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(126 found)
Adrian Adonis
wrestling
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Keith A. Franke
Nickname(s):
Adorable
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 September 1954
Death Date:
4 July 1988
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Buffalo, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Pro wrestler died in a car accident when he hit a moose.
G.R. Aldo
photographer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Aldo Graziati
Also Known As:
Aldò
Aldo Graziati
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Italian. Portrait photographer and cinematographer (director of photography.) Died in a car accident working on movie
Senso
. Movies
Umberto D
,
Miracle in Milan
.
Rex Allen
actor
,
western
,
singer
,
country
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Rex Elvie Allen
Nickname(s):
the Arizona Cowboy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 December 1921
Death Date:
17 December 1999
Age at Death:
77, 14 days before his 78
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Willcox, Arizona, USA
Relationships:
cousin of
Cactus Mack
cousin of
Glenn Strange
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Brief Facts:
Singing cowboy movies such as
The Arizona Cowboy
. Song
Crying in the Chapel
. Died in a car accident when he was run over by a Cadillac driven by a friend, in his own driveway.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1983.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
1982.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame
1989.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6821 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry20 August 1975
Duane Allman
musician
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Howard Duane Allman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 November 1946
Death Date:
29 October 1971
Age at Death:
24, 22 days before his 25
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Gregg Allman
Older than Gregg Allman by 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Guitarist for band
The Allman Brothers Band
. Died of injuries from a motorcycle accident. He crashed into a flatbed truck loaded with a crane.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1982.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1998.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1995.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1998 as a member of group
The Allman Brothers Band
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1995 as a member of group
The Allman Brothers Band
.
Vic Ames
singer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Amory Victor Urick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 May 1925
Death Date:
23 January 1978
Age at Death:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Ed Ames
Older than Ed Ames by 2 years.
younger brother of
Gene Ames
Younger than Gene Ames by 2 years.
younger brother of
Joe Ames
Younger than Joe Ames by 4 years.
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Brief Facts:
Group
The Ames Brothers
. Songs
Rag Mop
,
The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane
,
Melodie d'Amour
. Died in a car crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1998.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009 as a member of group
The Ames Brothers
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1998 as a member of group
The Ames Brothers
.
Jack Anglin
singer
,
country
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Anglin
Gender:
Male
Relationships:
husband of
Louise Wright
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Brief Facts:
Group
Johnnie and Jack
with
Johnnie Wright
. Died in a car accident driving alone to the funeral for
Patsy Cline
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Earl Banks
football
,
coach
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Earl C. Banks
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 June 1924
Death Date:
27 October 1993
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard, teams
University of Iowa
,
New York Yanks
. Coach, team
Morgan State College
. Died in an auto crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2011.
College Football Hall of Fame
1992.
Don Barbour
singer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Barbour
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 April 1927
Death Date:
5 October 1961
Age at Death:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Columbus, Indiana, USA
Relationships:
cousin of
Bob Flanigan
older brother of
Ross Barbour
Older than Ross Barbour by 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Member of the close harmony group
The Four Freshmen
. Died in an auto accident in Los Angeles, Songs
Their Hearts Were Full of Spring
,
It Could Happen to You
,
Route 66
,
Day by Day
,
The Day Isn't Long Enough
,
How Can I Tell Her
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of group
The Four Freshmen
.
Lamont Bentley
actor
,
rapper
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Artimus Lamont Bentley
Nickname(s):
L Rock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 October 1973
Death Date:
18 January 2005
Age at Death:
31
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Moesha
. The same character on TV shows
The Parkers
,
Clueless
. Movies
Too Legit: The MC Hammer Story
,
Tales from the Hood
. Commercials for Starburst. Died in a car accident in Los Angeles.
Tony Bettenhausen
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen
Nickname(s):
Tunney
Tinley Park Express
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 September 1916
Death Date:
12 May 1961
Age at Death:
44
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Tinley Park, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Indy car racer. Died in a crash on a test run with a resulting fire.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1997.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
2008.
Naomi Biden
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Naomi Christina Biden
Nickname(s):
Amy
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
8 November 1971
Death Date:
18 December 1972
Age at Death:
1
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Relationships:
half-sister of
Ashley Biden
Older than Ashley Biden by 9 years.
younger sister of
Beau Biden
Younger than Beau Biden by 2 years.
younger sister of
Hunter Biden
Younger than Hunter Biden by 1 year.
step-daughter of
Jill Biden
daughter of
Joe Biden
daughter of
Neilia Biden
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Ancestors:
Joe Biden
Neilia Biden
[step-]
Jill Biden
Brief Facts:
Killed in a car crash with her mother when a tractor-trailer hit their vehicle.
Neilia Biden
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Neilia Hunter
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
28 July 1942
Death Date:
18 December 1972
Age at Death:
30
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Skaneateles, New York, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Beau Biden
mother of
Hunter Biden
wife of
Joe Biden
, until she died.
Older than Joe Biden by less than 1 year.
mother of
Naomi Biden
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Descendants:
Beau Biden
Hunter Biden
Naomi Biden
Brief Facts:
First wife of
Joe Biden
. Died in a crash, with daughter, hit by a tractor trailer.
Lexie Bigham
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Lexie Darnell Bigham Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 August 1968
Death Date:
19 December 1995
Age at Death:
27
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Se7en
,
Boyz n the Hood
,
South Central
,
Dave
,
Drop Zone
,
Airheads
,
Up Close and Personal
,
High School High
. Died in an car accident.
Black
singer
,
composer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Colin Vearncombe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 May 1962
Death Date:
26 January 2016
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Song
Wonderful Life
. Died from injuries in an accident 10 January, 2016.
Bloodshed
rapper
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Derek Michael Armstead
Also Known As:
Blood Debiasi
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 July 1975
Death Date:
2 March 1997
Age at Death:
21
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Relationships:
cousin of
Cam'ron
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Brief Facts:
Died in a car accident in Harlem (date also reported April 1996.) Group
Children of the Corn
with
Mase
(as Murder Mase) and
Cam'ron
(as Killa Kam) formed with help of
Big L
. Song
Paint the Town Red
.
