Last pictures of people, moments before they died

7Paul Walker

On 30th November 2013 Walker and Roger Rodas was on their way to a charity event for typhoon victims. It was Rodas who was driving his Porshe Carrera GT at a speed of 72km/hr on Hercules Street, California. They arrived at the curve which is a popular drifting spot and somehow lost control, crashing into a nearby lamp post and two trees. The Porshe eventually caught fire and both Walker and Rodas's body burnt beyond recognition. Walker died of trauma and burns. The investigation concluded that it was the car's speed and the tires age that caused the crash.

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8Princess Diana

On 31st August 1997, Diana's car crashed in the Pont de l' Alma tunnel in Paris. Diana initially survived the accident but soon succumbed to her grave injuries. She was just 36 years old. Her loss was a came as a shock to the entire world, resulting in a lot of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.After an inquiry in London 2004, the accident was said to be a result of negligent driving by Paul and to the pursuing paparazzi."Unlawful Killing" was the jury's verdict returned on 7th April 2008.

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9The Falling Man

During 9/11 attack in New York, a photograph was taken by Richard Drew of a man falling down from the North Tower of the World Trade Centre. The man remains unidentified, but his picture represents all those victims who were trapped on the upper floors, who in search of refuge or escape fell down or jumped to escape fire and smoke. About 200 people were estimated to have jumped/fallen to their deaths. The image was criticized and called 'disturbing'.

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10Silk Smitha

She was a South Indian film actress and the most sought after erotic actress of the 1980s. Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati was her real name and in her 17 years of career, she appeared in over 450 films of 5 different languages. There were many in the industry who didn't like her for her outspoken attitude. She was subject to many controversies. On 23rd September 1996, she was found dead in her Chennai apartment. She apparently committed suicide as she was depressed, disillusioned and was in a lot of debt. Till today the exact reason behind her death remains a mystery.

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