* Romeo and Juliet: Romeo and Juliet both commit suicide after their families feud prevents them from being together.
* Hamlet: Hamlet's father is murdered by his uncle Claudius, who then marries Hamlet's mother. Hamlet vows to avenge his father's death, but in the process he ends up killing several other characters, including Claudius, Ophelia, and Laertes.
* Othello: Othello is tricked by Iago into believing that his wife Desdemona is unfaithful. Othello kills Desdemona in a fit of jealousy, and then realizes that he has been deceived. He kills himself in despair.
* King Lear: King Lear divides his kingdom between his three daughters, Regan, Goneril, and Cordelia. Regan and Goneril turn against Lear and force him to leave his kingdom. Lear goes mad, and Cordelia is eventually killed by Regan and Goneril. Lear dies of grief.
* Macbeth: Macbeth is a Scottish general who is driven by his ambition to become king. He kills King Duncan and takes the throne, but he is plagued by guilt and paranoia. He eventually goes mad and is killed by Macduff.
These are just a few examples of the many deaths that occur in Shakespeare's plays. His works are full of violence and tragedy, but they also explore the human condition in all its complexity.