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Famous People Who Died in 1987
View famous people who died in 1987 such as Andy Warhol, Fred Astaire, and James Baldwin.
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Andy Warhol
- In these groups:
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Pop Artists
- Famous Leos
Andy Warhol
Painter, Filmmaker / 1928 - 1987
Illustrator Andy Warhol was one of the most prolific and popular artists of his time, using both avant-garde and highly commercial sensibilities.
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Fred Astaire
- In these groups:
- Actors Who Played Santa Claus
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Famous Lefties
Fred Astaire
Dancer / 1899 - 1987
Fred Astaire was an American dancer of stage and film who is best known for a number of successful musical comedy films in which he starred with Ginger Rogers.
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James Baldwin
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- African-American Expats
- Famous Black Writers
James Baldwin
Writer / 1924 - 1987
James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright and novelist regarded as a highly insightful, iconic writer with works like The Fire Next Time and Another Country.
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Rita Hayworth
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Actors
- Numerous Nuptials
- Famous Libras
Rita Hayworth
Film Actress, Dancer, Pin-up / 1918 - 1987
American film actress Rita Hayworth is best known for her stunning explosive sexual charisma on screen in films throughout the 1930s and 1940s.
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Liberace
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Musical Monikers
- Famous Taureans
Liberace
Pianist / 1919 - 1987
Liberace was a flamboyant pianist who twice had his own TV show and frequently performed in Las Vegas.
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Jackie Gleason
- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Pisceans
Jackie Gleason
Actor, Comedian / 1916 - 1987
Jackie Gleason was a pioneer of television comedy. "The Honeymooners" and "The Jackie Gleason Show" have been audience favorites for more than half a century.
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profile name: James Baldwin profile occupation: Writer
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profile name: Rita Hayworth profile occupation: Film Actress, Dancer, Pin-up
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profile name: Fred Astaire profile occupation: Dancer
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profile name: Liberace profile occupation: Pianist
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profile name: Jackie Gleason profile occupation: Actor, Comedian
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