12 Celebrities Who Tumbled Into Obscurity, Falling Into Homeless
We've heard a lot of the success stories of public figures and celebrities who came from nothing. Through tremendous effort over the years, they managed to make it big, gaining both fame and wealth. Their stories have inspired a lot of people out there, especially those who have humble beginnings.
What about the other side? We mean, once-rich people who, despite years of success, have tumbled into obscurity, lost everything along the way, ending up becoming homeless. Debbie Clark, Margot Kidder, Alex Lambert, Natasha Lyonne, and Brett Butler are examples.
Life has ups and down. No matter how high you've soared, you might reach low and start again from zero.
The list below is about 12 celebrities who fell into homeless, including actors, sports stars, and musicians. The good news is some of them have started to work again or have got back on their feet in other ways. Scroll down to know who they are!
After leaving the show, Debbie had gone from job to job to make a living. Unfortunately, none of those jobs panned out for her. Additionally, she didn't receive any royalty checks for the show and suffered from domestic violence. She and her 10 year-old son ends up living on the streets of San Diego.
The actor and his wife were caught squatting in the guest house of a property that used to belong to them. Not long before, the couple was charged with skipping out on a hotel bill of over $10,000.
Gary Glitter was sentenced to prison in Vietnam for sex crimes against 10-year-old girls. After his release, he made his way back to England, trying to move into different areas. Now, he is living from place to place without being able to settle down due to complaints from the neighbors.
After scoring a spot on American Idol, Alex moved from LA to Texas to pursue a music career. Although he wasn't the winner of the competition, he didn't give up his dream, pouring everything into it. He chooses to live in his car here instead of going back home and giving up.
Fortunately, Barkley received support from the Bronx nonprofit BronxWorks and the Ring 10 boxing charity. He found housing and can support himself.
However, Grace was canceled in 1998, Butler ended up moving out of LA and onto a farm in Georgia. When she was penniless, the actress turned to a homeless shelter for cover.
Kidder suffered from schizophrenia and manic depression and even refused treatment at one time. Luckily, she has since recovered and is currently living in Montana where she is a political activist.
What about the other side? We mean, once-rich people who, despite years of success, have tumbled into obscurity, lost everything along the way, ending up becoming homeless. Debbie Clark, Margot Kidder, Alex Lambert, Natasha Lyonne, and Brett Butler are examples.
Life has ups and down. No matter how high you've soared, you might reach low and start again from zero.
The list below is about 12 celebrities who fell into homeless, including actors, sports stars, and musicians. The good news is some of them have started to work again or have got back on their feet in other ways. Scroll down to know who they are!
#1 Debbie Clark, AKA Storm
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After leaving the show, Debbie had gone from job to job to make a living. Unfortunately, none of those jobs panned out for her. Additionally, she didn't receive any royalty checks for the show and suffered from domestic violence. She and her 10 year-old son ends up living on the streets of San Diego.
#2 Natasha Lyonne
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#3 Randy Quaid
Source: AP
The actor and his wife were caught squatting in the guest house of a property that used to belong to them. Not long before, the couple was charged with skipping out on a hotel bill of over $10,000.
#4 Gary Glitter
Source: Ray Collins - The Sun
Gary Glitter was sentenced to prison in Vietnam for sex crimes against 10-year-old girls. After his release, he made his way back to England, trying to move into different areas. Now, he is living from place to place without being able to settle down due to complaints from the neighbors.
#5 Alex Lambert
Source: Getty Images
After scoring a spot on American Idol, Alex moved from LA to Texas to pursue a music career. Although he wasn't the winner of the competition, he didn't give up his dream, pouring everything into it. He chooses to live in his car here instead of going back home and giving up.
#6 "Sugar Ray" Williams
Source: Jason Nuttle for the Boston Globe
#7 Iran Barkley
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Fortunately, Barkley received support from the Bronx nonprofit BronxWorks and the Ring 10 boxing charity. He found housing and can support himself.
#8 Danny Bonaduce
Source: CNN
#9 Brett Butler
Source: MEGA
However, Grace was canceled in 1998, Butler ended up moving out of LA and onto a farm in Georgia. When she was penniless, the actress turned to a homeless shelter for cover.
#10 Willie Aames
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#11 Rocky Lockridge
Source: AP
#12 Margot Kidder
Source: IMDb
Kidder suffered from schizophrenia and manic depression and even refused treatment at one time. Luckily, she has since recovered and is currently living in Montana where she is a political activist.
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