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Remembering Clark Gable
Clark Gable died 61 years ago today, at the age of 59. A heart attack claimed the life of Hollywood’s King and all were shocked at his sudden death. Here are two news articles that ran side by side in newspapers around the world, by the United Press: CLARK GABLE IS TAKEN BY DEATH Clark Gable, the he-man “king” of Hollywood with the engaging smile and big ears, died last night of a heart attack four months away from his life’s dream–the birth of his first child. The reigning 59=year-old star of movies for 30 years died unexpectedly in his Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital bed seconds before his pregnant wife could…