Stars who died tragically on Christmas Day

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James Brown

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His fiery performances and unique style made him a star with a career spanning over 50 years.

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Charlie Chaplin

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He eventually moved to the US and became a silent film star.

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Chaplin's health had deteriorated in the last few years prior to his death

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George Michael

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George Michael passed away in December 2016

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Dean Martin

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A member of the Rat Pack, Dean Martin was nicknamed "The King of Cool.

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Eartha Kitt

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Stars who died tragically on Christmas Day

Stars who died tragically on Christmas Day

James Brown

James Brown

His fiery performances and unique style made him a star with a career spanning over 50 years.

His fiery performances and unique style made him a star with a career spanning over 50 years.

James Brown

James Brown

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

He eventually moved to the US and became a silent film star.

He eventually moved to the US and became a silent film star.

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Chaplin's health had deteriorated in the last few years prior to his death

Chaplin's health had deteriorated in the last few years prior to his death

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

George Michael

George Michael

George Michael passed away in December 2016

George Michael passed away in December 2016

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

A member of the Rat Pack, Dean Martin was nicknamed "The King of Cool.

A member of the Rat Pack, Dean Martin was nicknamed "The King of Cool.

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt

Famous director Orson Welles famously named the dancer, singer, and actress the "most interesting lady in the world.

Famous director Orson Welles famously named the dancer, singer, and actress the "most interesting lady in the world.