Record-setting free-dive champion Jacques Mayol, who inspired the film The Big Blue, committed suicide at his villa on the island of Elba.

An elderly Malaysian couple have committed suicide by jumping from the fifteenth floor of their apartment block because they didn't want to be a burden on their family.

Some of the more imaginative ways well-known people have chosen to end their lives.

Biography of Ludwig Boltzmann (1844-1906). Famous mathematician and physicist.

Italian novelist, poet, and translator. In 1950, unhappy with both his personal life and the political climate of postwar Italy, he committed suicide.

The life and death of 11 year-old Sean. Also includes prevention info and links to helpful sites.

The suicide of Wendy O Williams.

The life of Ian Curtis (from the band Joy Division) and his suicide. Written by his wife Deborah.

The founder of the Kodak company.

Feature story on the suicide of the porn star, from the Guardian (UK).

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Eye witness account of a 16th century Sati (suicide ritual). By Pietro Della Valle.

CNN article. August, 20, 1996.

For our loved ones, lost to the tragedy of suicide.

Eulogies for Michael Graeme Lewis, an artist suffering from depression. Committed suicide in 1997.

Julius Pinkas Pascin (1885-1930) was born in Bulgaria and studied art at a young age.

American politicians.

In Memory of my 16 year old son who committed suicide on September 16, 2001.

Includes full transcript of coroner's report.

Most sources claim that he committed suicide, however, there is other evidence.

Suicide memorial for Jennifer Garvey, age 15. Includes links, books, and a message board about suicide.

Musicians who took their own lives.

A Marxist and an activist for women's rights. At the age of 70, he committed suicide together with his wife (Marx's daughter), having decided they had nothing left to give to the movement to which they devoted their lives.