In Memoriam 1974: Famous Faces We Lost in 1974

[tomperkins]

As I looked at the causes of so many deaths of the famous, especially in the sixties, I wonder how many were attributed to cigarettes!

[dougmorris]

It's almost strange, seeing many of these faces again after so many years. I was 13 in 1974, now in my 60s. And shocked to see Edward Platt committed suicide? Wow. Anyway, I love your videos. Thank you. 🙏

[shaunstrasser]

Tex and John Ritter died from the same issue Aortic Dessention

[danhutson]

It's difficult to believe that so many who died in 1974, were relatively young. And another thing that blows my mind, is that it was 50 years ago. I was 18 & graduated from high school on May 29, 1974!

[BallparkHunter]

Tim Horton started a coffee shop to have income after he retired from hockey. If he only knew how big his little shop would become.

[lduranceau]

During the 70's, it was starting to be understood that cigarette smoking could cause lung cancer. However, many people before the 70's passed away from smoking due to not knowing this. As a result, you will find that many people in this video passed away this way.

[kathleenduggan]

it's ironic that Tex Ritter and John Ritter (his son and an amazing actor) both died from Disected Aortas

[debandmike]

The term "accidental drug overdose" is just stupid. You took the drug you took the risk. It's like saying I was playing Russian roulette and accidentally killed myself. Although you wouldn't be able to say it like that because you would be dead.

[MrBluefreako]

Frank Sutton was SO good as Sergeant Carter on Gomer Pyle.

[KevinMiller-xnvu]

Every time I watch Gomer Pyle, it makes me think of the comic strip Beetle Bailey, with Gomer being Beetle, and Sgt. Carter being Sgt. Snorkle.

[buckeyefangirl]

I was 18 in 74 and remember losing these folks. Long time ago but sometimes seems like yesterday.

[kbobdonahue]

My birthmom Sally died in March 1974. Her favorite song was "Satin Doll" by Duke Ellington. RIP Mom, I will always love you. ❤😢

[mikeseier]

Didn’t Tex Ritter’s son John die of the same thing?

[ksw]

I remember Billy De Wolfe as the voice of Professor Hinkle in Frosty The Snowman

[SnBsMT]

0:15 - Interesting... John Ritter also died of an aortic dissection, same as his dad, Tex... If I were Jason Ritter, I'd be worried.

[gator]

Crazy to think that as a kid growing up in the 70's, many of the people who I watched on daytime tv reruns were already dead, and many so young.

[steveclayton]

Jack Benny diagnosed with cancer Oct.74 died December 74, Hollywood was in shock!Terrible loss, what a shame!

[DavidBayliff]

I loved Jack Benny a great actor he was the greatest comedian ever

[mjmorriplymouth]

Moorehead was one of many people involved with the film “The Conqueror” who developed cancer which was attributed to radioactive fallout from open air testing in Utah. She was very open about her concern of being harmed.

[meggieh]

It's sad to think that beginning with the passing of Bud Abbott, we lost four iconic comedians in just over twelve months. Bud Abbott passed away the last week of April 1974 followed by Jack Benny the last week of December. We then lost Larry Fine the last week of January 1975 and finally Moe Howard the first week of May. Legends lost in such a quick amount of time.