American movie stars died at 24
Here are 3 famous actresses from United States of America died at 24:
Eliza Poe
Eliza Poe (April 5, 1787 London-December 8, 1811 Richmond) also known as Elizabeth Arnold Poe or Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe was an American theater actress and actor. Her children are called Edgar Allan Poe, William Henry Leonard Poe and Rosalie Mackenzie Poe.
She died caused by tuberculosis.
Eliza Poe, born in London in 1787, moved to the United States as a child with her parents who were both actors. She followed in their footsteps and became a well-known theater actress in her own right. Eliza had a tumultuous personal life, with her marriage to David Poe Jr. (a lawyer and actor) being strained due to his alcoholism and early death from tuberculosis. After his death, Eliza struggled financially and was forced to place her children in the care of various foster families. Her son, Edgar Allan Poe, went on to become one of the most famous writers of his time, but tragically, he was also plagued by financial difficulties and personal demons. Eliza herself died at the age of 24 from tuberculosis, leaving behind her legacy as an accomplished actress and the mother of one of America's greatest literary figures.
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Judy Tyler
Judy Tyler (October 9, 1932 Milwaukee-July 4, 1957 Rock River) also known as judy_tyler or Judith Mae Hess was an American actor.
She died in traffic collision.
Judy Tyler started her acting career on television in the early 1950s, appearing in various shows such as "Studio One in Hollywood" and "Robert Montgomery Presents." She then transitioned to film and starred in the musical "Rock Around the Clock" in 1956, which became a hit and showcased her singing and dancing talents.
Following the success of "Rock Around the Clock," Tyler was cast as Elvis Presley's love interest in the film "Jailhouse Rock" (1957). However, she tragically passed away in a car accident on July 4, 1957, just days after completing filming for the movie. She was only 24 years old at the time of her death. Despite her short career, Tyler's talent and beauty remain remembered by many filmgoers and music enthusiasts.
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Martha Mansfield
Martha Mansfield (July 14, 1899 New York City-November 30, 1923 San Antonio) a.k.a. Martha Ehrlich, Martha Early or Martha Erlich was an American actor, dancer and model.
She died caused by burn.
Martha Mansfield began her career as a dancer in New York City before transitioning to acting in Hollywood in the 1910s. She appeared in over 30 films during her career, including "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1920) and "The Warrens of Virginia" (1924). Mansfield was also known for her work as a model, famously posing for the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine in 1922.
On November 30, 1923, Mansfield was filming a scene for the film "The Warrens of Virginia" when her costume, which had been sprayed with a highly flammable substance, caught fire. Despite immediate efforts to extinguish the flames, Mansfield suffered severe burns and died the next day in a San Antonio hospital at the age of 24.
Mansfield's tragic death led to increased safety protocols on film sets and a greater awareness of the potential dangers of working with highly flammable materials in the film industry.
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