When Did Fred Astaire Die?

Fred Astaire was an American dancer, actor, singer, choreographer, and television presenter. He is widely considered the greatest dancer in film history. His stage and subsequent film and television careers spanned a total of 76 years.

How did Fred Astaire die?

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Fred Astaire, who epitomized Hollywood elegance for 25 years dancing in top hat and tails with Ginger Rogers and other stars, died of pneumonia Monday in his wife's arms. He was 88. Astaire died at Century City Hospital at 4:25 a.m., his wife, Robyn, tearfully told reporters at a news conference.

What happened to Adele Astaire?

Adele Marie Astaire, the pixieish dancer who captivated audiences in New York and London in many musical comedies of the 1920's with her brother and dance partner, Fred, died yesterday in Phoenix at the age of 83. Members of the family said she had suffered a stroke on Jan. 6 and never recovered consciousness.