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Betty Shabazz
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- African-American Biopics
- Famous Academics
Betty Shabazz
Educator, Civil Rights Activist, Nurse / 1934 - 1997
Betty Shabazz is best known as the wife of African-American nationalist leader Malcolm X, who was assassinated in New York City in 1965.
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Ritchie Valens
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- Aviation Accident Victims
- Name Changers
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
Ritchie Valens
Songwriter, Singer / 1941 - 1959
Mexican-American musician Ritchie Valens is best known for his hit "La Bamba." His successful career was cut short when he died in a plane crash at age 17.
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Aaliyah
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- Aviation Accident Victims
- Vampires
- Soul Train Guests
Aaliyah
Film Actress, Singer / 1979 - 2001
Signed to a recording contract at the age of 12, Aaliyah became an overnight R&B sensation. At the height of her stardom, a fatal plane crash ended her life.
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