Gilbert Aldana, a martial artist, falls overboard and drowns trying to save a shirt. Needless to say, that was not worth it.
Relax, It's All Part of the Show
In 1984, British magician, Tommy Cooper died while performing a live act. Most of the audience thought that it was just part of his routine.
Shot by German Sniper
François Faber, the Luxembourgian Tour de France winner, received a telegram stating that his wife has had a baby. Filled with excitement, he jumps up in celebration and is immediately shot by a German sniper.
Decapitated Driver Breaks Land Speed Record
In 1927, Parry Thomas, a racer, was decapitated by his car's driving chain when it malfunctioned and snapped up into the cockpit. Aside from dieing, the driver beat his own last year's record with a land speed record of 171 mph.
Bad Karma
Jack Daniel, founder Tennessee whiskey distillery, died in 1911. In anger, Jack Daniels kicked his safe when he couldn't remember the combo for it, and died of blood poisoning due to the injury.
First Deceased Jockey to Win a Race
In 1953, during a horse race, Frank Hayes suffered from a heart attack. After he had died, the horse, Sweet kiss, finished in first place. He is the only deceased person to have won a race.
Heo, Get Rid of the Damn Thing!
Heo Se-Uk, a Korean cabbie, actually lit himself on fire with a Molotov cocktail when he forgotto throw it in protest of free trade talks with the US.
