80 episodes
Last Days TMZ
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4.7 • 182 Ratings
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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. 62 - Andre The Giant
On January 27, 1993, André René Roussimoff -- the 7'4", 520-pound Frenchman who dominated professional wrestling during the 70s and 80s -- passed away in his sleep after an evening with friends. Although best known for his immense size and epic battles in the ring with Hulk Hogan and other bright stars of his era, it was Andre's brilliant performance as the warm-hearted giant in The Princess Bride that etched his name in Hollywood history.
Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Jason Beckerman
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Ep. 61 - Alan Rickman
On January 14, 2016, Alan Rickman died after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Despite a reputation as one of the kindest men in Hollywood, Rickman made his name portraying some of the great bad guys in cinema history - from Hans Gruber, to the Sheriff of Nottingham, to Severus Snape - and in the process forever changed what it means to be a movie villain.
Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman
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Special Episode: O.J. Simpson
On April 10, 2024, OJ Simpson — one of the most decorated football players and controversial figures of the last half of the 20th century — passed away after a brief battle with prostate cancer. His football and acting legacies were forever eclipsed by his criminal trial and eventual acquittal for the vicious double murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown-Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Simpson remained a polarizing figure until his last days, and his impact on American culture over the course of his life will not soon be forgotten.
Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman
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Ep. 60 - Junior Seau
On May 2, 2012, Junior Seau -- an NFL legend who redefined the linebacker position during his career -- took his own life, shocking his friends, family, and many fans. Known for his fierce playing style and leadership on the field, Seau's impact on football forever changed and modernized the sport, but it was his untimely death that sparked a crucial conversation about the prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the league, shedding light on the long-term consequences of head injuries and prompting calls for greater player safety measures.
Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman
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Ep. 59 - Kurt Cobain
Thirty years ago this week, on April 5, 1994, Kurt Cobain - the Nirvana frontman whose raw, angst-ridden lyrics made him the voice for Gen X - killed himself in his Seattle home. Cobain’s death, brought on by years of drug use, physical pain, and depression, though tragic, cannot overshadow a singularly remarkable career that transformed American music.
Hosts: Derek Kaufman & Jason Beckerman
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Special Episode: Louis Gossett Jr.
On March 29, 2024, Lou Gossett Jr. – who rose to fame with his Emmy-award-winning portrayal of Fiddler in the miniseries Roots and an Academy Award-winning turn as drill sergeant Emil Foley in An Officer and a Gentlemen – died after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer of African-American actors, and as one of the kindest and most beloved men in Hollywood history.
Hosts: Jason Beckerman and Charles Latibeaudiere
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Customer Reviews
Look forward to it every week
Love how Last Days episodes are short, sweet, and to the point. Short enough to finish the whole thing on your commute. Wish they would do episodes on Zsa Zsa Gabor and Princess Margaret.
Love… but a correction
Love the podcast! Just a small correction about the Robin Williams last days… Luey Body dementia is actually a form of Parkinson’s, not Alzheimer’s. Parkinson’s is not just the traditional tremor.
Great podcast
Here’s the deal, this could be a podcast with laughing and silliness and gossiping female hosts but these two guys don’t do any of that and they keep it simple. There’s a kind of beginning, middle and end. The audio quality is good, the hosts have good enough voices that aren’t annoying and hard to hear or understand and they have an interest in the subjects. I subscribed almost immediately and will continue to listen. Great podcast from a picky listener.