Famous actors died as a result of Accidental discharge

Here are 2 famous actors from the world died in Accidental discharge:

Russ Columbo

Russ Columbo (January 14, 1908 Camden-September 2, 1934 Beverly Hills) also known as Colombo, Russ, Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo or Russ Colombo was an American singer and actor.

Russ Columbo became known for his smooth baritone voice and his romantic ballads. He started his career as a violinist and later transitioned to singing in nightclubs before signing with 20th Century Fox in 1931 to appear in films. However, his film career was cut short due to a tragic incident in 1934 where he was fatally shot by a friend while showing off a new gun. His legacy continued after his death with posthumous hits like "You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)" and "Prisoner of Love." He was also a pioneering force in the use of microphones in music recordings.

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Ettore Manni

Ettore Manni (May 6, 1927 Rome-July 27, 1979 Rome) also known as Red Carter or Arturo Manny was an Italian actor.

Manni began his acting career in the late 1940s, appearing in small roles in Italian films. He later gained fame in the 1950s and 1960s for his roles in popular movies like "Hercules and the Captive Women" (1961) and "The Last Days of Pompeii" (1959). Manni was also known for his appearances in spaghetti westerns and spy movies, including "For a Few Dollars More" (1965) and "Agent 3S3: Passport to Hell" (1965).

Despite his success on screen, Manni struggled with personal issues and had a reputation for being difficult to work with. He was married three times, including to actress Elsa Martinelli. Manni's career was cut short when he died of a heart attack in 1979 at the age of 52.

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