“ Fame hit me like a ton of bricks", singer Eminem told the newspaper Daily Mirror in 2003. In fact, when a singer becomes famous, he or she increases their risk of dying prematurely by 33%, conclude new research published in the journal Journal of Epidemiology & Community HealthThe researchers concluded that celebrity itself has a detrimental effect, comparing 324 well-known artists to their non-famous counterparts.
By Camille Gaubert THE Subscribers
In addition to the chaotic living conditions of professional musicians, celebrity itself is linked to a 4.6-year shorter survival than professional musicians with similar but less well-known profiles, concludes a study of 324 global celebrities, including David Bowie and Prince.
American singer Prince gives a concert on August 6, 1990 at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund (Germany).
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