James Dean’s Death Is Still Being Debated Today

It’s been close to seven decades since his death, and yet the world seems to still be fascinated with James Dean. With such a brief time in the spotlight, he sure made an impression. Of course, his striking looks made it easy to look – and remember – him. But why, oh why, did we have to lose a Hollywood icon so suddenly and so soon?

Liz Taylor and James Dean / Rolf Wutherich and James Dean / James Dean / James Dean’s wrecked car

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The truth is that Dean’s death remains both disturbing and mystifying to this day. In fact, details have emerged regarding his autopsy and experts say that the movie star could indeed have been saved. Nonetheless, he’s gone and the eerie circumstances surrounding his death have only made him more of a legend.

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