Why Did Rob Pilatus Kill Himself?

Struggle. In the years following Milli Vanilli's downfall, Pilatus struggled with substance abuse and suicide attempts as a result of the negative media attention on him and his adoptive family. After the duo attempted a comeback, Morvan and Pilatus spent time apart.

Is Rob Pilatus white?

Son of a white German woman and black American soldier, Pilatus was adopted by a white German couple and raised in an almost totally white environment. ... Pilatus' self-esteem was dealt some nasty blows by cruel schoolmates. “They called me Kunta Kinte (the black hero in 'Roots'),” he said.

What happened to the guys of Milli Vanilli?

On November 14, 1990, Farian announced that he had fired the group and confessed they did not sing on the records. Pilatus confirmed this in an article with the Los Angeles Times. "The last two years of our lives have been a total nightmare," he said. ... Milli Vanilli's 1990 Grammy for Best New Artist was later revoked.