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Killing the Legends

The Lethal Danger of Celebrity

Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

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Description

Killing the Legends (2022) takes a dramatic and insightful look at the lives and tragic deaths of three of the greatest names of the 20th century: Elvis Presely, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali. These three celebrities all found early and overwhelming success, before losing control of their lives, being influenced and controlled by those close to them.

Who Should Listen

  • Fans of Elvis, Lennon, or Ali, eager to learn a bit more about their heroes
  • Cultural history buffs interested in the big players of the 20th century
  • The morbidly curious looking for the tragic true stories behind the fame.

About the Authors

Bill O’Reilly is an Emmy award-winning television journalist and host of No Spin News. He has written 18 number-one best-selling books, including Killing Kennedy, Killing England, and The United States of Trump.

Martin Dugard is a best-selling history writer, and co-author of the Killing series. His other works include Taking Paris, The Murder of King Tut, and The Last Voyage of Columbus.