Marc Bolan
actor
,
model
,
accident
,
singer
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Mark Feld
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 September 1947
Death Date:
16 September 1977
Age at Death:
29, 14 days before his 30
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Hackney, East London, London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Died in a car accident. Songs
Ride a White Swan
,
Bang a Gong, Get It On
. Movie
Born to Boogie
.
Neil Bonnett
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Lawrence Neil Bonnett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 July 1946
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Hueytown, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver with 18 victories. Killed in a car crash at the Daytona 500 race.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2005.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2001.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2012.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1997.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1994.
Herb Brooks
hockey
,
coach
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Herbert Paul Brooks Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 August 1937
Death Date:
11 August 2003
Age at Death:
66, 6 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Coached the United States' men's hockey team to a 4-3 upset of the Soviet Union team in the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The game was later called "Miracle on Ice".
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hockey Hall of Fame
2006.
International Hockey Hall of Fame
1999.
United States Hockey Hall of Fame
1990.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
2005.
Jerome Brown
football
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Willie Jerome Brown III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 February 1965
Death Date:
25 June 1992
Age at Death:
27
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Brooksville, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive tackle. Teams
University of Miami
,
Philadelphia Eagles
. Died from an auto crash when he lost control of his ZR1 Chevrolet Corvette at high speed and crashed into a utility pole.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1996.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
University of Miami Ring of Honor
2014.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1986.
Brandon Burlsworth
football
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 September 1976
Death Date:
28 April 1999
Age at Death:
22
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Harrison, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive lineman for team
University of Arkansas
. Drafted by team
Indianapolis Colts
. Before joining them, he died in a car crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor
2004.
Bob Burns (drummer)
musician
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Louis Burns
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 November 1950
Death Date:
4 April 2015
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Drummer. Band
Lynyrd Skynyrd
. Died in a car crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Lou Busch
musician
,
producer
,
composer
,
jazz
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Ferdinand Bush
Also Known As:
Joe "Fingers" Carr
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 July 1910
Death Date:
19 September 1979
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Janet Blair
Older than Janet Blair by 10 years.
ex-husband of
Margaret Whiting
Older than Margaret Whiting by 14 years.
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Brief Facts:
Pianist. Ragtime music. Added the C in his name later. Died from injuries in a car crash.
Cadet
rapper
,
vehicle crash
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Blaine Cameron Johnson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 March 1990
Death Date:
9 February 2019
Age at Death:
28, 21 days before his 29
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Relationships:
cousin of
Krept
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Brief Facts:
Song
Advice
. Group
Gipset
. Died in an auto crash, riding in a taxi.
Cactus Jack Call
radio
,
dj
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Wesley Call
Nickname(s):
Cactus Jack
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 October 2002
Death Date:
25 January 1963
Age at Death:
Less than 1
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
USA
Brief Facts:
Kansas City area radio local disc jockey, killed in a car accident. After they had been in Kansas City for a benefit performance for his family
Patsy Cline
and others died in a plane crash returning.
Tom Capone
producer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Luis Antonio Ferreira Goncalves
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 January 1966
Death Date:
2 September 2004
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Brasilia, Brazil
Brief Facts:
Brazilian music producer. Died in a motorcycle vs. car accident in Los Angeles. He was on the motorcycle. Grammy nomination for album
Maria Rita
.
Harry Chapin
singer
,
composer
,
folk
,
musician
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Harry Forster Chapin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 December 1942
Death Date:
16 July 1981
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Relationships:
father of
Jen Chapin
son of
Jim Chapin
husband of
Sandy Chapin
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Ancestors:
Jim Chapin
Descendants:
Jen Chapin
Brief Facts:
Song
Cat's in the Cradle
. Died in a car accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Gold Medal
1986.
Long Island Music Hall of Fame
.
Gaston Chevrolet
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Gaston Chevrolet
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 October 1892
Death Date:
25 November 1920
Age at Death:
28
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Beaune, Côte-d'Or, France
Relationships:
younger brother of
Arthur Chevrolet
Younger than Arthur Chevrolet by 8 years.
younger brother of
Louis Chevrolet
Younger than Louis Chevrolet by 13 years.
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Brief Facts:
Competed in the 1919 Indianapolis 500, won the 1920 race. Crashed and killed at Beverly Hills Speedway.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2002.
Bob Clark
director
,
accident
,
producer
,
writer
,
actor
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Benjamin Clark
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 August 1941
Death Date:
4 April 2007
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Porky's
,
A Christmas Story
. Died in a car accident.
Jim Clark
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
James Clark Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 March 1936
Death Date:
7 April 1968
Age at Death:
32, 34 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Kilmany, Fife, Scotland, UK
Brief Facts:
Formula 1 and Formula 2. Indianapolis 500, won in 1965. Killed in a crash in Germany. Appoinnted OBE.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1963.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1965.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1990.
Scottish Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
Eddie Cochran
musician
,
singer
,
actor
,
composer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Ray Edward Cochrane
Nickname(s):
Eddie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 October 1938
Death Date:
17 April 1960
Age at Death:
21
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Albert Lea, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
The Girl Can't Help It
. Song
Twenty Flight Rock
influenced the Beatles, and song
Summertime Blues
was recorded by The Who. Song
C'mon Everybody
remains a classic. Killed in a car accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
1993.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Bonar Colleano
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Bonar Sullivan
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Child accrobat with circus group
The Flying Colleanos
. Movie
Fire Down Below
. Died in a car accident.
Charles Conrad
space
,
moon
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Peter Conrad Jr.
Also Known As:
Charles "Pete" Conrad
Pete Conrad
Nickname(s):
Pete
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 June 1930
Death Date:
8 July 1999
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Third man on the moon in the Apollo 12 mission. Died in a motorcycle accident.
