May 24
Ellington, Duke (Edward Kennedy)
b. April 29, 1899 d. May 24, 1974
Jazz Legend. Jazz composer, bandleader and pianist, often referred to as America's most prolific composer of the twentieth century. His written contributions are almost innumerable: thousands of songs and dozens of works in symphonic form, as well as complete scores for ballet, theater and film. His artistic development and sustained achievement are among the most spectacular in the history of music. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was born in April of 1899 into a black middle-class family. Cause of death: Lung cancer and pneumonia.
Martin, Dick
b. January 30, 1922 d. May 24, 2008
Entertainer, Director. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, he is best known as half of the team "Rowan & Martin," the long-time comedy act formed with his partner, Dan Rowan, in the 1950s. He was originally a writer for a radio sit-com "Duffy's Tavern" before teaming with Rowan. The two played nightclubs and Las Vegas which resulted in his 1962 role on "The Lucy Show". Cause of death: Respiratory complications.
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