Chandler, Raymond
The creator of detective Philip Marlowe
Famous People Who Died in 1959
From the Who2 database of 4,809 musicians, actors, historical figures, and other celebrities:
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De Mille, Cecil B.
The legendary film director who did The Ten Commandments -
Flynn, Errol
The swashbuckling star of Captain Blood and Robin Hood -
Holiday, Billie
The popular jazz singer known as "Lady Day" -
Holly, Buddy
The rock music pioneer who sang "Peggy Sue" -
Marshall, George C.
World War II-era U.S. General and Secretary of State -
Reeves, George
Superman on the 1950s TV series -
Valens, Ritchie
The teen star who sang 'La Bamba' -
Wright, Frank Lloyd
Influential American architect -
Young, Lester
The jazz saxophonist called "The Prez"