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A.I. Generated Photos Of Deceased Celebrities Is Showing Us How They Could Look Today If They Hadn't Died

They left too soon, but we certainly haven't forgotten their lives, art, or impact.

A.I. Generated Photos Of Deceased Celebrities Is Showing Us How They Could Look Today If They Hadn't Died

Some celebrity photos stay frozen in time, but this project asks a different question, what would they look like if they had grown older? That idea gives these images a strange mix of nostalgia and curiosity.

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Instagram artist Hidreley Diao has been using AI to imagine how famous people who died young might appear today, from music legends to movie stars and public figures. The results are often uncanny, sometimes touching, and always hard to look away from.

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Scroll through the gallery and see which faces feel the most surprising.

1. Marvin Gaye

1. Marvin GayeHidreley Diao
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2. Anna Nicole Smith

2. Anna Nicole SmithHidreley Diao
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3. Cory Monteith

3. Cory MonteithHidreley Diao

4. Paul Walker

4. Paul WalkerHidreley Diao

5. John F. Kennedy Jr.

5. John F. Kennedy Jr.Hidreley Diao

6. Simone Battle

6. Simone BattleHidreley Diao

7. Patrick Swayze

7. Patrick SwayzeHidreley Diao

8. Natasha Richardson

8. Natasha RichardsonHidreley Diao

9. Brittany Murphy (New Edition)

9. Brittany Murphy (New Edition)Hidreley Diao

10. Farrah Fawcett

10. Farrah FawcettHidreley Diao

11. Jonathan Brandis

11. Jonathan BrandisHidreley Diao

12. Aaliyah

12. AaliyahHidreley Diao

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13. Karen Carpenter

13. Karen CarpenterHidreley Diao

14. Judy Garland

14. Judy GarlandHidreley Diao

15. George Michael

15. George MichaelHidreley Diao

16. Ritchie Valens

16. Ritchie ValensHidreley Diao

17. Marilyn Monroe

17. Marilyn MonroeHidreley Diao

18. Selena

Marilyn Monroe portrait-style headshot, styled with modern lighting and makeup.Hidreley Diao

19. Andy Gibb

19. Andy GibbHidreley Diao

20. Jim Morrison

20. Jim MorrisonHidreley Diao

21. John Candy

21. John CandyHidreley Diao

22. Mindy McCready

22. Mindy McCreadyHidreley Diao

23. Sid Vicious

23. Sid ViciousHidreley Diao

24. Michael Jackson

24. Michael JacksonHidreley Diao

25. Jimi Hendrix

25. Jimi HendrixHidreley Diao

26. Sharon Tate

26. Sharon TateHidreley Diao

27. Bruce Lee

27. Bruce LeeHidreley Diao

28. Janis Joplin

28. Janis JoplinHidreley Diao

29. Michelle Thomas

29. Michelle ThomasHidreley Diao

30. Christopher Reeve

30. Christopher ReeveHidreley Diao

It is definitely heartbreaking to see how many young famous people are on this list, and some of them passed away right at the height of their careers. It makes you realize that you may have all the fame and money in the world, but no one can ever cheat death, even if you are at the pinnacle of your career.

Which of these celebrities were you a fan of? Comment with your thoughts or share this with all your family and friends to see!

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