Are all-star life cycles the same?

No, all-star life cycles are not the same. Each star's life cycle can vary significantly based on its mass, composition, and environmental conditions. For instance, massive stars evolve faster and end their lives in supernova explosions, while smaller stars, like our Sun, go through a more prolonged process ending as white dwarfs. Additionally, factors such as binary interactions and metallicity can further influence the specific pathways of different stars.