August 9
2007 – Matthew McGrory, who played “Tiny Firefly,” in “House of 1000 Corpses” and “The Devil’s Rejects,” passed away at the age of 32. He also appeared in “Men In Black II” and “The Dead Hate The Living.”
2003 – Dancer/actor Gregory Hines passed away at the age of 57. He starred in the films “Eve Of Destruction” and “Wolfen.”
1969 – Sharon Tate, former wife of director Roman Polanski, was murdered at the age of 26, by members of the “Manson Clan.” She starred in her husband’s film “The Fearless Vampire Killers” and had a small role in his film “Rosemary’s Baby.”
