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FAIRMOUNT, Ind. (WANE) — Saturday marks 68 years since the death of actor James Dean, who died in a crash in California in 1955. To honor Dean’s life and legacy, fans of one of the well-known faces of ...

Few towns go as all-out for their most famous son as Fairmount, Indiana. For nearly 50 years, James Dean fans have flocked about an hour north of Indianapolis every September for an annual festival ...

He was killed in a car accident while driving his beloved Porsche 550 Spyder The actor was laid to rest in his hometown of Fairmount, Ind., where a memorial and museum now honor Dean Known for his ...

Nearly seven decades ago, actor James Dean died in a fateful crash in a quiet part of San Luis Obispo County where Highways 41 and 46 meet. The short-lived movie star’s legacy on and off the silver ...

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FAIRMOUNT, Ind. (WANE) — The small town of Fairmount about 60 miles south of Fort Wayne, is home to arguably one of the greatest actors in American history… James Dean. Dean is notably famous for ...

Known for his rebellious spirit and magnetic intensity, James Dean’s life was cut short 70 years ago by a sudden tragedy far from the silver screen. On Sept. 30, 1955, the 24-year-old actor was ...