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People died on 24 May

(16 found)

Paul Gray
musician, metal, bassist

Real/Birth Name:
Paul Dedrick Gray
Also Known As:
#2
The Pig
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 April 1972
Death Date:
24 May 2010
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Brief Facts:

Bassist of the Grammy Award-winning Nu-metal rock band Slipknot. Wore a black mask. Noted for using altered tunings on his bass.

Rob Knox
actor, murdered

Real/Birth Name:
Robert Arthur Knox
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 August 1989
Death Date:
24 May 2008
Age at Death:
18
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Kent, England, UK

Brief Facts:

Movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Died after being stabbed outside a bar May 2008, when he intervened in a fight to protect his brother.

Dick Martin
tv, comedy, actor, director, producer

Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Richard Martin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 January 1922
Death Date:
24 May 2008
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Brief Facts:

Duo Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. Co-host of TV series Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, using his signature line, "You bet your sweet bippy." TV shows The Love Boat, The Lucy Show. Directed episodes of TV show The Bob Newheart Show.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry2 April 2002 as a member of group Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

Vivian Liberto Cash Distin
writer

Real/Birth Name:
Vivian Dorraine Liberto
Also Known As:
Vivian Liberto Cash
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
23 April 1934
Death Date:
24 May 2005
Age at Death:
71, 31 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
San Antonio, Texas, USA

Relationships:

ex-wife of
Johnny Cash
Younger than Johnny Cash by 2 years.
mother of
Rosanne Cash
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Brief Facts:

The first wife of Johnny Cash.

Rachel Kempson
actor

Real/Birth Name:
Rachel Kempson
Also Known As:
Lady Redgrave
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
28 May 1910
Death Date:
24 May 2003
Age at Death:
92, 4 days before her 93rd birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Dartmouth, England, UK

Relationships:

grandmother of
Carlo Nero
mother of
Corin Redgrave
grandmother of
Jemma Redgrave
grandmother of
Joely Richardson
mother of
Lynn Redgrave
wife of
Michael Redgrave, until his earlier death.
Younger than Michael Redgrave by 2 years.
grandmother of
Natasha Richardson
grandmother of
Pema Clark
mother of
Vanessa Redgrave
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Brief Facts:

Movies Déjà Vu, Uncle Vanya, Tom Jones, Georgy Girl, Jane Eyre. Stage: Royal Shakespeare Company, Old Vic, Stratford, English Stage Company.

Patricia Hilliard Robertson
accident, doctor, air crash, aviator

Real/Birth Name:
Patricia Consolatrix Hilliard
Also Known As:
Patricia Consolatrix Hilliard Robertson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 March 1963
Death Date:
24 May 2001
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA

Brief Facts:

Medical doctor, astronaut. Died of injuries from a private plane crash.

Edward Mulhare
actor, Broadway

Real/Birth Name:
Edward Mulhare
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 April 1923
Death Date:
24 May 1997
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Cork City, County Cork, Ireland

Brief Facts:

Movies Out to Sea, Our Man Flint, Von Ryan's Express. TV series The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Knight Rider. Broadway musical My Fair Lady.

Gene Clark
singer, composer

Real/Birth Name:
Harold Eugene Clark
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 November 1944
Death Date:
24 May 1991
Age at Death:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Tipton, Missouri, USA

Brief Facts:

Member of group The Byrds. Song Turn! Turn! Turn!.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1991.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1991 as a member of group The Byrds.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as a member of group The Byrds.

Hermione Gingold
actor, singer, writer, Tony Award, Broadway

Real/Birth Name:
Hermione Ferdinanda Gingold
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
9 December 1897
Death Date:
24 May 1987
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
London, England, UK

Brief Facts:

Movies Gigi, The Music Man, The Pickwick Papers.

Yakima Canutt
stunts, actor

Real/Birth Name:
Enos Edward Canutt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 November 1895
Death Date:
24 May 1986
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Snake River Hills, Washington, USA

Brief Facts:

Many movie stunts. Rodeo rider.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame.
Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 1500 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry14 August 1985

Stephen Thorne
accident, air crash, aviator

Real/Birth Name:
Stephen Douglas Thorne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 February 1953
Death Date:
24 May 1986
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Frankfurt am Main, West Germany

Brief Facts:

In training as an astronaut. Died in a private plane crash.

George Jessel
actor, producer, composer, writer, Broadway

Real/Birth Name:
George Albert Jessel
Nickname(s):
Toastmaster General of the United States
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1898
Death Date:
24 May 1981
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA

Relationships:

ex-husband of
Lois Andrews
Older than Lois Andrews by 25 years.
ex-husband of
Norma Talmadge
Younger than Norma Talmadge by 3 years.
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Brief Facts:

Movies Valley of the Dolls, Private Izzy Murphy. Songs And He'd Say Oo-La-La Wee Wee, My Mother's Eyes.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 1777 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry

Duke Ellington
musician, bandleader

Real/Birth Name:
Edward Kennedy Ellington
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 April 1899
Death Date:
24 May 1974
Age at Death:
75, 25 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Brief Facts:

Group Duke Ellington Orchestra.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 1992.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 1978.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame 1956.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame 2004.
French Legion of Honor.
Gennett Walk of Fame 2008.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame 2001.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame 2004.
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame 1992.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1969.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1971.
Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 6535 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry

Jim Barnes (golf)
golf, writer

Real/Birth Name:
James Martin Barnes
Nickname(s):
Jim
Long Jim
Big Jim
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 April 1886
Death Date:
24 May 1966
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Lelant, Cornwall, England, UK
Height:
6 feet 4 inches (193.04 cm)

Brief Facts:

Pro golfer in the US. Won 4 major championships.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

World Golf Hall of Fame 1989.

Elmore James
musician, blues, singer, composer

Real/Birth Name:
Elmore Brooks
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 January 1918
Death Date:
24 May 1963
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Richland, Holmes County, Mississippi, USA

Brief Facts:

Guitarist. Postwar urban blues, responsible for slide-guitar styles that shaped rock.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Blues Hall of Fame 1980.
International Guitar Hall of Fame.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame 1992.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1992.

Guy Kibbee
actor

Real/Birth Name:
Guy Bridges Kibbee
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 March 1882
Death Date:
24 May 1956
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
El Paso, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Movies Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Our Town, Fort Apache.
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