Space Missions:
Apollo 12 (1969)
Second landing, in Ocean of Storms near Surveyor 3.
Gemini 11 (1966)
Gemini record altitude with apogee of 739.2 nautical miles reached using the Agena Target Vehicle propulsion system after first orbit rendezvous and docking. Gordon made a 33-minute EVA and two-hour standup EVA. 44 orbits.
Gemini 5 (1965)
First week-long flight. First use of fuel cells for electrical power. Evaluated guidance and navigation system for future rendezvous missions. Completed 120 orbits.
Skylab 2
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
1978.
International Space Hall of Fame
.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1980.
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
1993.
Jack Coogan Sr.
actor
,
producer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
John Coogan Sr.
Also Known As:
John Coogan
Gender:
Male
Relationships:
father of
Jackie Coogan
father of
Robert Coogan
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Descendants:
Jackie Coogan
Robert Coogan
Brief Facts:
Vaudeville. Movie
The Kid (1921)
. Died hours after a car/road accident.
Cougnut
rapper
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Ronald Fields
Also Known As:
Cougar Rebel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 January 1968
Death Date:
4 September 2001
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Died in a car accident.
Joey Covington
musician
,
vehicle crash
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Edward Covington
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 June 1945
Death Date:
4 June 2013
Age at Death:
67, 23 days before his 68
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
East Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Drummer with the band
Jefferson Airplane
. Died in a car crash when he crashed into a retaining wall.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2014.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1996.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2014 as a member of group
Jefferson Airplane
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1996 as a member of group
Jefferson Airplane
.
D. Boon
musician
,
accident
,
punk
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Dennes Dale Boon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 April 1958
Death Date:
22 December 1985
Age at Death:
27
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Napa, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Guitarist, punk band
The Minutement
. Album
Double Nickels on the Dime
. Known for unusual style, eliminating low frequencies from the sound. Killed in a car accident - riding in a van, lying down, thrown out of the back and killed.
Brandon De Wilde
actor
,
western
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Andre Brandon De Wilde
Also Known As:
Brandon de Wilde
Brandon DeWilde
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 April 1942
Death Date:
6 July 1972
Age at Death:
30
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Shane
,
Hud
. Died in a car accident. Name pronounced duh-WILL-duh.
James Dean
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
James Byron Dean
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 February 1931
Death Date:
30 September 1955
Age at Death:
24
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Marion, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Died in car accident. Movie
Rebel Without a Cause
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1719 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Dorothy Dell
actor
,
singer
,
Broadway
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Dorothy Dell Goff
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
30 January 1915
Death Date:
8 June 1934
Age at Death:
19
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway revue
Ziegfeld Follies
. Movies
Wharf Angel
,
Little Miss Marker
,
Shoot the Works
. Song
With My Eyes Wide Open, I'm Dreaming
. Died in a car crash.
Diana, Princess of Wales
royalty
,
accident
,
activist
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Diana Frances Spencer
Also Known As:
Princess Diana
Lady Diana Spencer
Nickname(s):
Lady Di
Princess Di
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1 July 1961
Death Date:
31 August 1997
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Sandringham, Norfolk, England, UK
Relationships:
granddaughter of
Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer
grandmother of
Archie Mountbatten-Windsor
great granddaughter of
Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer
older sister of
Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer
Older than Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer by 2 years.
granddaughter of
Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer
daughter of
Frances Shand Kydd
younger sister of
Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes
Younger than Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes by 4 years.
daughter of
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer
aunt of
Lady Kitty Spencer
younger sister of
Lady Sarah McCorquodale
Younger than Lady Sarah McCorquodale by 6 years.
ex-wife of
Prince Charles
Younger than Prince Charles by 12 years.
grandmother of
Prince George of Cambridge
mother of
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
grandmother of
Prince Louis of Cambridge
mother of
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
grandmother of
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer
Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer
Charles Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer
Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer
Frances Shand Kydd
Descendants:
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Archie Mountbatten-Windsor
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Prince George of Cambridge
Prince Louis of Cambridge
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
Brief Facts:
Ex-wife of
Prince Charles
. Divorced. Died in a car accident in Paris. Known for her charity work.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1989.
Taz DiGregorio
musician
,
country
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
William Joel DiGregorio
Also Known As:
Joel "Taz" DiGregorio
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 January 1944
Death Date:
12 October 2011
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Keyboardist. Band
The Charlie Daniels Band
over 40 years. Co-composer of song
The Devil Went Down in Georgia
. Died in a single-car crash.
DJ Threat
rapper
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Jason George Campbell
Nickname(s):
The Turntable Assassin
Gender:
Male
Death Date:
2001
Brief Facts:
Died in a motorcycle-car accident.
Junkyard Dog
wrestling
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Sylvester Ritter
Also Known As:
Leroy Rochester
Stagger Lee
Big Daddy Ritter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 December 1952
Death Date:
2 June 1998
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Wadesboro, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Pro wrestler known for head butts. Died in a car accident.
Ryan Dunn
actor
,
stunts
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Ryan Matthew Dunn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 June 1977
Death Date:
20 June 2011
Age at Death:
34, 9 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Medina, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Haggard
,
Street Dreams
. TV series
Viva La Bam
,
Jackass
. Killed in a late night high speed auto accident after drinking.
Junior Durkin
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Trent Bernard Durkin
Also Known As:
Trent Durkin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 July 1915
Death Date:
4 May 1935
Age at Death:
19
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Role of
Huck Finn
in movie
Tom Sawyer (1930)
. Died in a car accident in 1935 - as did
Jack Coogan Sr.
. His friend
Jackie Coogan
was injured.
Dale Earnhardt
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph Dale Earnhardt
Also Known As:
Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Nickname(s):
Ironhead
Mr. Restrictor Plate
The Man in Black
The Intimidator
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 April 1951
Death Date:
18 February 2001
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
father of
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
son of
Ralph Earnhardt
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Ralph Earnhardt
Descendants:
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver. Died in a race car wreck at Daytona.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2006.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2004.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2006.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2002.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2010.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2001.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2004.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1980.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1986.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1987.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1990.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1994.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1995.
