Famous people who died too soon
![Jenni Rivera in 2010 (© Michael Caulfield/WireImage)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/28/f2489afb5bf06d84a4f750dfa625a9/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Jenni Rivera in 2010 (© Michael Caulfield/WireImage)")
![Jovan Belcher of the Kansas City Chiefs (© ZUMA/Rex Features)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/19/7e9e563ce7cc61a8dc1f9888f13bc/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Jovan Belcher of the Kansas City Chiefs (© ZUMA/Rex Features)")
![Hector Camacho in 2005 (© Clay Patrick McBride/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/fc/3cd6a978cb8a273b8bb11802a9182/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Hector Camacho in 2005 (© Clay Patrick McBride/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)")
![Mitch Lucker in 2010 (© Sipa USA/Rex Features)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/c8/20f6c0dcda96eaf116539fb3ebc546/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Mitch Lucker in 2010 (© Sipa USA/Rex Features)")
![Natina Reed in 2000 (© Rose Prouser/Newscom/Reuters)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/ad/dd1ca30e4bbaae6af59bdbf5a20/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Natina Reed in 2000 (© Rose Prouser/Newscom/Reuters)")
![Sammi Kane Kraft in 2005 (© Startraks Photo/Rex Features)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/44/f3c5f5ed3ca955d94d18623741696b/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Sammi Kane Kraft in 2005 (© Startraks Photo/Rex Features)")
![Sahara Davenport (© Startraks Photo/Rex Features)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/28/79e6ac582f81d84f481597f2c6d18/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Sahara Davenport (© Startraks Photo/Rex Features)")
![Michael Clarke Duncan in 2003 (© Peter Brooker/Rex Features)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/4c/ca70b05af25af2ed59cdf674159297/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Michael Clarke Duncan in 2003 (© Peter Brooker/Rex Features)")
![Joey Kovar in 2008 (© Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/74/12dc63ddccd5a333b171bc6a49a5/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Joey Kovar in 2008 (© Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)")
![Yvette Wilson in 2003 (© Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/c6/9ff8702ce63dd3afcf4ef312087/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Yvette Wilson in 2003 (© Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)")
![Sage Stallone in 2006 (© Jim Smeal/BEI/Rex Features)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/14/914827c4c5fa8a88e61e3b6e6a6e5/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Sage Stallone in 2006 (© Jim Smeal/BEI/Rex Features)")
![Rodney King in 2012 (© Matt Sayles/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/b1/48e59b1f696c5e3aba7f3c1d247a/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Rodney King in 2012 (© Matt Sayles/AP)")
![Adam Yauch in 2009 (© Evan Agostini/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/a4/d6f43628de48b4f23f9ebe9bf99a/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Adam Yauch in 2009 (© Evan Agostini/AP)")
![Junior Seau in 2008 (© Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/2d/36b37ea640db45ed97a9cf7dfc49d1/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Junior Seau in 2008 (© Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)")
![Thomas Kinkade in 2007 (© Bennett Raglin/WireImage)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/4d/aa673875c4b59752dd571af626897a/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Thomas Kinkade in 2007 (© Bennett Raglin/WireImage)")
![Whitney Houston in 2007 (© Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/63/9c3914ea929d93658d38cce2556c/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Whitney Houston in 2007 (© Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)")
![Heavy D in 2011 (© David Goldman/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/8b/2b95db30c76c9b357613f63a882ef4/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Heavy D in 2011 (© David Goldman/AP)")
![Amy Winehouse in 2010 (© Samir Hussein/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/6c/6293922a62a5ac2ec77e85d2962f2/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Amy Winehouse in 2010 (© Samir Hussein/Getty Images)")
![Nate Dogg in 2006 (© Todd Williamson/FilmMagic)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/c8/eadb3a8299cd4ddf79f2c14f8bcfb9/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Nate Dogg in 2006 (© Todd Williamson/FilmMagic)")
![Corey Haim in 2009 (© Joey Foley/FilmMagic)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/38/9ac0352b2f7687387bebc45e5015bb/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Corey Haim in 2009 (© Joey Foley/FilmMagic)")
![Brittany Murphy in 2009 (© Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/a9/169e98cd8d3865646351869d5d9177/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Brittany Murphy in 2009 (© Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic)")
![Patrick Swayze in 2006 (© Profile Press/Rex Features)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/55/3f3f9baec3d41c6bad5b66f11a2186/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Patrick Swayze in 2006 (© Profile Press/Rex Features)")
![Steve McNair in 2007 (© Steve Ruark/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/2c/5806d37cd603944e47270458828/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Steve McNair in 2007 (© Steve Ruark/AP)")
