Celebrities Who Faced Homelessness And Bankruptcy

Once hailed as “the world’s fastest human,” Houston McTear’s journey took him from Florida to Los Angeles, where he dabbled in boxing under luminaries like Muhammad Ali. After his track club’s downfall, he spent three years homeless on Santa Monica Beach.

McTear’s life took a positive turn when an elderly woman took him in. He later started a family, overcoming many adversities before his passing due to lung cancer in 2015. His story is a testament to resilience.