Bo Farrington
football
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
James R. Farrington
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 January 1936
Death Date:
27 July 1964
Age at Death:
28
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
DeWalt, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Prairie View A&M University
,
Chicago Bears
. Killed in an automobile accident along with teammate
Willie Galimore
.
Myles Ferguson
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Myles Steven Ferguson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 January 1981
Death Date:
29 September 2000
Age at Death:
19
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Brief Facts:
TV show
Edgemont
. Movie
Snow Falling on Cedars
. Died in a car accident.
Harvey Fuqua
singer
,
R&B
,
producer
,
composer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Harvey Fuqua
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 July 1929
Death Date:
6 July 2010
Age at Death:
80, 21 days before his 81
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Founder of group
The Moonglows
. Died in an auto crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2000.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2000 as a member of group
The Moonglows
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999 as a member of group
The Moonglows
.
Willie Galimore
football
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Willie Galimore
Nickname(s):
The Wisp
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 March 1935
Death Date:
27 July 1964
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
St. Augustine, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Running back. Teams
Florida A&M University
,
Chicago Bears
. Died in an auto crash, along with teammate
Bo Farrington
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2010.
College Football Hall of Fame
1999.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
Julio Gallo
business
,
accident
,
winery
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Julio Robert Gallo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 March 1910
Death Date:
2 May 1993
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Oakland, California, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Ernest Gallo
Younger than Ernest Gallo by 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Italian-American. With his brother, founder of E. & J. Gallo Wineries. Died in a car accident when his Jeep went off the road on his property in 1993.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Vintners Hall of Fame
2008.
Edward Givens
aviator
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Galen Givens Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 January 1930
Death Date:
6 June 1967
Age at Death:
37
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Quanah, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Astronaut, killed in a car accident before he could go into space.
Kirby Grant
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Kirby Grant Hoon Jr.
Also Known As:
Robert Stanton
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Title role on TV show
Sky King
. Killed in a car accident in Florida near Titusville.
E.Y. Harburg
lyricist
,
writer
,
producer
,
accident
,
blacklist
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Isadore Hochburg
Also Known As:
Edgar Yip Harburg
E.Y. Harburg
Nickname(s):
Yip
Yipsel
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 April 1896
Death Date:
5 March 1981
Age at Death:
84, 34 days before his 85
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
, used in movie
The Wizard of Oz
. Song
Brother Can You Spare a Dime
. Died in a car accident in Los Angeles.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1971.
Theater Hall of Fame
.
Bill Hewitt
football
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
William Ernest Hewitt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 October 1909
Death Date:
14 January 1947
Age at Death:
37
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Bay City, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
End, fullback. Refused to wear a helmet. Teams
University of Michigan
,
Chicago Bears
,
Philadelphia Eagles
,
Phil-Pitt Steagles
. Died in a car crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1987.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1971.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
2008.
Johnny Horton
singer
,
radio
,
criminal
,
country
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
John Gale Horton
Nickname(s):
The Singing Fisherman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 April 1925
Death Date:
5 November 1960
Age at Death:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Billie Jean Horton
, until he died.
Older than Billie Jean Horton by 8 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Died of injuries in a car accident. Songs
The Battle of New Orleans
,
North to Alaska
,
Johnny Reb
. Radio show
The Louisiana Hayride
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Delta Music Museum Hall of Fame
.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
.
Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Steve Howe
baseball
,
accident
,
writer
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Steven Roy Howe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 March 1958
Death Date:
28 April 2006
Age at Death:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Pontiac, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher and Rookie of the Year, team
Los Angeles Dodgers
,
New York Yankees
. Died in a car crash - his pickup rolled over. Known also for his alcohol and cocaine problems.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1980.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard (special)20 June 2008 as a member of team
Los Angeles Dodgers
.
Carl Hubbell
baseball
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Carl Owen Hubbell
Nickname(s):
The Meal Ticket
King Carl
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 June 1903
Death Date:
21 November 1988
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Carthage, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Known for screwball pitch. Team
New York Giants
. Director of player development for 35 years. Died from injuries in an auto accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1947.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
Hussein Fatal
rapper
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Bruce Edward Washington Jr.
Also Known As:
Fatal
Fatal Hussein
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1977
Death Date:
11 July 2015
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Montclair, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
Outlawz
. Song
Everyday
. Album
In the Line of Fire
. Died in a car crash.
Jack Johnson
boxing
,
inventor
,
criminal
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
John Arthur Johnson
Nickname(s):
Galveston Giant
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1878
Death Date:
1946
Age:
68 or 69
Birth Place:
Galveston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
First black heavyweight boxing champion 1908-1915. Invented an adjustable wrench and other inventions. Served time for Mann Act violation. Died in a car crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Utah Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Grace Kelly
actor
,
royalty
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Grace Patricia Kelly
Also Known As:
Princess Grace of Monaco
Grace Grimaldi
Nickname(s):
Gracie
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 November 1929
Death Date:
14 September 1982
Age at Death:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Height:
5 feet 7 inches (170.18 cm)
Relationships:
mother of
Caroline, Princess of Hanover
mother of
Prince Albert of Monaco
wife of
Prince Rainier of Monaco
, until she died.
Younger than Prince Rainier of Monaco by 6 years.
mother of
Princess Stephanie of Monaco
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Descendants:
Prince Albert of Monaco
Caroline, Princess of Hanover
Princess Stephanie of Monaco
Brief Facts:
Movies
Rear Window
,
High Noon
,
To Catch a Thief
,
The Country Girl
,
Dial M for Murder
. Died in a car accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1960.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6329 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Tim Kelly
musician
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Timothy Patrick Kelly
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 January 1963
Death Date:
5 February 1998
Age at Death:
35, 23 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Brief Facts:
With Las Vegas rock band Slaughter. Died in car accident.
