This Day in History: Actor James Dean dies in car crash

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This Day in History: Actor James Dean dies in car crash
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On this day in 1955, actor James Dean was killed in a car crash in Cholame, California. He was only 24 years old.

Dean became a star for his performance in “East of Eden,” for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. He became a cultural icon after his death with the release “Rebel Without a Cause,” and “Giant."Aside from acting, Dean had a love for auto racing, and competed in races when he wasn’t filming. He was scheduled to compete in a race in Salinas, California on Oct. 1-2, and was driving his brand new Porsche 550 Spyder to the event.Watch the video above to see the full story.

Aside from acting, Dean had a love for auto racing, and competed in races when he wasn’t filming. He was scheduled to compete in a race in Salinas, California on Oct. 1-2, and was driving his brand new Porsche 550 Spyder to the event.

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