![Michael Jackson in 2005 (© Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/3e/d95042d4ced28faef6e283fc470ff/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Michael Jackson in 2005 (© Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)")
![Heath Ledger in 2007 (© Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagic)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/c8/fcfe43492336041d3d86e9e3d49fc/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Heath Ledger in 2007 (© Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagic)")
![Sean Taylor in 2007 (© Evan Vucci/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/52/f49eb2294d4c3cb43433ce7ebf235a/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Sean Taylor in 2007 (© Evan Vucci/AP)")
![Anna Nicole Smith in 2006 (© Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/2e/47f8199e14c6a96341f5579229c7/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Anna Nicole Smith in 2006 (© Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)")
![Pat Tillman in 2003 (© Photography Plus via Williamson Stealth Media Solutions/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/3e/ad4ab91537febbf13acd6fe85a6a3b/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Pat Tillman in 2003 (© Photography Plus via Williamson Stealth Media Solutions/AP)")
![Jam Master Jay in 2002 (© Peter Brooker/Rex Features)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/dc/b68c1987f03f5a71bf431ce737b2/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Jam Master Jay in 2002 (© Peter Brooker/Rex Features)")
![Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes in 2000 (© Chris Pizzello/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/4b/5fdbf325af411d9ab3cadab2fe4d1/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes in 2000 (© Chris Pizzello/AP)")
![Aaliyah in 2001 (© Jim Cooper/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/2f/c2d02159cc8318481558b2ce595919/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Aaliyah in 2001 (© Jim Cooper/AP)")
![Derrick Thomas in 1991 (© Bob Galbraith/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/93/1bab6ac951b11768a743fdf94f2799/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Derrick Thomas in 1991 (© Bob Galbraith/AP)")
![John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1999 (© Mike Segar/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/ca/5761fe13fcf4e3b2803a6987889368/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1999 (© Mike Segar/Getty Images)")
![Chris Farley in 1997 (© Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/7f/7a8559893fd0f2c142979ca9fe4/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Chris Farley in 1997 (© Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)")
![Princess Diana in 1989 (© Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/c3/81c942811392974034bb228f737b/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Princess Diana in 1989 (© Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)")
![Notorious B.I.G. in 1995 (© Mark Lennihan/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/89/8158a448d75823ac1717d384ea4b8a/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Notorious B.I.G. in 1995 (© Mark Lennihan/AP)")
![Tupac Shakur in 1993 (© AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/3b/3f7cb52580313cfef22087ead57bfe/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Tupac Shakur in 1993 (© AP)")
![Krissy Taylor in 1993 (© Mikel Roberts/Sygma/Corbis)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/aa/1390cf1c8a1d14bc06b646ac925db/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Krissy Taylor in 1993 (© Mikel Roberts/Sygma/Corbis)")
![Selena in 1994 (© Pam Francis/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/47/4b692a7419279223c3f3092957f7c/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Selena in 1994 (© Pam Francis/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images)")
![Kurt Cobain in 1993 (© Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/92/30a2723e20431f9a5ac71a7fcfb659/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Kurt Cobain in 1993 (© Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)")
![River Phoenix in 1988 (© WENN)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/32/b86b5b282fd6942bd2bc31bd16b6e1/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "River Phoenix in 1988 (© WENN)")
![Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1983 (© Lee Jaffe/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/a4/494af319c785c9961d4137dbbe29d/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1983 (© Lee Jaffe/Getty Images)")
![Gia Carangi, circa 1980 (© Andrea Blanch/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/4b/c5eaafbcba66fea9f99dcaf5098/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Gia Carangi, circa 1980 (© Andrea Blanch/Getty Images)")
![Len Bias in 1984 (© Tony Tomsic/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/c5/f0187ece754731916d9f48f96263ed/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Len Bias in 1984 (© Tony Tomsic/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)")
![Grace Kelly circa 1950 (© Everett Collection/Rex Features)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/49/6688abbf2f8a3d527bd646d93e7e24/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Grace Kelly circa 1950 (© Everett Collection/Rex Features)")
