#22: Scott Smith
Year of disappearance: 2000
Year of discovery: never found
Scott Smith, a founding force behind Loverboy, propelled the band to global stardom in the ’80s with chart-topping hits like “Hot Girls in Love.” But in 2000, his life took a chilling turn when he vanished at sea.
During a sailing trip off the California coast, a wave swept him overboard, and despite desperate searches, no trace of Smith was ever found. His disappearance left fans and loved ones grappling with grief and unanswered questions.