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Michael Jackson was "very frail" when he died, aged 50.

Celebrities have made their mark across the world, with them being loved by fans for different reasons. Big names such as Michael Jackson and Robin Williams have left heartbreak for their followers when they died too soon.

But what it even more devastating is the way that they died. Several celebrity autopsies have shocked the public by revealing unexpected details, confirming tragic rumours, or unveiling disturbing circumstances surrounding their deaths. From drugs and overdoses to unknown diagnoses, some celebs have really been through the mill.

We take a look at some of the biggest celebrity deaths where their autopsies revealed worrying details.

Elvis Presley reportedly died on the toilet, with his cause of death cited as hypertensive heart disease with coronary artery disease, resulting in cardiac arrhythmia.

The autopsy revealed severe chronic constipation (likely due to megacolon), an enlarged heart, and a rare genetic lung condition known as antitrypsin deficiency.

His toxicology report also showed a combination of up to 14 prescription drugs, including painkillers (morphine, demerol), quaaludes, and valium.

The full report remains sealed by the family until 2027.

Chris Farley died on December 18, 1997, at the age of 33 from an accidental drug overdose, specifically a "speedball" mixture of cocaine and morphine.

The autopsy and toxicology reports revealed that the combination of these drugs, along with significant heart issues, led to his death.

It also showed that his body had prematurely aged due to his lifestyle.

Anna Nicole Smith died in 2007, aged 39, of "combined drug intoxication" with the sleeping medication chloral hydrate as the "major component".

According to autopsy findings released in March 2007, Anna Nicole Smith suffered from a perforated abscess on her left buttock, which played a contributing role in her death.

The abscess reportedly resulted from frequent, self-administered or friend-administered injections of "longevity drugs" - a mixture of vitamin B-12, human growth hormone, and other medications which was injected directly into her buttocks.

Robin Williams died by suicide on August 11, 2014, at age 63. At the time, his death was attributed to his history of depression.

The autopsy later revealed he had severe Lewy body dementia, which likely contributed to the psychiatric symptoms he experienced in his final months.

It had created a "chemical warfare" in his brain which contributed to his mental state.

While preparing for his comeback "This is It" tour, the 50-year-old was found dead from an overdose of the drugs propofol and benzodiazepine administered by his personal physician - Dr Conrad Murray.

The Los Angeles County Coroner ruled that Jackson's death was a homicide and charged Murray with involuntary manslaughter on February 8, 2010 - which he would later serve two years for.

The autopsy revealed a profoundly frail, 50-year-old man with a body heavily marked by medical interventions, cosmetic procedures, and chronic health issues.

Prince was found unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park home in Chanhassen, Minnesota when he was 57 years old.

The legendary musician on April 21, 2016, from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid.

The concentration of fentanyl in Prince's blood was "exceedingly high" and was reported to be "50 times more potent than heroin."

Investigations indicated that Prince likely did not know he was taking counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, which appeared to be counterfeit Vicodin.