Sports stars are considered heroes and idols by millions. Whether they represent your country, play for your favorite team, or compete individually, professional athletes are important figures in the lives of all sorts of people. That's why it always hurts so badly when a beloved athlete meets a sudden and untimely end.

Whether they're a rookie baseball pitcher or a veteran NASCAR driver, the premature loss of an icon is never easy — but it's especially difficult when it's completely unexpected. These sports stars all passed away in freak accidents.

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Kobe Bryant | 0:00
Dale Earnhardt | 1:15
Steve Prefontaine | 2:38
Nick Adenhart | 3:35
Owen Hart | 4:43
Sarah Burke | 5:48
Joaquim Agostinho | 6:59
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey team | 8:06
Jack Lovelock | 9:06
Raymond Chapman | 10:02

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