The Unknown Man

Chicago crime mafia boss Sam Giancana was murdered today in 1975 aged 67. Basketball player Manute Bol departed this life one year ago aged 47.

And now he's dead. Tenth Avenue Freeze Out RIP big man, he was one of the greats. UK obit for Clemons. well done to Widnes Vikings for a unique hit on the DDP.

MLB player Eddie Gaedel died 50 years ago today aged 36.

Frederick Chiluba, The second president of Zambia from 1991-2002, has died at the age of 68.

Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald died on this day in 1996 aged 79.

Swedish cinematographer Gunnar Fischer has died at age 100.

Silent film actress Norma Shearer died on this day in 1983 aged 80. Nicole Brown Simpson, wife of O.J. Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were found murdered today in 1994.

Actor John Wayne died on this day in 1979 aged 72.

Psychiatrist Carl Jung died on this day 50 years ago aged 85. Actor and game show host Larry Blyden died from injuries sustained from a car accident today in 1975 aged 49. Billy Preston, the singer-songwriter who landed gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, died on this day in 2006 at the age of 59.

Country singer Conway Twitty carked it on this day in 1993. Former USA President and actor Ronald Reagan died on this day in 2004.

Author Harry Bernstein, who was known for publishing "The Invisible Wall", has died aged 101.

UK obit for Eagleburger. Well done to When Will Their Massive Reserves Of Fat Go Rancid for picking him on this year's DDP.

Ex-Japanese PM Eisaku Sato carked it today in 1975 aged 74. Entertainer and band leader Ozzie Nelson died today in 1975 aged 69 due to liver cancer. Actor David Carradine was found dead on this day in 2009 of an apparent suicide.

Sean Kingston is in critical condition after a jet ski crash.

Long distance runner Steve Prefontaine was killed in a car crash on this day in 1975 aged 24.

Actor Dennis Hopper died on this day 1 year ago aged 74.

Professional boxer Ezzard Charles died today in 1975 aged 53. Actor Gary Coleman died on this day one year aged 42.

Chicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita has been diagnosed with oral cancer.

Steve Prefontaine i guess.

Jazz musician Duke Ellington carked it on this day in 1974.

Reclusive heiress Huguette Clark has died at the age of 104.

Standup comedienne Jackie "Moms" Mabley died today in 1975 at the age of 81.

That will give me some time to put him on my DDP for next year.

Music composer Leroy Anderson, who was known for the X-mas song "Sleigh Ride", died today in 1975 aged 66.