Remembering Gene Kelly on the 28th Anniversary of his death

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Remembering Gene Kelly, 28 Years Later
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It has been exactly 28 long years since Gene Kelly died in Beverly Hills on February 2, 1996 at the age of 83. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Gene Kelly (Singin' in the Rain, An American in Paris, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Kelly, a cultural icon

Born Eugene Curran Kelly in Pittsburgh on August 23, 1912, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Kelly was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1952 he touched the hearts of millions as Don Lockwood in ‘Singin' in the Rain’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 28 years since the tragic loss of Gene Kelly and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Gene Kelly is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Gene Kelly.

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