Famous People Who Died in 1981

• Bradley, Omar

  American general during World War II

• Carmichael, Hoagy

  The composer of "Stardust"

• Chapin, Harry

  Singer of the 1972 hit "Taxi"

• Fox, Terry

  The cancer victim who ran over 3000 miles across Canada

• Haley, Bill

  The guy who sang "Rock Around the Clock"

• Head, Edith

  Oscar-winning costume designer for Hollywood movies from 1924-82

• Holden, William

  The Oscar-winning star of Stalag 17

• Marley, Bob

  The reggae hero who did "Get Up, Stand Up"

• Sadat, Anwar

  President of Egypt, 1970-81

• Scott, Hazel

  The jazz star who had her own TV show in 1950, The Hazel Scott Show

• Wood, Natalie

  The girl who doubts Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street

• Wyler, William

  The director of Ben-Hur and The Best Years of Our Lives

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