24 celebrities who tragically took their own lives (With Pictures)

16. Simone Battle – Age 25

Simone was an American actress, X Factor finalist, and member of the girl group, G.R.L. She took her life in the fall of ’14, hanging herself in her California home. After her death, a representative for the singer came forward and said that she had suffered from depression due to financial issues.

15. Kurt Cobain – Age 27

The infamous blonde lead singer of Nirvana took his life in the spring of ’94. The singer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Cobain had a long, tumultuous relationship with rocker Courtney Love. The two had a child together prior to Cobain’s death, Francis Bean Cobain. Cobain was known to have had a pretty long and rough history battling drug addiction and depression. Prior to his death, the singer had checked into a detox center in LA.