Johnny Cash – 71 – Diabetes

John R. Cash or more popularly known, just Johnny Cash was a world-renown singer and actor who rose to fame in the 1950s and his songs are still massive hits even for this generation. Cash became a huge star in the following decades, and his musical legacy is monumental, with his records having reached over 90 million in sales. He was 71 years old when he passed away due to diabetes back in 2003. His wife died four months earlier and it’s believed that his grief was an aggravating factor towards his deteriorating health.