![John Belushi, date unknown (© Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/68/6533bc7dbc49262d654c2d7ca5b5a/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "John Belushi, date unknown (© Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)")
![Natalie Wood in an undated photo (© Reuters)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/3f/8d484dba446c79b4c68abae8c40a1/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Natalie Wood in an undated photo (© Reuters)")
![Bob Marley in 1980 (© AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/28/ca563be33e109bc9899b6684b6e8a/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Bob Marley in 1980 (© AP)")
![Elvis Presley in 1970 (© Terry O'Neill/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/3c/b7c5d48a6cb1e734aa4aa34145129/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Elvis Presley in 1970 (© Terry O'Neill/Getty Images)")
![Steve Prefontaine in 1972 (© JK/AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/b0/30354769956516925ca7dfeb9bd39/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Steve Prefontaine in 1972 (© JK/AP)")
![Bruce Lee in 1972 (Courtesy Everett Collection/Rex Features)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/72/186b8ba4e1bf30187c8fb9186a1c5/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Bruce Lee in 1972 (Courtesy Everett Collection/Rex Features)")
![Jim Morrison, circa 1970 (© Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/da/fbc74291af182eb1b97357d651bb5/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Jim Morrison, circa 1970 (© Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)")
![Janis Joplin, circa 1969 (© Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/e6/9a3127e6bcf63dfdca3b74a368ff/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Janis Joplin, circa 1969 (© Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)")
![Jimi Hendrix in 1968 (© David Redfern/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/d3/4240339fb9348a635b637556cfc6/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Jimi Hendrix in 1968 (© David Redfern/Getty Images)")
![John Kennedy Toole, date unknown (Courtesy of John Kennedy Toole papers, Louisiana Research Collection, Tulane University)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/25/1ef7f6f2bc77e6ec1c3c9add7a72b/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "John Kennedy Toole, date unknown (Courtesy of John Kennedy Toole papers, Louisiana Research Collection, Tulane University)")
![Otis Redding in 1967 (© AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/be/71a0ca925f6aa4eb3d1714665fe3/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Otis Redding in 1967 (© AP)")
![Ernie Davis in 1962 (© AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/f1/2556ac39735285daeff53051afeb15/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Ernie Davis in 1962 (© AP)")
![Sylvia Plath, circa 1950s (© Bettmann/Corbis)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/73/56249186cbc8e23fb539228921f28f/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Sylvia Plath, circa 1950s (© Bettmann/Corbis)")
![Marilyn Monroe, circa 1953 (© Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/24/d263721bb4a584a32a83c2fc73f6f3/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Marilyn Monroe, circa 1953 (© Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)")
![Buddy Holly, circa 1950 (© AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/19/f0da26217bf8c0265a23afa4eae9/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Buddy Holly, circa 1950 (© AP)")
![James Dean in 1955 (© AP)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/d7/618436fceddd5252cac8b58a1bc56/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "James Dean in 1955 (© AP)")
![Stephen Crane, circa 1897 (© Kean Collection/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/c7/8e2c48283d30d5d891488aa9b42927/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Stephen Crane, circa 1897 (© Kean Collection/Getty Images)")
![Painting of Emily Bronte, date unknown (© Hulton Archive/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/93/dd11a37b1aad76cff0f15e7158ca1/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Painting of Emily Bronte, date unknown (© Hulton Archive/Getty Images)")
![Drawing of John Keats, date unknown (© Hulton Archive/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/eb/98265c7211386344b333cfcaeea892/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Drawing of John Keats, date unknown (© Hulton Archive/Getty Images)")
![Illustration of Joan of Arc, date unknown (© Time Life Pictures/Mansell/Getty Images)]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://newsbcpcol.stb.s-msn.com/amnews/i/87/f826bac4323c1ac9def2b8f34cbf7b/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Illustration of Joan of Arc, date unknown (© Time Life Pictures/Mansell/Getty Images)")
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Famous people who died too soon
Chris Kelly of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross died Wednesday at the age of 34. He is one of many stars who passed away too soon. See gallery
Kelly (details on his cause of death) was just 13 when he and fellow Kris Kross member Chris Smith debuted their multiplatinum album "Totally Krossed Out" (with this famous single) in 1992 after being discovered at an Atlanta mall. They went on to tour with Michael Jackson and starred in their own video game, while continuing to produce hits such as "Warm It Up," "Alright" and "Tonite's tha Night." Look back at other stars (such as this A-list actor) who died too soon.
