also had a turbulent love life. He was married 5 times, and wed his last bride, 29 year old Victoria Duffy, when he was 60. In 2009, Dennis revealed he had prostate cancer, and he died 7 months later, aged 74. It’s common for those diagnosed with Prostate cancer to live for more than a decade afterward – so why did Dennis die so quickly? World renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter forensically examines Dennis Hopper’s dramatic life and discovers the truth could lay in a secret that Dennis kept from the world for over 10 years.

On September 6th, 2018, news broke that Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds had died. Burt broke into the bigtime by winning the lead in gritty survivalist drama Deliverance in 1972, and became a household name in the late 70’s and early 80’s in light-hearted car chase movies such as Smokey and the Bandit, and Cannonball Run. Burt was box-office gold, but behind all the fame and fortune he was battling demons. Despite his easy-going image, Burt suffered panic attacks that were so severe that he needed to be hospitalised for checks. To combat this stress and anxiety Burt turned to large doses of anti anxiety medications. To make matters worse, to cope with the injuries he picked up doing stunts on film and TV, he added painkiller medications into the mix . His reliance on prescription pills turned into addiction and led to an overdose and a coma – but the star survived and went on to conquer his addictions after decades of struggle. Towards the end of his life Burt had appeared stooped and in pain in public appearances – so what had happened to reduce this former Hollywood hunk to a hunched, unsteady figure, and could it provide vital clues to his eventual death? World renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter analyses the crucial details of Burt troubled life to find the answer.

In September 1955, the twenty-four-year-old actor and figurehead of teen rebellion, James Dean died in a horrific car crash near Cholame in California. For more than 60 years mystery has surrounded the cause of the crash as Dean was an accomplished racing driver travelling on a straight road in good conditions. Now, expert Coroner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter is reopening the case using testimony from family, friends, crash experts and biographers to finally reveal the real cause of James Dean’s death.

Martial arts superstar, Bruce Lee died in Hong Kong in mysterious circumstances aged just 32. An inquest concluded that his death was caused by a hypersensitive reaction to a prescription painkiller given to him for a headache. For more than forty years controversy has surrounded this conclusion with numerous theories emerging as to what might have caused his death. Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter has gained access to Bruce Lee’s autopsy and inquest report to dispel the rumors and reveal the real cause of Bruce Lee’s death.

On March 31st 1993, the world was shocked by the news that 28-year-old Brandon Lee, son of kung fu legend, Bruce Lee, had been fatally shot on a film set. But how could an accident like this happen when the gun that fired the fatal shot was supposedly loaded with safe, blank ammunition? And how did a supremely fit martial arts hero succumb to an abdominal gunshot wound when the chances of survival seemed to be stacked in his favor?

Midday, Friday August 28, 2020, Canyon Drive, Hollywood, the heroic ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman died at home surrounded by his family at the height of the Covid pandemic. He was just 43. Dr Michael Hunter, world renowned medical examiner, will investigate and analyze all the available evidence to find out how this globally-loved, highly-admired actor and gentle soul lived and died; he’ll explore Chadwick’s medical history and firsthand accounts from his life, to explain how he managed to overcome childhood trauma of a homicide and racism, to shine bright but briefly as a superstar and spokesperson for Black rights and learn how Chadwick’s death has since saved countless lives.

On November 30 2013, the shocking news that star of Hollywood action franchise Fast and Furious Paul Walker had died; in a tragic twist of fate the 40 year-old heart throb had passed in a high speed car accident. The ultimate action hero, blessed with stunning good looks, 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. His grandfather was a Pearl Harbour veteran turned boxing champion and his father a Purple Heart winner. Ironically ocean lover Paul was a reluctant film star who had seen acting as a means to finance his passion for surfing. But at 25 the arrival of his daughter Meadow forced Paul to challenge his Mormon roots, deciding he wasn’t ready to be a full-time father. Paul and the action movie industry became a perfect fit, earning Paul a fortune, and the means to indulge his passion for fast cars. But after a decade contracted to the Fast and Furious series Paul wanted out; he had reconnected with his daughter and had launched his own disaster relief charity. During a Thanksgiving break from filming the latest turbo-charged outing of the multi-million franchise Paul hosted a charity event. Take a quick spin around the block in a Porsche supercar Paul and his business partner Roger Rodas lost their lives. So what happened? World renowned forensic pathologist, Dr Michael Hunter analyses the details to determine what caused the crash.

An unruly motel guest’s “football feet” trip him up during a chase with police; officers are applauded for quickly apprehending a robbery suspect; a car thief claims to be picking up the owner of her stolen vehicle.

Three juveniles are arrested for holding up the owner of a local eatery; a woman is found to have $9000 worth of warrants; a dope dealer complains that he needs to make ends meet; a couple are accused of assaulting their roommate.

Las Vegas police search for a robbery suspect; Sacramento officers question a man found in a known gang area; a man is suspected of causing a disturbance on a trolley; a routine traffic stop ends in an arrest.

A car passenger runs from police while the driver pulls a disappearing act; a flashy driver is nearly let off the hook until he reveals that he’s been drinking; a female driver picks poor hiding spots for her contraband.

A robber tries to hide from a K-9 unit; a driver attempts to convince officers that marijuana is harmless; a man run from police after making an obscene inquiry.

A man caught urinating in public gets into a lengthy scuffle with police; a car thief claims a crack addict let him borrow his car; police obtain muddled details from bar patrons involved in a fight; a couple seek help.

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