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by gtravels loves her life penguin on April 19th, 2008
I'm pretty old. I think it was Abe Lincoln;)
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on April 19th, 2008
Elvis Presley. I was 12 at th time.
by Mystery Girl on April 19th, 2008
Selena..
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on April 19th, 2008
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
by Jewel on April 19th, 2008
Marilyn Monroe. 1962.
I think there were others earlier, but they don't come to mind so easily.
by rdrainer on April 19th, 2008
I'm not as old as gtravels, but I do remember hearing about James Dean in 1955. If I have to go like he did, juicing myself in a Porsche would be a class act. He took method acting to the extreme when he checked out.
by elskwared on April 19th, 2008
I remember people talking about Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy (both in 1968) when they were killed, but the first death that really made an impression on me was Judy Garland (1969). I couldn't believe "Dorothy" from the Wizard of Oz was dead.
by Brian on April 19th, 2008
The first one that I can think of is JFK but I'm sure that I must have heard about somebody else famous passing away during the almost 17 years that I had been alive hitherto.
Ah OK, now I remember hearing about Clark Gable's passing in November, 1960.
I might have heard about James Dean's death in September, 1955 but I can't honestly say that I have any memory of hearing about it then.
by asweetguy4u2know saya R.I.P Nelson on April 19th, 2008
I was about 6 at the time of both first was MLK then Bobby Kennedy a couple months later.
by unknown on April 19th, 2008
Elvis Presley.
by Anonymous on April 19th, 2008
Elvis.
by cruzpino on July 30th, 2008
JFK when I was only a few years old - I remember the pain and sadness that came over my parents and siblings though I did not understand at the time.
by Account Closed on May 30th, 2008
Humphrey Bogart
Died January 14, 1957 (aged 57)
by Merfish on April 20th, 2008
I remember my Grandmother watching the funeral procession for Lyndon B. Johnson.
by Starmaster on April 19th, 2008
JFK. I was in first grade and remember watching the burial on TV....but I don't remember the famous image of his son giving a military salute while the hearse passed on front of him.
by sassie on January 28th, 2009
Princess Diana died 2 weeks after my dad died. I felt so sorry for William and Harry to be going through the loss of a parent as I was. My given name is also Diana. To answer your question, President Kennedy is the first famous person and was Our President, that I remember dying; Caroline and John-John being the same ages as my younger brother, Johnnie and I.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on April 19th, 2008
G'day Hdsquaver,
Thank you for your question.
Harry S. Truman or Lyndon B. Johnson. They both died in early 1973.
Regards
by Borderlinux on April 19th, 2008
Catfish Hunter (NY Yankee Catcher)
by danielitox on April 19th, 2008
Kurt Cobain
by Anonymous on April 19th, 2008
Diana, then Aaliyah. Both were so sad
by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on April 19th, 2008
Elvis. He permanently left the building.
by Divine on April 19th, 2008
princess Diana too, and Aaliyah
by ...... on April 19th, 2008
I remember hearing on the radio when John Lennon was shot and killed.
by B. Krayzee - Dirrty Professor @ Large on April 19th, 2008
The first celeb I can clearly remember dying would be John Wayne. I'm sure there were others, but that would be the first time I cared as a lil kid.
by Lovehearts on April 19th, 2008
I think mine is princess Diana, too.
I remember that day really well.
by Not Here Anymore on April 19th, 2008
JFK
by canbfrisky on May 2nd, 2010
John Fitzgerald Kennedy.We miss ya John
by Arisztid on August 2nd, 2009
Martin Luther King Jr.
by Chicago Lady on August 2nd, 2009
President John F. Kennedy, when I was a child.
by Sid on February 12th, 2009
Yeah, Princess Diana for me too.
by DreAnna on February 8th, 2009
Let me see if I can manage to say this in a manner that does not make me appear to be some cold hearted uncaring bitch..During my life I am certain that many famous people have died, but, they were not important to me..they were famous..let the world mourn for the famous..I spent my time mourning the average.. I feel for anyone that faces a loss..but to grieve someone simply for celebrity..is pretty pointless..the average person..the one giving to the world around them..without need for the limelight..I mourn for them :)
by Daniela_15 on November 2nd, 2008
Yup i think mine was Diana aswell.
by Starmaster on November 2nd, 2008
The most famous one I can remember, JFK. Then, Walt Disney.
