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Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy

George Best Declared Bankrupt in November 1982

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George Best was the original superstar celebrity footballer. At the height of his fame, surrounded by fast cars and beautiful women, he was taking home 3,500, while other players were earning just 75. Bests most famous quote is: I spent … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy

Eddie The Eagle Edwards Leading to his Bankruptcy in 1992

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The first Briton to represent his country in Olympic ski jumping, Michael Edwards is better known as Eddie The Eagle. He once held the world stunt jumping record, clearing ten cars and six buses, was British ski jumping champion and … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy

Cyndi Lauper Declared Bankrupt 1990

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When a single with her band Blue Angel flopped, singer Cyndi Lauper was declared bankrupt after her former manager sued her for $80,000. She was told by doctors in 1977 that she would never sing again after damaging her throat. … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy

Clarissa Dickson Wright

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Former barrister Clarissa Dickson Wright was the youngest woman ever to be called to the bar, but is much better known as one of televisions Two Fat Ladies along with fellow food enthusiast, Jennifer Paterson. She claimed that plans to … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy

Chris Eubank Declared Bankrupt in November 2005

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Former world boxing champion, Chris Eubank, was declared bankrupt in November 2005, owing 1.3m in tax, blaming his situation on the poor advice he was given during his boxing career. Two years before, a bankruptcy petition against him failed, and … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy

Burt Reynolds

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At one time, actor Burt Reynolds was just as famous for his distinctive moustache as he was for bankruptcy. He became a household name in both America and Europe after box office hits such as Cannonball Run (1981). His 1996 … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy

Mike Tyson Bankruptcy in 2003

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It has been estimated that Mike Tyson, former boxing Heavyweight Champion of the World, has, in the past 20 years, made around $400 million. But every penny of this fortune has been spent. The jewellers in Las Vegas realised that … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy

Bros

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With ten Top Ten singles, surpassing even the achievements of the Beatles, Bros were the archetypal modern-day boy band. Their fan club at one time had 30,000 members, making it the biggest of its kind in the country. Despite selling … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy

Bill Roache

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Bill Roache, who has played Coronation Streets Ken Barlow since the long-running programme began in 1960, was declared bankrupt after a libel case against the Sun newspaper in 1999. Although he won the action, Roache was ordered to pay the … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy

Anna Nicole Smith

Posted on March 31, 2011 by admin Leave a comment

Despite an annual income of around $275,000, the former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith filed for bankruptcy in 1996. She had fought a fierce legal battle following the death of her billionaire husband in 1995, and court files revealed that … Continue reading →

Celebrity Bankrupts for Bankruptcy