These 13 iconic stars once had fame and fortune beyond most people's wildest dreams – yet they were all either completely broke or majorly in debt by the time they died.

For some, the lavish lifestyles and addiction issues that are all too common in the world of celebrity resulted in hefty bills and bank balances left in the red. For others, however, it was simply a case of their star power fading, resulting in work drying up and a dramatic reversal of fortune. 

From Elvis Presley to Gary Coleman, read on to find out why these famous faces passed away penniless.

All dollar amounts in US dollars.