Algerian born writer Albert Camus won the Nobel Prize for literature in part due to his embrace of existentialism in books like The Stranger.
Actor and cultural icon James Dean starred in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. He was killed in a tragic car accident at age 24.
Isadora Duncan was a trailblazing dancer and instructor whose emphasis on freer forms of movement was a precursor to modern dance techniques.
Dodi Fayed was an Egyptian heir and film producer who dated and was dled with Princess Diana of Wales in a Paris car crash.
A highly popular film actress in the 1950s, Grace Kelly starred in movies such as Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief. She married Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
Jack Johnson, nicknamed "the Galveston Giant," was the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion.
Sam Kinison was an American comedian best known for his crass humor and trademark scream. The Grammy-nominated comedian received his first break from fellow comedian Rodney Dangerfield.
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was a singer and rapper known for her work with the 1990s group TLC.
Linda Lovelace is a pornographic actress who had instant success with the 1972 film Deep Throat.
Jayne Mansfield was an American actress best known for her bombshell curves and roles in films during the 1950s and '60s.
General George Patton led the Third Army in a very successful sweep across France during World War II in 1944. He was skilled at tank warfare.
Famous 20th century artist Jackson Pollock revolutionized the world of modern art with his unique abstract painting techniques.
Steve Prefontaine is best known as the runner who once held the U.S. record in every long-distance event. He died in a car crash in 1974 at age 24.
Princess Diana was Princess of Wales while married to Prince Charles. One of the most adored members of the British royal family, she died in a 1997 car crash.