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 2nd, 2008
God are you young! I think mine was Marilyn Monroe.
by vera city on November 2nd, 2008
martin luther king jr and then robert kennedy
i remember news coverage of the rioting
by fanbase on November 2nd, 2008
Kurt Cobain. I was a huge fan of Nirvana. I remembered when we found out in school that he had died, a girl in my classroom was crying and very upset at his death.
by rachee on November 2nd, 2008
Mine is River Phoenix
by Babycakes on August 22nd, 2008
President John F. Kennedy.
by Christyle on August 22nd, 2008
I'm not very old but I can remember being upset as a child that John Belushi from Saturday Night Live passed away. I have a thing for comedy.
by mickyds on April 19th, 2008
i dont remember a famous person, but i do remember the twin towers...and i was 5 @ the time. do u remember???
by Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog on April 19th, 2008
Pope Pius XII - I was in grade school at the time and someone told me about it in the hall at school. I attended Catholic school; I guess that was pretty obvious.
by overeasy240 on April 19th, 2008
I remembered Martin Luther King, somewhat. I was around 7 or 8 years old.
by pam i am on April 19th, 2008
JFK
by BigDaddyBS on April 19th, 2008
JFK
by Famowx on April 19th, 2008
Johnny Cash and Pope John Paul II.
by girlpower on April 19th, 2008
JFK too.
by Weylon on August 3rd, 2011
Moses.
by Pintapride on August 3rd, 2011
Jesus!................................... LOL I love a good story!
Sir Winston Churchill
by Gratefully Me on August 2nd, 2011
John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
by Patti jo on August 2nd, 2011
John F. Kennedy
Should Paul Burrell ( Princess Diana's butler ) Stop playing to the press, stop betraying the trust he was shown, and basically shut the F**K up?
by Rince on January 16th, 2008
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According to her butler, Princess Diana's mother ""called the Princess a whore and she said that she was messing around with f****** Muslim men and she was disgraceful and said some very nasty things". Agree with mum or not?
by singwell-is off researching a lot on January 14th, 2008
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In which abbey was Princess Diana's funeral held?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on April 2nd, 2008
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Who is the first famous person you remember dying during your life? Mine is Princess Diana.
by hdsquaver spark on April 19th, 2008
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Despite all the denials, was Princess Diana murdered?
by Jimmyp on February 20th, 2008
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What, are you 170+ years old?
by hdsquaver spark on April 19th, 2008
Yes, but don't tell anyone. I don't like to brag;)
by gtravels loves her life penguin on April 19th, 2008
LOL You look marvelous, btw. :)
by unknown on April 19th, 2008
Lots of clean living and butting into other people's business;)
by gtravels loves her life penguin on April 19th, 2008
That must be it. :) Gosh, girl, you sure do A LOT of commenting. Whew!
by unknown on April 19th, 2008
"Lots of clean living and butting into other people's business;)"
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LOL- You're right about the direct correlation between nosiness and longevity!
I heard that Babwa Walters got her start doing interrogations for Torquemada. :p
by Brian on April 19th, 2008
I should be good for at least another hundred years then;)
by gtravels loves her life penguin on April 19th, 2008
Good. I hate to think of this planet without you, G. :)
by unknown on April 19th, 2008
Awww, this planet would suck without you too missy;)
by gtravels loves her life penguin on April 19th, 2008
Well, that's why I am gonna be here forever. :)
by unknown on April 19th, 2008
You'd better be, or I'm coming after you!;)
by gtravels loves her life penguin on April 19th, 2008
I will keep that in mind. :)
by unknown on April 19th, 2008
Honest .. Abe?
by r i p facebook on April 19th, 2008
lol
by canbfrisky on May 2nd, 2010