Losing a child is a parent’s worst nightmare — and for these celebrities, that nightmare became painfully real. From sudden accidents to illness and tragedy, these stars endured unimaginable heartbreak.

Sage Stallone (Sylvester Stallone’s son)
Died at 36 in 2012 from a heart attack. He once spoke of a strained relationship with his father, which improved after they filmed Rocky V together. Sylvester later admitted to prioritizing work over family, calling the consequences “devastating.”

Jett Travolta (John Travolta’s son)
Died at 16 from a seizure while vacationing in the Bahamas in 2009. John called it the darkest moment of his life.

Daniel Wayne Smith (Anna Nicole Smith’s son)
Passed away at 20 in 2006 from a prescription drug overdose — eerily similar to his mother’s death just a year later.

Conor Clapton (Eric Clapton’s son)
Died at age 4 in 1991 after falling from a New York high-rise. His loss inspired Clapton’s heartbreaking song, Tears in Heaven.

Gigi Bryant (Vanessa Bryant’s daughter)
Killed in a 2020 helicopter crash alongside her father, Kobe Bryant. Gigi was just 13 and had dreams of following his path in basketball.

Michael Bryan (Marie Osmond’s son)
Died by suicide in 2010 at 18 after enduring severe bullying. Marie later revealed he had struggled with staying sober.

Cormac Roth (Tim Roth’s son)
Died in 2022 at 25 after battling a rare and aggressive cancer. Despite his suffering, he continued making music until the end.

Arthur Cave (Nick Cave’s son)
Died in 2015 at age 15 after falling from a cliff near the family home in England. The tragedy profoundly influenced Nick’s later work.

Jethro Lazenby Cave (Nick Cave’s son)
Passed away in 2022 at 31 — seven years after Arthur. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed.