John Paul Getty III

John Paul Getty III was the grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty and became widely known in the 1970s when he was kidnapped in Italy at the age of 16. The kidnapping was highly publicized, especially when his wealthy family initially resisted paying the ransom. After several months, he was released, but the ordeal left him with lasting physical and emotional consequences. Getty III's life was further marked by struggles with substance abuse and health issues. He passed away in 2011, but his story remains significant as a stark example of the challenges of wealth and fame.