Kemistry
musician
,
rapper
,
dj
,
producer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Valerie Olukemi A. Olusanya
Also Known As:
Kemi Olusanya
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
13 October 1963
Death Date:
26 April 1999
Age at Death:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Bass 'n' drum DJ. Duo (group)
Kemistry & Storm
. Died in a freak car accident.
Johnny Kidd
singer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick Heath
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Star of group
Johnny Kidd and the Pirates
. Dressed as a pirate. Song
Shakin' All Over
. Died in a car accident.
Sam Kinison
comedy
,
accident
,
writer
,
actor
,
composer
,
producer
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Burl Kinison
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 December 1953
Death Date:
10 April 1992
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Yakima, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Five days after his wedding, died in a car accident - hit by a drunk driver.
Ernie Kovacs
actor
,
accident
,
tv
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Ernest Edward Kovacs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 January 1919
Death Date:
13 January 1962
Age at Death:
42, 10 days before his 43
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Edie Adams
, until he died.
Older than Edie Adams by 8 years.
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Brief Facts:
Movies
North to Alaska
,
Bell, Book and Candle
. Died in a car accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
1992.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
1995.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
1989.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1987.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6307 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Billy Laughlin
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
William Robert Laughlin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 July 1932
Death Date:
31 August 1948
Age at Death:
16
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
San Gabriel, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Died when a bus hit him from behind while he was delivering newspapers while riding a motor scooter in La Puente, California. Role of
Froggy
in several Our Gang movies including
Dancing Romeo
.
T.E. Lawrence
military
,
accident
,
writer
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Edward Chapman
Also Known As:
Lawrence of Arabia
T. E. Lawrence
John Hume Ross
T.E. Shaw
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 August 1888
Death Date:
19 May 1935
Age at Death:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Tremadog, Carnarvonshire, Wales, UK
Brief Facts:
Made a Companion of the Order of the Bath. Name changed to Thomas Edward Lawrence. Famous for his role with the British in Arabia. Book
Seven Pillars of Wisdom
. Died in a motorcycle accident.
Tim Layana
baseball
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Timothy Joseph Layana
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 March 1964
Age today:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Inglewood, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher for team
Cincinnati Reds
. Died after a car accident in Bakersfield, California.
Desmond Llewelyn
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 September 1914
Death Date:
19 December 1999
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Newport, Wales, UK
Brief Facts:
In role of
Q
in 17 James Bond films. Died in a car accident - hit head-on by another car.
Lisa Lopes
rapper
,
musician
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Lisa Nicole Lopes
Also Known As:
Left Eye Lisa Lopes
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
Nickname(s):
Left Eye
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
27 May 1971
Death Date:
25 April 2002
Age at Death:
30, 32 days before her 31
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
TLC
. Died in car accident in Honduras. Album
Eye Legacy
released posthumously.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2002.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2002 as a member of group
TLC
.
Linda Lovelace
actor
,
accident
,
activist
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Linda Susan Boreman
Also Known As:
Linda Marchiano
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
10 January 1949
Death Date:
22 April 2002
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
"Adult" actress - fought against pornography later. Movie
Deep Throat
. Died of injuries in a car accident on April 3, almost 3 weeks after the accident.
Richard Loving
hero
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Perry Loving
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 October 1933
Death Date:
29 June 1975
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Central Point, Virginia, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Mildred Loving
, until he died.
Older than Mildred Loving by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
With his wife, plaintiffs in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia (1967). The Lovings were an interracial (he was white, she was African-American and Native American descent) married couple who were criminally charged under a Virginia statute banning such marriages. With the help of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the Lovings filed suit seeking to overturn the law. In 1967, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor, striking down the Virginia statute and all state anti-miscegenation laws as unconstitutional violations of the Fourteenth Amendment. Died in a car crash, killed by a drunk driver.
Mitch Lucker
singer
,
metal
,
accident
,
motorcycle
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Mitchell Adam Lucker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 October 1984
Death Date:
1 November 2012
Age at Death:
28, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Brief Facts:
Member and frontman for deathcore metal band
Suicide Silence
. Died the day after a motorcycle crash on Halloween night. Raised in Riverside, California.
Magic
rapper
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Awood Johnson
Also Known As:
Mr. Magic
Awood Magic Johnson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 August 1975
Death Date:
1 March 2013
Age at Death:
37
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Albums
White Eyes
,
Sky's the Limit
Died in a car accident. Movie
Hollywood Homicide
.
Jayne Mansfield
actor
,
model
,
accident
,
playmate
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Vera Jane Palmer
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
19 April 1933
Death Date:
29 June 1967
Age at Death:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Mariska Hargitay
ex-wife of
Mickey Hargitay
Younger than Mickey Hargitay by 7 years.
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Mariska Hargitay
Brief Facts:
Died in a car accident. Movies
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
,
The Girl Can't Help It
. Playboy Playmate of the Month February 1955.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Burlesque Hall of Fame
.
Texas Film Hall of Fame
2008.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6328 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Billy Martin
baseball
,
manager
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Manuel Martin Jr.
Also Known As:
Alfred Manuel Pesano
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 May 1928
Death Date:
25 December 1989 (Christmas Day)
Age at Death:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Berkeley, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Aggressive manager of the team
New York Yankees
. Name Billy from his grandmother calling him "Bello" in Italian. Name changed by his mother. Died in a car accident - he was a passenger.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Babe Ruth Award
1953.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1986.
Rex Mays
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Rex Houston Mays Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 March 1913
Death Date:
6 November 1949
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Riverside, California, USA
Brief Facts:
AAA Championship racer. Killed in a crash at a race held at Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1993.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1995.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1990.
Riverside Sport Hall of Fame
2007.
MC Supreme
rapper
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Dewayne Lawrence Coleman
Also Known As:
Supreme
Gender:
Male
Death Date:
13 June 2015
Brief Facts:
Song
Black in America
in 1990. Died at age 47 when a suspected drunk driver crashed into his vehicle.
