Glenn Ford

May 1, 1916 

August. 30, 2006

 Glenn Ford

May 1, 1916 

August. 30, 2006

Actor. Born Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford in Canada. His film debut was in "Heaven With a Barbed Wire Fence" (1939). World War II started, Glenn enlisted in the Marines, then served in Vietnam. He was awarded the French Legion of

Honour Medal. Married Eleanor Powell (1943-1959) and had a son, Peter. Reached stardom opposite Rita Hayworth in "Gilda" (1946). Ford was now a popular star showing his

diverse talents in dramas, comedies and westerns. His ability to draw and fire in 0.4 seconds earned him the title of "fastest

gun" in Hollywood westerns

In 1978 Glenn Ford was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame by the

Western Heritage Museum. After developing heart and circulatory problems, Ford retired

from acting in 1991. The highly respected and popular actor died in Beverly Hills at the home he shared with his son and his family. 

 Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa MonicaLos Angeles County

California, USAPlot: Mausoleum

 Sandra Dee

April 23, 1942 

Feb. 20, 2005

 Sandra Dee

April 23, 1942 

Feb. 20, 2005

Actress. Born Alexandra Zuck, she made her professional debut as a model at age four, was appearing in commercials by age twelve and at the age of fourteen made her first film, “Until they Sail.” In 1958 she won a Golden Globe Award for

“Most Promising Newcomer.” She became known for her wholesome roles in such films as “Imitation of Life,” “Gidget” and “A Summer Place.” She had moderately successful film

appearances in the 1960’s but never returned to the heights of popularity she enjoyed in the previous decade.

However, her 1950’s stardom was celebrated in the song “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee” featured in the Broadway musical “Grease” and in 2004, her life

with her husband (actor Bobby Darin) was portrayed in the film “Beyond the Sea.” For most of

her life she struggled with ill health battling alcoholism, depression, throat cancer and kidney

ailments. Burial:

Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Los Angeles

Los Angeles CountyCalifornia, USA

Plot: Courts of Remembrance, Sanctuary of Enduring Protection,

wall crypt 3739  

Eddie Adams

June 12, 1933 

Sept. 19, 2004

Eddie Adams

June 12, 1933 

Sept. 19, 2004

Journalist. Eddie Adams was a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist whose most famous image was that of the

execution of a Vietnamese Communist guerrilla on the streets of Saigon, published by the Associated Press (1968 AP). Also

a Marine Corps photographer during the Korean War, he received numerous awards aside from the Pulitzer such as the

1978 Robert Capa Award and three George Polk Memorial Awards.

Some of his subjects included Richard Nixon, Pope John Paul II, Anwar Sadat and

Deng Xiaoping. He died from complications of Lou Gehrig’s

disease.  

Burial: Unknown

Sanora Babb

April 21, 1907 

Dec. 31, 2005

Sanora Babb

April 21, 1907 

Dec. 31, 2005

Author. Sanora Babb was born in Otoe Indian Community in Oklahoma and died in her home in Hollywood Hills, California.

She is best remembered for her book "Whose Names Are Unknown," an acutely observed chronicle of one family's flight

from the drought and dust storms of the high plains to the migrant camps of California during the 1930s. She was the

widow of Oscar-winning cinematographer James Wong Howe, whom she dated in the 1940s in defiance of California's anti-

miscegenation laws.

Babb wrote five books, including a novelized memoir, a volume of poetry and a collection of

short stories. Two of her stories were chosen for the 1950 and 1960 editions of the distinguished

anthology series "Best American Short Stories,“. Babb joined the Communist Party and during the

heat of the communist witch hunts, she spent more than a year in Mexico. During her self-

imposed exile, she completed "The Lost Traveller," inspired by her complex relationship

with her father. Burial:

Unknown

Giovanni Agnelli

May 12, 1921 

Jan. 24, 2003

Giovanni Agnelli

May 12, 1921 

Jan. 24, 2003

Businessman. Ganni Agnelli graduated in Law from Turin University. During World War II he served as a Cavalry Officer in

the Italian Expeditionary Force. Son of Eduardo Agnelli and Donna Virginia Bourbon del Monte, a half-American daughter of the Prince di San Faustino. Honorary chairman of FIAT, Agnelli

was the most influential Italian business leader of the 20th century, building FIAT up from a small carmaker into a sprawling industrial and financial conglomerate. He opened factories from Russia (at the time Soviet Union) to South America, and started international alliances and joint ventures which marked a new

industrial mentality.

