Beaten by L A police on March 3, 1991. Los Angeles riots ensued when a trial let the police go. He was quoted as saying, "can't we all just get along." He was found dead in his pool in 2012, ruled an accidental drowning, and alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and PCP found in his system were contributing factors.

Cyd Charisse

dancer, actor, hall of fame, ballet

Real/Birth Name:

Tula Ellice Finklea

Also Known As:

Lily Norwood
Celia Siderova
Maria Istromena

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

March 8, 1922

Death Date:

June 17, 2008

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Amarillo, Texas, USA

Relationships:

aunt of

Nana Visitor

ex-wife of

Nico Charisse

wife of

Tony Martin, until she died.

Younger than Tony Martin by 8 years.

Details - all relationships

List - people connecting

Brief Facts:

Member of the ballet group Ballet Russe. Movies The Band Wagon, Silk Stockings, Meet Me in Las Vegas, Singin' in the Rain, Brigadoon. Some sources say born 1921. Texas Film Hall of Fame 2002. National Medal of Arts 2006. Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at 1601 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

Willie Davenport

track, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

William D. Davenport

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 8, 1943

Death Date:

June 17, 2002

Age at Death:

59, 9 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Troy, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Long distance runner. The first African American to compete in the Winter Olympics for the USA. Olympic Gold Medal 1968. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 1988. National Track and Field Hall of Fame 1982. Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame 2005. United States Olympic Hall of Fame. Mt. SAC Relays Hall of Fame 1977.

Jim Nance

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

James Solomon Nance

Nickname(s):

Big Jim

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 30, 1942

Death Date:

June 17, 1992

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA

Brief Facts:

Fullback. Teams Syracuse University, Boston/New England Patriots, New York Jets, Houston Texans/Shreveport Steamer. New England Patriots Hall of Fame 2009. NFL Player of the Year 1966. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 1985.

David Griggs

space, accident, air crash

Real/Birth Name:

Stanley David Griggs

Also Known As:

S. David Griggs

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 7, 1939

Death Date:

June 17, 1989

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Portland, Oregon, USA

Brief Facts:

Flew shuttle Discovery, STS-51-D. First unscheduled EVA. Died in a plane crash flying a World War II vintage training aircraft doing stunts.

Kate Smith

singer, actor, radio, tv, activist, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Kathryn Elizabeth Smith

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

May 1, 1907

Death Date:

June 17, 1986

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Greenville, Virginia, USA

Brief Facts:

Alto. Songs God Bless America, Dream a Little Dream of Me, The Woodpecker Song, Now Is the Hour, When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain. North Carolina Music Hall of Fame 2009. Presidential Medal of Freedom 1982. National Radio Hall of Fame 1999. NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1981. National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977. Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at 6157 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.
A star at 6145 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

James Harol Lofton

football, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

James Harol Lofton

Also Known As:

Harol Lofton

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

February 14, 1931

Death Date:

June 17, 1981

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Brookhaven, Mississippi, USA

Brief Facts:

Halfback and fullback. Teams University of Mississippi. Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum 1999. Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame 1999.

Jeff Chandler

actor, western, singer, producer, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Ira Grossel

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 15, 1918

Death Date:

June 17, 1961

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Movies Broken Arrow (1950), A Story of David, Away All Boats. Died from problems in surgery. Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at 1770 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

Beryl Wallace

actor, singer, dancer, Broadway, radio, accident, air crash

Real/Birth Name:

Beatrice Heischuber

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

September 29, 1912

Death Date:

June 17, 1948

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Movie Murder at the Vanities. Boadway revue Earl Carroll's Vanities (1940). Died in a plane crash at Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania. Boyfriend Earl Carroll also killed.