Kim McLagan
model
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Maryse Elizabeth Patricia Kerrigan
Also Known As:
Kim Moon
Kim Kerrigan
Patsy Kerrigan
Nickname(s):
Patsy
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
30 December 1948
Death Date:
2 August 2006
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK
Relationships:
wife of
Ian McLagan
, until she died.
Younger than Ian McLagan by 3 years.
ex-wife of
Keith Moon
Younger than Keith Moon by 2 years.
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Brief Facts:
Left
Keith Moon
alleging abuse. Married
Ian McLagan
after Moon's death. Killed in a car crash in Texas.
Bruce McLaren
auto racing
,
inventor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Bruce Leslie McLaren
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 August 1937
Death Date:
2 June 1970
Age at Death:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Aukland, New Zealand
Brief Facts:
Formula One racing champion, also CanAm sports car racing with 56 wins, 3 wins at the Indianapolis 500 and more. Died in a crash, testing his car.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
1991.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1995.
New Zealand Motorsports Wall of Fame
1994.
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Ken Miles
auto racing
,
vehicle crash
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Kenneth Henry Miles
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 November 1918
Death Date:
17 August 1966
Age at Death:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Winner of multiple road races. Died in a crash testing a new car.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2001.
Tom Mix
actor
,
western
,
wild west
,
circus
,
radio
,
producer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Hezikiah Mix
Also Known As:
Thomas Edwin Mix
Nickname(s):
King of Cowboys
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 January 1880
Death Date:
12 October 1940
Age at Death:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Mix Run, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Died in a car crash, overturned in a gully.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1958.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
1981.
Texas Trail of Fame
2003.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1708 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
F.W. Murnau
director
,
writer
,
producer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Friedrich Wilhelm Plumpe
Also Known As:
Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 December 1888
Death Date:
11 March 1931
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Bielefeld, Germany
Brief Facts:
Movie
Nosferatu, a Symphony of Terror (1922)
(in Germany.) A very tall man, nearly 7 feet tall. Died in a car accident.
John Nash
mathematician
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
John Forbes Nash Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 June 1928
Death Date:
23 May 2015
Age at Death:
86, 21 days before his 87
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Mathematician, subject of the movie
A Beautiful Mind
. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994 and the Abel Prize in mathematics in 2015, days before his death. He and his wife died in a taxicab crash.
Helmut Newton
photographer
,
style
,
writer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Helmut Neustaedter
Nickname(s):
King of Kink
Gender:
Male
Relationships:
husband of
June Newton
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Brief Facts:
Known for controversial images of women. Died in a car accident - drove into a wall leaving a hotel in Los Angeles January 23, 2004.
Berry Oakley
musician
,
accident
,
bassist
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Raymond Berry Oakley III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 April 1948
Death Date:
11 November 1972
Age at Death:
24
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Bassist for band
The Allman Brothers Band
. Died of injuries in a motorcycle accident in Macon, Georgia when he hit a city bus.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1998.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2009.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1995.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1998 as a member of group
The Allman Brothers Band
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1995 as a member of group
The Allman Brothers Band
.
Mel Ott
baseball
,
manager
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Melvin Thomas Ott
Nickname(s):
Master Melvin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 March 1909
Death Date:
21 November 1958
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Gretna, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Right Fielder. Player and manager for team
New York Giants
. Died in car accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1951.
George Patton
military
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
George Smith Patton Jr.
Also Known As:
George S. Patton
Nickname(s):
Bandito
Old Blood and Guts
The Old Man
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 November 1885
Death Date:
21 December 1945
Age at Death:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
San Gabriel, California, USA
Brief Facts:
1912 Olympics in the pentathlon, placing fifth. Action with tanks in World War I. Commanded major events on World War II. Final rank was (4 star) General. Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE). Died days after injury in an automobile crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
French Legion of Honor
.
Jackson Pollock
painter
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Jackson Pollock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 January 1912
Death Date:
11 August 1956
Age at Death:
44
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Cody, Wyoming, USA
Brief Facts:
Subject of film
Pollock
starring
Ed Harris
who was also director. Abstract expressionist painter. Style - apparently random splatters of paint. Died as result of an alcohol-related solo auto crash.
Cozy Powell
musician
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
metal
Real/Birth Name:
Colin Flooks
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 December 1947
Death Date:
5 April 1998
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Rock band drummer, hard rock, heavy metal. Member of band
Rainbow
,
Whitesnake
,
Phenomena
. Killed in a car crash, not wearing a seatbelt.
Dave Prater
singer
,
blues
,
R&B
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
David Prater Jr.
Also Known As:
Dave
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 May 1937
Death Date:
9 April 1988
Age at Death:
50, 30 days before his 51
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Ocilla, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Soul Man
. Singer with duo
Sam & Dave
. Died in a single-car accident in Sycamore, Georgia.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1997.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2015.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1992.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2007.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
as a member of group
Sam & Dave
.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of group
Sam & Dave
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1992 as a member of group
Sam & Dave
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
Sam & Dave
.
Steve Prefontaine
track
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Steve Roland Prefontaine
Nickname(s):
Pre
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 January 1951
Death Date:
30 May 1975
Age at Death:
24
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Coos Bay, Oregon, USA
Brief Facts:
Once held the American record in seven different distance track event.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Distance Running Hall of Fame
2000.
National High School Hall of Fame
2000.
National Track and Field Hall of Fame
1976.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
.
RRCA American Long Distance Running Hall of Fame
1981.
Buford Pusser
lawman
,
wrestling
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Buford Hayse Pusser
Nickname(s):
Walking Tall
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 December 1937
Death Date:
21 August 1974
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Finger, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Subject of multiple movies -
Walking Tall (1973)
,
Walking Tall (2004)
which are loosely based on his story. Sheriff of McNairy County TN. Died in car accident - possibly run off the road.
