70 years ago today, the violent death of a young star rocked Hollywood. This is the legacy of James Dean

Seventy years ago today, actor James Dean was killed while driving his sports car on a remote highway in Central California.
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James Dean's Death: Inside the 24-Year-Old Actor's Tragic Car Crash, 70 Years Later

He was killed in a car accident while driving his beloved Porsche 550 Spyder The actor was laid to rest in his hometown of Fairmount, Ind., where a memorial and museum now honor Dean Known for his ...
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Veteran Aussie soccer player’s Porsche collection includes a rare James Dean tribute

League football, but destiny leads you to one of the most impressive garages we have ever seen. This is Andy Roberts' ...
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James Dean died in California crash 70 years ago. Could highway be renamed?

It’s been 70 years since Hollywood legend James Dean died in a car crash in Central California. The “Rebel Without a Cause” star was killed in a collision at the Cholame “Y” where Highway 41 and ...
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Elizabeth Taylor’s Emotional Interview Resurfaces on 70th Anniversary of James Dean's Death

70 years ago today, James Dean, one of the most prominent Hollywood actors in the 1950s, passed away in a car accident at just 24 years old. His death in 1955 amplified his cultural impact, making him ...
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SLO County James Dean memorial refurbished for 70th anniversary of actor’s death

Almost 70 years ago to the date of the fatal car crash that took the life of old Hollywood legend James Dean, the actor’s San Luis Obispo County memorial is set to return with a new look. Since 1977, ...
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James Dean fans are still absolutely obsessed with the Hollywood heartthrob 70 years after his tragic death: ‘Image of cool’

Few towns go as all-out for their most famous son as Fairmount, Indiana. For nearly 50 years, James Dean fans have flocked about an hour north of Indianapolis every September for an annual festival ...