Jenni Rivera
Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera (watch her music videos) died on Dec. 9, 2012. The Latin Grammy nominee (what did her fans call her?) was just 43 years old.
More:
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Jovan Belcher
Jovan Belcher had very successful high school (what positions did he play?) and college football careers before turning professional in 2009. The starting linebacker (see photos) died on Dec. 1, 2012, at age 25.
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What New England university did he attend? | What degree did he earn?
Hector Camacho
Puerto Rican boxer Héctor Camacho (see photos) was known for his success in a number of different weight classes and, as a result, was the first boxer to be called a septuple champion (what’s that?) of minor and major championship titles. He died on Nov. 24, 2012, at age 50.
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Who else died following the incident?
Watch clips of him in the ring
Mitch Lucker
Mitch Lucker, the lead vocalist for Suicide Silence (what type of music do they play?) died on Nov. 1, 2012, at age 28. Lucker (see photos) and his friends formed the band in 2002.
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What did his wife say after his death?
Watch Suicide Silence’s music videos
Natina Reed
Blaque (what does it stand for?) member Natina Reed was known for her rapping skills and was a protégée of this late female rapper. Reed (see photos) was just 32 years old when she unexpectedly died on Oct. 26, 2012.
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Watch Blaque’s “Bring It All to Me” video
What cheerleading film did she have a role in? | Watch clips of the movie
Sammi Kane Kraft
Sammi Kane Kraft (see photos) was a multitalented youngster, known for her acting and athletic ability (what major sports event did she participate in?). She died on Oct. 9, 2012, at just 20 years of age.
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What 2005 film did she star in? | Watch clips
Sahara Davenport
In addition to being a well-known drag queen and reality television contestant (on what show?), Sahara Davenport was also a classically trained dancer. He had recently released a remix of his second single, which peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Davenport (see photos) died on Oct. 1, 2012, at age 27.
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Watch clips of Davenport on TV
Check out Davenport’s single “Go Off”
Michael Clarke Duncan
Actor Michael Clarke Duncan (see photos) was gentle giant John Coffey in this 1999 film. The role earned him multiple award nominations and future film and television roles. He died on Sept. 3, 2012, at age 54.
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Who tried to save Duncan? | What was their relationship?
How tall was Duncan? | And how much did he weigh?
Joey Kovar
Joey Kovar, who starred on "The Real World" (what season?), died on Aug. 17, 2012. The former personal trainer also appeared on this VH1 reality show in 2009. He was just 29 at the time of his death.
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Watch clips of Kovar on "The Real World"
Yvette Wilson
"Moesha" star Yvette Wilson (see photos) died on June 14, 2012, at age 48. The comedic actress also had a role on this spinoff popular in the early 2000s. Watch clips of the show.
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What other illness did Wilson suffer from?
What did co-star Shar Jackson tweet following Wilson’s death?
Sage Stallone
Sylvester Stallone’s son Sage (see pics of the two) was a director, producer, screenwriter and actor (what film did he debut in?). He was found dead at his home on July 13, 2012, at age 36.