J.C. Quinn
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
J.C. Quinn
Also Known As:
J. C. Quinn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 November 1940
Death Date:
10 February 2004
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Program
,
Primary Colors
,
Days of Thunder
,
The Abyss
,
Turner & Hooch
,
Vision Quest
,
Silkwood
,
Brubaker
. Died in a car crash in Mexico.
Dirk Rambo
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Orman Ray Rambo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 November 1941
Death Date:
5 February 1967
Age at Death:
25
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Earlimart, California, USA
Relationships:
twin brother of
Dack Rambo
The same age as Dack Rambo.
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Brief Facts:
TV series
The New Loretta Young Show
. Died in the fire that resulted when his car was struck head on by another car.
Dottie Rambo
singer
,
composer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
gospel
Real/Birth Name:
Joyce Reba Luttrell
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
2 March 1934
Death Date:
11 May 2008
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Madisonville, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Gospel music. Songs
He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need
,
We Shall Behold Him
,
I Go to the Rock
. Died in an accident when the bus she was in crashed.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame
2007.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2008.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
1992.
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
2006.
Music City Walk of Fame
2011.
NACMAI Hall of Fame
2005.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
2007.
Don Rich
musician
,
country
,
accident
,
adopted
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Eugene Ulrich
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 August 1941
Death Date:
17 July 1974
Age at Death:
32, 29 days before his 33
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Olympia, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Adopted. Worked with
Buck Owens
. Songs
Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass?
,
Tall Dark Stranger
. TV program
Hee Haw
. Bakersfield sound influence. Fiddler and guitarist. Died in a motorcycle accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Fireball Roberts
auto racing
,
NASCAR
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Glenn Roberts Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 January 1929
Death Date:
2 July 1964
Age at Death:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Tavares, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver. Died due to pneumonia and sepsis after burns received in a race car crash a few weeks earlier, on May 24.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1993.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1995.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2014.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1965.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2000.
Floyd Roberts
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Floyd Marion Roberts
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 February 1900
Death Date:
30 May 1939
Age at Death:
39
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Jamestown, North Dakota, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the 1938 Indianapolis 500 with a then-record speed of 117.2 mph. Killed in the 1939 race.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Adan Sanchez
singer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Adan Sanchez
Also Known As:
Adan Chalino Sanchez
Nickname(s):
Chalino
Gender:
Male
Death Date:
27 March 2004
Relationships:
son of
Marcelino Sanchez
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Ancestors:
Marcelino Sanchez
Brief Facts:
Mexican singing star. Album
Un Sonador
. Died in a car accident in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Shawty Lo
rapper
,
musician
,
producer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Carlos Walker
Also Known As:
Shaw
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 February 1980
Death Date:
21 September 2016
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Height:
5 feet 6 inches (167.64 cm)
Brief Facts:
Atlanta group
D4L
. Album
D4L: Down 4 Life
. Solo album
Units in the City
. Songs
Dey Know
,
Laffy Taffy
. Died in auto crash in Atlanta.
Jack Shea
ice skating
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
John Amos Shea
Nickname(s):
The Chief
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 September 1910
Death Date:
22 January 2002
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Lake Placid, New York, USA
Relationships:
father of
Jim Shea
grandfather of
Jim Shea Jr.
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List - people connecting
Descendants:
Jim Shea
Jim Shea Jr.
Brief Facts:
Died of a car accident January 22, 2002 at the 2002 Olympics at Lake Placid. Olympic Gold Medal 1932 won twice for speed skating at Lake Placid games.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Olympic Gold Medal
1932.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
2005.
Bob Simon
news
,
vehicle crash
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Robert David Simon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 May 1941
Death Date:
11 February 2015
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
News reporter for channel
CBS
TV show
60 Minutes
. Died in an automobile crash in Manhattan.
Bessie Smith
singer
,
blues
,
dancer
,
accident
,
actor
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Bessie Smith
Nickname(s):
Empress of the Blues
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
15 April 1894
Death Date:
26 September 1937
Age at Death:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Down Hearted Blues
,
St. Louis Blues
with
Louis Armstrong
. Died of injuries in a car accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1981.
Blues Hall of Fame
1980.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1967.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2008.
National Women's Hall of Fame
1984.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2008.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
1987.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1989.
Ricki Soma
model
,
socialite
,
dancer
,
ballet
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Enrica Soma
Also Known As:
Ricki Huston
Ricky Huston
Enrica Soma Huston
Nickname(s):
Ricki
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
9 May 1928
Death Date:
29 January 1969
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
USA
Relationships:
mother of
Allegra Huston
mother of
Anjelica Huston
separated wife of
John Huston
, until she died.
Younger than John Huston by 21 years.
mother of
Tony Huston
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Tony Huston
Allegra Huston
Anjelica Huston
Brief Facts:
Italian-American from (New York) ballerina with Balanchine. Died in a car accident in Strasbourg France during (separated 1962) marriage to
John Huston
.
Steven Stayner
kidnapped
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Steven Gregory Stayner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 April 1965
Death Date:
16 September 1989
Age at Death:
24
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Merced, California, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Cary Stayner
Younger than Cary Stayner by 3 years.
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Brief Facts:
Kidnapped at age 7 and held by child molester
Kenneth Parnell
. Returned at age 14. Died of a motorcycle traffic accident at age 24.
Wallace Stegner
writer
,
accident
,
activist
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Wallace Earle Stegner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 February 1909
Death Date:
13 April 1993
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Lake Mills, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Environmental activist. Won Pulitzer Prize for book (novel)
Angle of Repose
. Died after a car accident on March 28.
Billy Stewart
singer
,
R&B
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Billy B. Stewart
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 March 1937
Death Date:
17 January 1970
Age at Death:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
I Do Love You
. Died in a car crash with 3 band members.
Lynn Strait
musician
,
accident
,
accused
,
punk
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
James Lynn Strait
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Founded punk band
Snot
. Before trial for indecent exposure (oral sex in a concert) he died in a car accident.
