The phrase "life tragedy" refers to a very sad and unfortunate event or situation that happens in someone's life, causing them a lot of pain and sorrow. Full definition
And it just kinda begs the question... how soon is too soon when adapting a real life tragedy? (scene-stealers.com)
This is a sad, yet gripping story of a true life tragedy and learning to live again. (bookbrowse.com)
When Ben Affleck's directorial debut GONE BABY GONE was released, the real life tragedy of Madeline McCann was at the peak of a media frenzy, and it was practically impossible to view that film outside of the cultural context in which it fell. (thehollywoodnews.com)