Famous actors died as a result of Bright's disease
Here are 2 famous actors from the world died in Bright's disease:
John Bunny
John Bunny (September 21, 1863 New York City-April 26, 1915 New Rochelle) was an American actor. He had two children, John Bunny, Jr. and George Bunny.
John Bunny began his career in the late 19th century as a stage actor, before transitioning to film in the early 20th century. He became known as one of the first comedic stars of silent film, and appeared in over 200 films throughout his career. Bunny was noted for his portly figure and jovial personality, often playing the role of a bumbling, lovable character. He was a popular figure in the early years of cinema, and is considered a pioneer of American comedy. Bunny’s sudden death in 1915, at the age of 51, was attributed to Bright’s disease, a kidney ailment.
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John C. Rice
John C. Rice (November 27, 2014 Sullivan County-June 5, 1915 Philadelphia) also known as John Rice or John C. Hilburg was an American actor.
He began his career on stage before transitioning to film, appearing in over 150 silent films from 1912 to 1925. Rice played a variety of roles, but was often cast as the leading man or romantic interest. Some of his notable films include "The Fool's Revenge" (1916), "The Scarlet Letter" (1917), and "Bonds of Honor" (1919). After retiring from acting, he worked as a real estate agent in Los Angeles. Rice passed away at the age of 78 in 1915.
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