DJ Subroc
rapper
,
dj
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Dingilizwe Dumile
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1973
Death Date:
1993
Age:
20 or 21
Relationships:
brother of
DOOM
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Brief Facts:
Member of
KMD
. Killed in a car accident, struck as he tried to cross the Long Island Expressway.
Jennifer Syme
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Jennifer Maria Syme
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
7 December 1972
Death Date:
2 April 2001
Age at Death:
28
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Pico Rivera, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
Lost Highway
in role of
Junkie Girl
. Died in a car crash.
Derrick Thomas
football
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Derrick Vincent Thomas
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 January 1967
Death Date:
8 February 2000
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker and defensive end for team
Kansas City Chiefs
. Died from a massive blood clot that developed in his paralyzed lower extremities and traveled to his lungs, the result of severe injuries sustained in a car accident weeks earlier.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1995.
Chiefs Hall of Fame
2001.
College Football Hall of Fame
2014.
Dick Butkus Award
1988.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2009.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1999.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1993.
Trubble Phunk
rapper
,
producer
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Glenn Johnson
Gender:
Male
Death Date:
7 May 2002
Relationships:
husband of
Puss 'n' Boots
, until he died.
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Brief Facts:
Killed when a van he was riding in collided with a dump truck, in Atlanta.
Dickie Valentine
singer
,
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Maxwell
Also Known As:
Richard Bryce
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 November 1929
Death Date:
6 May 1971
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Marylebone, London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Name Bryce is from his stepfather. Songs
Finger of Suspicion
,
Christmas Alphabet
. Died in a car accident.
Echo Valley
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
unusual name
Real/Birth Name:
Cynthia Gillig
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 May 1954
Death Date:
21 May 2011
Age at Death:
56, 8 days before her 57
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
,
Busted!
. Died when her car was rear-ended by a pickup truck and she was ejected.
William K. Vanderbilt III
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
William K. Vanderbilt III
Gender:
Male
Death Date:
1933
Relationships:
second cousin of
Alfred G. Vanderbilt II
first cousin once removed of
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
grandson of
Alva Belmont
second cousin once removed of
Anderson Cooper
second cousin once removed of
Carter Vanderbilt Cooper
nephew of
Consuelo Vanderbilt
great great grandson of
Cornelius Vanderbilt
great nephew of
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
second cousin of
Flora Payne Whitney
great nephew of
George Washington Vanderbilt
first cousin once removed of
Gertrude Whitney
first cousin once removed of
Gladys Vanderbilt
second cousin of
Gloria Vanderbilt
nephew of
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt
great grandson of
Maria Louisa Vanderbilt
brother of
Muriel Vanderbilt
first cousin once removed of
Reginald Vanderbilt
son of
Virginia Fair
great grandson of
William H. Vanderbilt
grandson of
William K. Vanderbilt
son of
William K. Vanderbilt II
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Ancestors:
William K. Vanderbilt II
William K. Vanderbilt
William H. Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Maria Louisa Vanderbilt
Alva Belmont
Virginia Fair
Brief Facts:
Died in a car accident 1933, hit a parked fruit truck on a highway in South Carolina.
Bill Vukovich
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
William John Vukovich
Nickname(s):
Vuky
The Mad Russian
Vuke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 December 1918
Death Date:
30 May 1955
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Fresno, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Serbian ancestry. Formula One and Indy 500 driver. Killed in a crash at the Indy 500.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1992.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
Billy Walker
musician
,
singer
,
country
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
William Marvin Walker
Nickname(s):
The Tall Texan
Traveling Texan, the Masked Singer of Country Songs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 January 1929
Death Date:
21 May 2006
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Ralls, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Vocals, guitar. Songs
Charlie's Shoes
,
Cross the Brazos at Waco
,
A Million and One
. Died with wife and others when their van ran off the road and overturned. He was driving, after midnight.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
2001.
West Texas Walk of Fame
2003.
Paul Walker
actor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
soap
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Paul William Walker IV
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 September 1973
Death Date:
30 November 2013
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Glendale, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Into the Blue
,
The Fast and the Furious
,
2 Fast 2 Furious
,
Fast & Furious
,
Fast & Furious 6
. TV series
Throb
.
Joe Weatherly
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Herbert Weatherly
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 May 1922
Death Date:
19 January 1964
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR racer. Died from a head injury in a race crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1994.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame
1998.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2009.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2015.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1965.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2001.
Dottie West
singer
,
country
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Dorothy Marie Marsh
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
11 October 1932
Death Date:
4 September 1991
Age at Death:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Brief Facts:
Sang duets with
Kenny Rogers
. Song
Country Sunshine
as an advertisement for Coca-Cola. Died of injuries in a car accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Country Music Hall of Fame
2018.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Peetie Wheatstraw
singer
,
blues
,
musician
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
William Bunch
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 December 1902
Death Date:
21 December 1941
Age at Death:
39, his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Ripley, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Blues singer and pianist. Died in a car accident after car hit a standing freight train.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Blues Hall of Fame
2008.
Dan Wheldon
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel Clive Wheldon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 June 1978
Death Date:
16 October 2011
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Emberton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Winner of Indianapolis 500 race, 2005 and 2011. Died in a massive car crash pileup at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Joe Wolfson
surfing
,
accident
,
suicide
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Wolfson
Nickname(s):
Dr. 360
Wolfie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 July 1949
Death Date:
21 February 2000
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Prominent bodyboarder, a short surfboard. The first bodyboarder to spin full circle across a wave. Tried suicide because of terminal cancer. Died in a car accident when his Jetta went off the road and hit a tree.
Buddy Young
football
,
track
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Claude Henry K. Young
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 January 1926
Death Date:
5 September 1983
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height:
5 feet 4 inches (162.56 cm)
Brief Facts:
Halfback, teams
University of Illinois
,
New York Yankees
,
New York Yanks
,
Dallas Texans
,
Baltimore Colts
. Died in an auto accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1968.
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