The Way It Was
Obituaries John Belushi John Belushi died in the summer of 198,2 as a result of an overdose of cocaine and heroin. He was 33 (photo at left). Belushi, who was a very physical comic, became famous on the TV show, Saturday Nithl Live. On that program he was recognized for his performance of the "Samurai Warrior." He also starred in the movie Animal House.
Karen Carpenter Karen Carpenter died in February, 1983, as a result of a heart attack. She was 32. For years previous, Karen had suffered from Anorexia Nervosa. Karen and her brother, Richard, were popular in the 1970's as a singing group. They were recognized for their songs, "Close to You" and "We've Only Just Begun."
Paul "Bear" Bryant In the winter of 1983 America lost one of its most famous football legends: Paul "Bear" Bryant. Bryant achieved fame as the football coach for the Crimson Tide of Alabama. Two years perviously the state legislature of Alabama increased the retirement age so that Bryant could continue coaching. During the 1981 football season, Bryant achieved even greater recognition when he became the winninge.st football coach of all time.
Grace Kelly In the fall of 1982 Princess Grace Kelly died in Monaco as a result of a car accident. The Princess was 52. Before her marriage to Prince Rainier, Grace Kelly had a five-year career as an actress. During that time she appeared in 11 films and won 1 Oscar. In Monaco she was a concerned mother and a diligent worker for the people of her country.
Leonid Brezhnev Leonid Brezhnev, the General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party Central Committee, died on November 10, 1982, at the age of 75. After succeeding Nikita Khrushchev in 1964, he ruled the USSR for 18 years. During his reign, Brezhnev built Soviet nuclear strength. He also directed the Russians in crushing Czechoslovakia and invading Afghanistan. Muri Andropov, age 68, was chosen to be Brezhnev's successor.
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