Obituary of James Dean

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James Dean

James Dean (born February 8th, 1931 in Marion, Indiana) was a Film Actor who was best known for in a handful of movies including arguably his best movie "Rebel Without a Cause". James died on September 30th, 1955 and his death was because of an automobile accident. He was only 24 years old when he died.

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James Dean Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Dean, James
    • Common Name: James Dean
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Marion, Indiana, United States
    • Birth Date: February 08, 1931
    • Age: 24 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1950-1955
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Byron Dean
    • Father: Winton Dean
    • Mother: Mildred Marie Dean (née Wilson)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 30 1955 at age 24
  • Place: Cholame, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (automobile crash)
  • Interment: buried at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Indiana, U.S.

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on February 8th Born in 1931 Born in Indiana Died in 1955 Died at age 24 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"Only the gentle are ever really strong." (IMDB)

"James Dean lived a life filled with passion, rebellion, and raw talent that captured the hearts of millions, leaving an everlasting mark on the film industry. (V)"

"James Dean was a talented actor who achieved success early in his professional life, but tragically died at a young age due to a fatal car accident. (V)"

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