The characters draws us into the story

In any genre of literature, it is the action of the characters that draws us into the story. Their challenges, decisions, tragedies, and triumphs focus our attention, revealing a broader aspect of the human condition as well as, perhaps, some facet of our own. One of the oldest literary devices used is to expose a character’s “tragic flaw” at some point in the story line. A “tragic flaw” is defined as an imperfection, personality defect, or ego-driven foible that influences and affects motives and ultimately brings about a downfall of either the hero or someone close to the hero. For example, Hamlet’s inability to make a decision eventually leads to many tragic events.
Name a real-life character from history or current times and explain his or her tragic flaw and the consequences of that flaw. Elaborate on the conditions leading to the flaw and how the downfall could have been avoided. Two such examples are Tiger Woods and Amy Winehouse.