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Carole Lombard
American actress (1908-1942).
Born October 6th, 1908 in Fort Wayne. [ref]
Died January 16th, 1942 at 33 years old in Nevada. [ref]
Carole Lombard, born Jane Alice Peters, was an American actress best known for her comedic roles. She began her career in silent films in the mid-1920s and gained fame for her roles in the 1930s, including her Academy Award-nominated performance in My Man Godfrey (1936). In 1940, Lombard married actor Clark Gable. With a successful career on the silver screen, Lombard was beloved for her comedic timing and charm. She died in 1942 in an airplane crash over Nevada at the age of 33 while on a tour to promote the sale of war bonds. Through her many performances, Lombard left a lasting impression in the entertainment industry, and her legacy has been celebrated by film fanatics for generations.
Try as much as possible to be wholly alive with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh like hell. And when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough. William Saroyan