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Famous People Who Died on May 13
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Gary Cooper
- In these groups:
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Gary Cooper
Film Actor / 1901 - 1961
Gary Cooper's movie career spanned from silent films into the 1950s. He won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Alvin York in Sergeant York.
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Chet Baker
- In these groups:
- Famous Jazz Musicians
- Jazz Singers
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
Chet Baker
Singer, Trumpet Player / 1929 - 1988
U.S. trumpeter and singer Chet Baker's subdued tone and gentle phrasing made him the epitome of the cool jazz ( bebop) of the 1950s.
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R.K. Narayan
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Fiction Authors
- Famous People Born in 1906
R.K. Narayan
Journalist, Author / 1906 - 2001
Indian author R.K. Narayan is widely considered to be one of India's greatest English language novelists known for his simple and unpretentious writing style.
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Virginia O'Hanlon
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Columbia University Alumni
Virginia O'Hanlon
Educator / 1889 - 1971
In 1897, Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to a newspaper about the existence of Santa Claus and got the famous response, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus."
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Joseph Henry
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Physicists
- Famous People Named Joseph
Joseph Henry
Physicist / 1797 - 1878
Physicist Joseph Henry aided Samuel F.B. Morse in developing the telegraph. He also discovered several important principles of electricity.
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Bob Wills
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Bob Wills
Songwriter, Singer / 1905 - 1975
Bob Wills was a country music fiddler, singer, and songwriter whose band pioneered the “western swing” genre.
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profile name: R.K. Narayan profile occupation: Journalist, Author
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profile name: Chet Baker profile occupation: Singer, Trumpet Player
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profile name: Joseph Henry profile occupation: Physicist
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profile name: Bob Wills profile occupation: Songwriter, Singer
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