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The Last Photo Taken of Famous Historic Figures

Shannon Quinn February 28, 2023 24 min

Martin Luther King Jr. stands with fellow civil rights leaders on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., on April 3, 1968 -- one day before he was assassinated while standing in approximately the same place. From left are Hosea Williams, Jesse Jackson, King and Ralph Abernathy.

Alan Rickman

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Actor Alan Rickman was an English director, best known for his roles in films such as “Die Hard”, “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves”, “Sense and Sensibility”, and the “Harry Potter” series. Most of you will remember him as Professor Snape. But he was a famous actor in Great Britain who had a long and fruitful career.

He was born on February 21, 1946, and passed away on January 14, 2016, at the age of 69 due to pancreatic cancer. His death was a shock to many in the entertainment industry and to his fans. After his death, there was a moving tribute to him by Harry Potter fans.