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What other film did he star in with his father?
What film won him the “Best New Filmmaker” award at the 2006 Boston Film Festival?
Rodney King
Rodney King was the victim of a brutal police beating that sparked the 1992 Los Angeles riots (watch videos of what happened). King, 47, was found dead at his home on June 17, 2012.
What were the results of his autopsy?
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What was his inspiring plea for peace?
What reality show was he on? | Watch clips
Adam Yauch
Adam Yauch, also known as MCA, was one of the founding members of the Beastie Boys. The group is considered by many to be pioneers in hip hop music. Yauch passed away on May 4, 2012, at age 47, shortly after the group was given this major honor.
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Watch Beastie Boys music videos
Junior Seau
A longtime linebacker for this professional football team, Junior Seau is remembered by many as a sports icon (watch his highlights). The 43-year-old (see photos) was found dead on May 2, 2012 (where?).
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What happened the week he died? | What else happened following his death?
Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade’s artwork (check it out) is so popular, it is estimated that one in every 20 American homes has a copy of one of his paintings. The artist (where was he born?) died on April 6, 2012, at age 54.
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What did Kinkade call himself?
What were his daughters named after?
Whitney Houston
Internationally known for her phenomenal voice, Whitney Houston (see photos) was often referred to as one of the best female pop singers of all time (watch one of her most famous performances). She died on Feb. 11, 2012, at age 48 (where?).
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What was her final film? | Watch the trailer
How many consecutive number 1 hits did she have?
Heavy D
Heavy D was a popular rapper in the '90s and was just starting to make a slow comeback. He died on Nov. 8, 2011, at age 44 (where did he collapse?) – one month after performing in a tribute concert for another fallen singer (who?).
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Which TV show was he on just before his death?
Amy Winehouse
Blue-eyed soul (what’s that?) hits such as "Rehab" and "Back to Black" propelled Amy Winehouse to international fame. The troubled (what was her arrest record?) British songstress died on July 23, 2011, at age 27.
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Check out the album released after her death
How can you do her famous hair?
Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg was widely recognized as the singer in several huge rap hits, including this collaboration with Warren G. He was the cousin of rapper Snoop Dogg, with whom he also performed. Nate Dogg was 41 when he died in Long Beach, Calif., on March 15, 2011.
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What other famous musicians were Nate’s cousins?
Corey Haim
Corey Haim became a Hollywood teen idol in the '80s after starring in movies like "Silver Bullet" and "License to Drive." He also became good friends with and made several movies with another '80s heartthrob (who?). Haim (see photos) died on March 10, 2010, at age 38.
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Watch clips of the reality show he was on
Brittany Murphy
Actress Brittany Murphy is probably best known for her roles in the films "Clueless," "8 Mile," and this psychological thriller. She was 32 years old when she collapsed and died on Dec. 20, 2009 (where?).
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Brittany’s husband (who?) died five months later | From what?
Her final film role was in this psychological thriller | Watch a clip
Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze (see photos) had an acting career that spanned 30 years, with roles in popular films like "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost" (watch clips). He also penned a number of hits, such as this popular power ballad. Swayze died on Sept. 14, 2009, at age 57.
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Who was his actress wife? | See pics of the two
Steve McNair
Star NFL quarterback (for what team?) Steve McNair (what was his nickname?) was believed to have been sleeping when he died on July 4, 2009, at age 36. McNair (see photos) was also an award-winning player for his college team, Alcorn State.
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What professional team did he play for first?
Michael Jackson
Fans all over the world mourned after music icon Michael Jackson (see photos), also known as the "King of Pop,” died on June 25, 2009 (where?). The 50-year-old died weeks before kicking off his "This Is It" tour in London.
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When did his famous pet die? | What was the cause?
Heath Ledger
This foreign-born (where was his birth place?) star of a controversial hit film left behind a young daughter (who’s her famous mother?) when he died on Jan. 22, 2008, at age 28. Ledger directed music videos (including this one with Ben Harper) in addition to his acting roles.
