Fatty Arbuckle
publication date: Friday, October 19, 2012 (part of Fall 2012)
category: 
Movies
clue: Hollywood likes when its stars hook up, but not when it turns into rape and murder.
explanation: Arbuckle was tried for the rape and murder of actress Virginia Rappe. He was found innocent, but his career was ruined. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Pride Goeth Before a Fall: The bigger they are, the harder they fall. These ten celebrities were once on top of the world, enjoying widespread success and popular acclaim. Then a scandal erupted that ended their high-flying careers, some quickly and others painfully slowly.Similar Goos
Jayne Mansfield
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Gary Glitter
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Mackenzie Phillips
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn
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Marion Jones
She won a five medals around the world in Sydney, but had to give them all back when controversy erupted here at home. Go »
