The tragedy of Flipper Öcsi was rooted in a long-standing battle with alcohol. What began as social drinking in the vibrant Budapest nightlife eventually turned into a destructive coping mechanism.

Hospitalization: He spent his final months in the hospital, where his body finally gave up on November 25, 2008. The Legacy: More Than a Tragedy

Loss of Privacy: He lived his life in the permanent glare of the tabloid spotlight.