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Read about the investigation into his death
What award did Ledger win following his death? | For what film?
Sean Taylor
The NFL safety (for what team?) from Miami died in his hometown on Nov. 27, 2007, at age 24. He had around 300 tackles and this many interceptions during his professional career.
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Anna Nicole Smith
Former Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith (see photos?) died on Feb. 8, 2007, at age 39. Her death came nearly five months after her son Daniel's sudden passing (what happened to him?).
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See photos of her young daughter | Who’s her father?
Her partner's conspiracy conviction?
Pat Tillman
Tillman was an NFL safety (for which team?) who enlisted in the US Army after the September 11 terrorist attacks and served missions in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He was just 27 when he died on April 22, 2004 (where?).
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Who received his final letter?
Check out the film that tells his story
What has been started in his honor?
Jam Master Jay
Known as the DJ for the iconic 1980s group Run-D.M.C., Jam Master Jay (what's his given name?) was 37 when he died on Oct. 30, 2002 (where?).
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Who was said to have been involved in his death? | Who else was named?
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
One-third of a chart-topping '90s R&B group (who?), Lopes rapped through such hits as "No Scrubs" and "Waterfalls" (watch the music video). She died on April 25, 2002, at age 30 (where?).
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How could Lopes be included in the group’s future tour?
Check out a documentary on her final days | Watch clips
Aaliyah
22-year-old R&B singer-actress (what was her final film?) Aaliyah (see photos) released a self-titled album a month before she died on Aug. 25, 2001. She passed away shortly after finishing filming the music video for this Billboard hit.
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What was the result of the pilot’s autopsy?
What could be another factor contributing to the incident?
Derrick Thomas
Derrick Thomas (see photos) was a linebacker in the NFL (for which team?) known for his signature move (what was it?). He died on Feb. 8, 2000, at age 33.
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What was he honored with posthumously?
What educational legacy did he leave?
John F. Kennedy Jr.
John F. Kennedy Jr., the son of the late President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, (see photos of the two), was 38 when he died on July 16, 1999, along with his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, 33, and her sister.
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What did JFK Jr.'s former assistant say about the incident?
How soon after his father was elected president was JFK Jr. born?
Chris Farley
"Saturday Night Live" funnyman Chris Farley (see photos) was known for his style of physical comedy (watch a clip of him on SNL). He was found dead on Dec. 18, 1997, (where?) at age 33. Eight years later, this posthumous honor was given.
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What comedian was said to be Farley’s idol?
Princess Diana
The glamorous princess (what was her full name?) became a style icon (see photos) while married to Great Britain's heir to the throne (who?). Her life was cut short on Aug. 31, 1997, (where?), when she was just 36.
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See the site where it happened
The Notorious B.I.G.
Brooklyn-based rapper (what’s his given name?) The Notorious B.I.G. was hailed as one of the genre’s greats (watch his music videos). He died at the age of 24 on March 9, 1997 (where?).
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Was blame assigned? | Who else died in a similar fashion?
When was his autopsy results released?
What were his other nicknames?
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur (see photos), a 25-year-old rapper turned actor (how did he start his career?), spent his last day attending this major sporting event. He died unexpectedly on Sept. 13, 1996.
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Check out his recent Coachella performance
Who was with him the night of his death?
Who confessed to a role in Tupac’s death? | Another name that made headlines
Krissy Taylor
Krissy Taylor (see photos), the little sister of a supermodel (who?), was starting to have a promising modeling career of her own when she died on July 2, 1995. She was just 17 year old.
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What was her last photo shoot for?
Check out this organization formed in her honor
Selena
Grammy-winning singer Selena (see photos) was often referred to as "The Queen of Tejano Music" or the Mexican equivalent of this American pop singer. She was just 23 years old when she died on March 31, 1995 (where?).
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Who was involved in her death? | What was her sentence?
Kurt Cobain
The grunge rock front man (for what group?), best known for the '90s anthem "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (watch the video), died on April 5, 1994. Cobain, just 27 years old at the time of his death, left behind a singer spouse (who?) and their young daughter.
