Series synopsis
Too Young to Die is a German documentary television series that premiered on ARTE on July 14, 2012. It ended on December 19, 2015.
Those who knew them best describe the sensational lives and premature deaths of iconic actors and musicians whose passing left a void in pop culture.
Premise
Those who knew them best describe the sensational lives and premature deaths of iconic actors and musicians whose passing left a void in pop culture.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Bruce Lee as Self (archive footage)
- Jackie Chan as Self (archive footage)
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Self (archive footage)
- Cynthia Rothrock as Self
- Benny Urquidez as Self
- Chuck Norris as Self (archive footage)
- Dan Inosanto as Self
- Rick Thorne as Self
- Diana Lee Inosanto as Self
- John Belushi as Self (archive footage)
- Kurt Cobain as Self (archive footage)
- Heath Ledger as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 8, 2019 | March 8, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 4 | July 14, 2012 | August 4, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 3 | February 22, 2014 | August 9, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 4 | November 28, 2015 | December 19, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 8, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
John Belushi He made just seven films, but John Belushi's manic approach to both comedy and life changed the face of show business forever. |
July 14, 2012 |
| 2 |
Kurt Cobain Explore the rock star's tormented genius and gentle soul via excerpts from his diary and interviews with family, friends and fellow artists. |
July 21, 2012 |
| 3 |
Heath Ledger Family, friends, artists and teachers all share their personal memories of the acclaimed actor, whose death at 28 shocked and saddened the world. |
July 28, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Natalie Wood A star from a very young age, Natalie Wood lived her entire life in the spotlight. Listen as friends and family discuss how she handled her fame. |
February 22, 2014 |
| 2 |
Vladimir Vysotsky Experience the restless and remarkable life of the "Voice of Russia," a man who used his music to shed light on everyday life in the Soviet Union. |
March 15, 2014 |
| 3 |
River Phoenix Friends and acquaintances remember the promising, fascinating and beguiling entertainer, whose life ended outside a Los Angeles night club in 1993. |
August 9, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Falco An overnight success thanks to "Rock Me, Amadeus," Falco was known as Austria's greatest rocker. But his sudden fame came with terrible temptation. |
November 28, 2015 |
| 2 |
Philip Seymour Hoffman Explore the life and astounding talent of the acclaimed actor, whose career was cut short by addiction. Experts discuss some of his most famous roles. |
December 5, 2015 |
| 3 |
Bruce Lee Despite having acted in only a smattering of movies, Bruce Lee has become the universal personification of Martial Arts’ cinema. His name, his face, his legacy have become icons of pop culture. |
December 12, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ARTE |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 14, 2012 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2015 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | canceled |