For his conduct in Tunisia he was awarded the War Cross for Military Valour. Became president of

Juventus (soccer club) in 1947 establishing Juventus as a powerful force in Italian and European football.

Agnelli's influence extended to the corridors of power in Rome where he was courted by politicians. In 1991

he was made a life senator to honour his role in developing Italy's economy.

Burial: Cimitero di Villar PerosaVal Chisone

Piemonte, Italy

Plot: Agnelli's Family Chapel

Oleg Cassini

April 11, 1913 

March. 17, 2006

Oleg Cassini

April 11, 1913 

March. 17, 2006

Fashion Designer. Oleg Cassini was famous for the outfits he designed for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. A Hollywood

costume designer, who was married to actress Gene Tierney for ten years, and was engaged to Grace Kelly but rejected

him to marry Prince Ranier. Oleg Cassini was born Oleg Loiewski in Paris, France, of Russian parents in 1913. He used

his mother's name for his professional career. He attended school in Florence, Italy at the English Catholic School and

graduated from the Accademia delle Belle Arti in 1932.

He rose to fame when he became the premiere fashion designer for Mrs. Kennedy in 1960. He would design 300 during the course of the administration. In 1995 he wrote the book, "A Thousand Days of Magic, Dressing Jacqueline Kennedy for the White House." In 2001 his dresses were displayed at the Metropolitan

Museum of Art in the exhibit; "Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years."

Burial:Holy Rood Cemetery

WestburyNassau County

New York, USA

Rick D. Husband

July 12, 1957 

Feb. 1, 2003

Rick D. Husband

July 12, 1957 

Feb. 1, 2003

United States Astronaut. Rick D. Husband, a 45 years old Amarillo, Texas native, and a Colonel in the United States Air

Force, he had been selected as an astronaunt in 1994, and served as Flight Commander on the Space Shuttle Columbia. On

February 1, 2003 NASA lost all communication and radar contact with the shuttle just minutes before a 9:16AM scheduled landing time. A short time later it was confirmed that the Columbia had exploded over eastern Texas, and that there were no survivors.

The Columbia crew had completed more than 80 scientific experiments during their 16 day

flight in space. Lost in the tragedy along woth Col. Husband were crew members Pilot William

McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla,

Mission Specialist David Brown, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, and Isreali Payload

Specialist Ilan Ramone.

Burial: Llano CemeteryAmarillo

Potter County

Texas, USA

Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

April 29, 1951 

Feb. 18, 2001

Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

April 29, 1951 

Feb. 18, 2001

Auto Race Car Driver. Dale Earnhardt Sr. was one of the greatest NASCAR racers ever. He was nicknamed Iron Horse and The Intimidator for the way he drove on the track. He was tough and competitive and would do almost anything to win.

Over his career, he won 76 races. But it's pretty tough to intimidate a concrete wall. It was the final lap of the Daytona

500 and the final race for Earnhardt. He died from head injuries just minutes after the crash.

Earnhart, who was from North Carolina, started racing cars in local events when he was just 14. He entered the NASCAR circuit when he was 24 and would go on to become one of

North America's most popular race car drivers. He passed his love for speed on to his son, Dale Jr, who entered the

NASCAR tour during the 2000 season - winning two races as a rookie. Dale Jr. was just a few yards ahead of his Dad

when the crash happened on February 18th, 2001.

Burial:Earnhardt Estate

MooresvilleIredell County

North Carolina, USA

Characters: All those listed, in this PowerPoint presentation, died between the years 2000 – 2006.

All were famous and successful.

They were considered famous people due to their achievements. Their profession varied, from actors to

journalists, from authors to sportsman and from adventurers to designers.

I was curious about their life and had to dig deep to get to their biography. This I would like to share with you.

Background music: FINALE from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack TITUS.

Composed by Elliot Goldenthal.