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Where was his body discovered? | By who?
What legendary musical group had a big influence on Cobain?
River Phoenix
River Phoenix, fondly remembered for his role in this '80s film favorite, passed away on Oct. 31, 1993, at age 23. He was set to perform a Halloween gig with a rock-star friend (which one?) at this Hollywood venue when he collapsed outside.
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What recently released film has Phoenix in it? | When was it filmed?
What non-profit organization was he a spokesman for?
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Brooklyn artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, backed by a well-connected friend (who?), shook up New York’s elite art world throughout the '80s (check out his work), until his death on Aug. 12, 1988. He was just 27 years old.
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A Basquiat documentary | Watch clips
Basquiat’s art was classed as part of these two movements
What was dscovered on one of his paintings in 2012?
Gia Carangi
Gia Carangi was a sought-after cover girl through the mid-'70s and early '80s (see her famous shots) before her death at the age of 26 on Nov. 18, 1986. Some even consider her to be the very first supermodel (who has may have been the first?).
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What addiction did she struggle with?
Who played her in an HBO biography? | Watch the trailer
Len Bias
Len Bias was an award-winning forward for the University of Maryland basketball team. He died on June 19, 1986, at age 22, just two days after being drafted into the NBA (by which team?).
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What drug played a role in his death?
What major award did he receive just before his death?
Since his death, this piece of legislation was made in his name
This member of Len’s family, and promising basketball player, also died young
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly, also known as the Princess consort of Monaco following her marriage to this man, was an actress known for her stunning good looks, with some calling her the most beautiful woman of all time (see photos). She died on Sept. 14, 1982, at age 52.
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Where was she when she died? | Who was with her?
Her last role in a film came in this 1956 musical comedy
John Belushi
One of the original cast members of "Saturday Night Live" (watch his skits), John Belushi was known for his outrageous sense of humor. The Wheaton native (where’s that?) died at the age of 33 on March 5, 1982.
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What drugs were in his system?
Who’s one of his most popular characters? | Watch clips
What was he posthumously honored with?
Natalie Wood
Iconic Hollywood actress Natalie Wood (see photos) landed her first big movie role at age 8 (in which film?). She was also nominated for three Academy Awards throughout her career (watch one of her famous roles). Wood died at age 43 on Nov. 29, 1981.
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What was the recent change to her death certificate?
What famous actor was one of the last to see her alive?
Bob Marley
Bob Marley, a Jamaican music legend, helped introduce reggae to the masses with tracks such as "Jamming" and “One Love” (watch the video). He was 36 when he died on May 11, 1981. What was his given name?
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Check out the book his wife wrote about him
Who directed a new Bob Marley documentary? | When did it come out? | Watch the trailer
Elvis Presley
Still known as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll," Elvis Presley is remembered as a music icon as well as a Hollywood heartthrob (watch him in his final film). He died suddenly on Aug. 16, 1977, at age 42 (where?).
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What contributed to his death?
See photos of his Graceland mansion | How many people visit it each year?
Steve Prefontaine
Steve Prefontaine (see photos) was a track and field runner who competed in the 1972 Olympics and was training for the 1976 games when he died at age 24 on May 30, 1975 (where?).
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What did his home state do to honor his memory?
What 1997 film chronicled his life? | Who starred in it?
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee (see photos) was a martial arts master-turned-Hollywood star (watch clips of his films). He was 32 when he died on July 20, 1973 (where?).
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What was his TV debut? | What documentary about him was recently released?
Which of Lee’s family members also died young? | What was their relation?
Watch Bruce’s famous martial arts moves
Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison was an influential '60s rock lead singer (for what group?) also known for reciting poetry passages. He was just 27 when he died abroad (where?) on July 3, 1971. Watch the video for one of his major hits.
What is believed to have caused his death?
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Why is his cause of death is still in dispute?
Where’s his final resting place? | See photos
Who directed a biopic about Morrison? | Who played the title role?
Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin (see photos) became a rock icon on the San Francisco scene (where, exactly?) and is known for a number of hit songs, such as this (watch the video). She was just 27 years old when she died on Oct. 4, 1970.
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Watch her belt out another hit
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix (what name was he given at birth?) was a virtuoso guitarist (see his unique skill) who became a music legend before his early death. The rock god died on Sept. 18, 1970, at age 27. What did he use as his first guitar?
What reportedly caused his death?
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What honor was he awarded after his death?
What’s his hometown landmark? | When did it open?
Whose runway fashion did he influence in 2012? | See the looks
John Kennedy Toole
Renowned novelist John Kennedy Toole didn't live to see his most celebrated novel achieve high literary honors (what did it win?). He died on March 26, 1969, at age 31. When did he write his first novel?
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Which of his novels was made into a movie? | Watch clips
Which college did he teach at?
Otis Redding
Otis Redding (see photos) was a renowned soul singer famous for this signature song (watch him sing it). The man known as “The King of Soul” died on Dec. 10, 1967, at age 26.
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What hugely popular song was released after his death? | Watch videos
Who’s backing band did he work for when he was young?
Ernie Davis
Ernie Davis (see photos) achieved an African-American sports milestone in 1961 (what was it?) and was set to play in the NFL (for which team?) when he died on May 18, 1963. He was just 23 years old.
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What university did he play for?
What U.S. president was a big fan of Davis?
Davis’ story was chronicled on this film | Who played Davis? | Watch clips
Sylvia Plath
Poet and writer Sylvia Plath (see photos) is best known for her collections of poetry (check them out) and her only novel "The Bell Jar" (shop for it here). She died on Feb. 11, 1963, at age 30.
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What mental illness did Plath reportedly suffer from?
Which of her family members also died this way?
Check out the biopic made of her life | Who played Sylvia?
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe (see photos) remains Hollywood’s quintessential sex symbol. She was drooled over in movies such as "Some Like It Hot" and "The Seven Year Itch." 2012 marked 50 years since her death on Aug. 5, 1962. She was just 36 years old.
What reportedly caused her death?
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What film about her was made recently? | Who played the title role?
Her legacy in the world of beauty
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly (what’s his real name) was an early rock 'n' roll star whose death on Feb. 3, 1959, is remembered as "The Day the Music Died." Holly (watch one of his big hits) was just 22 years old.
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Where was his final gig? | The venue was given this honor in 2011
This pop song was written in his honor | By who? | Watch it being performed
James Dean
James Dean (see photos) personified "cool" in "Rebel Without a Cause" (watch clips), released in 1955. He died on Sept. 30 that year (where?). He was just 22 years old.
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What happened two hours before he died?
Who was with him when he died?
What 1955 film earned him a posthumous Oscar nod? | Watch clips
Stephen Crane
Author Stephen Crane (see photos) penned numerous short stories, poems and newspaper articles but gained the most recognition for his Civil War novel, "The Red Badge of Courage." He died on June 5, 1900, at age 28 (where?).
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Whose trial was he a witness for?
His famous work goes Hollywood | Watch clips
Emily Bronte
Emily Brontë, one member of this trio of talented sisters, was a poet who penned the now-classic novel "Wuthering Heights." She died on Dec. 19, 1848, at age 30. What was her pen name?
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What did she believe weakened her health? | How did she respond to remedies?
Watch her novel's many film adaptations
How much did her portrait sell for in 2012? | See what it looks like
John Keats
The English Romantic poet John Keats made his mark with a series of odes (including this well-regarded poem) shortly before dying on Feb. 23, 1821 (where?). He was just 26 years old.
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What’s it say on his tombstone? | Where is he buried? | What other famous poet is buried here?
Shop for his collections of work
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc famously led the French army against the English (in what war?) when she was just 19 years old (who did she claim she got her orders from?). She accomplished heroic feats (such as this) until her death on May 30, 1431.
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She lives on in sainthood and is the patron saint of this
Check out how she's immortalized in Paris
