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From 1962: Brilliant Stardom and Personal Tragedy Punctuated the Life of Marilyn Monroe
One of the most famous stars in Hollywood, she suffered severe setbacks in the last years of her life. More
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From 1981: Death Ends a 39-Year Career, Starting With Child Roles at 4
Natalie Wood evolved from a child star into a teenage ingénue and then a mature actress, until her trajectory was tragically cut short. More
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From 1992: Marlene Dietrich, 90, Symbol of Glamour, Dies
“Dietrich is something that never existed before and may never exist again,” the actor Maurice Chevalier said of her. “That’s a woman.” More
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From 1969: Judy Garland, 47, Found Dead
She dazzled audiences in “The Wizard of Oz” and “A Star Is Born,” but her successes were later overshadowed by addiction and other struggles. More
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From 1959: Billie Holiday Dies Here at 44; Jazz Singer Had Wide Influence
Miss Holiday, who became a singer more out of desperation than desire, was one of the most influential jazz musicians of her time. More
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From 2011: Amy Winehouse, British Soul Singer With a Troubled Life, Dies at 27
A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take on retro soul, she became a tabloid fixture because of addiction problems. More
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From 2000: Hedy Lamarr, Sultry Star Who Reigned in Hollywood
A temptress on the silver screen in the 1930s and ’40s, she later became an inventor. More
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From 2018: Aretha Franklin, Indomitable ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76
With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable. More
