Jackie Gleason (Feb. 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987)

Jackie Gleason died 22 years ago

Jackie Gleason was born on February 26, 1916 as Herbert Walton Gleason, Jr. in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He acted as “Ralph Kramden” in the TV sitcom The Honeymooners. Mr. Gleason died on June 24, 1987 in Lauderhill, Florida.

Jackie Gleason died today – 21 years ago

Actor (in Smokey and the Bandit) Jackie Gleason was born as Herbert Walton Gleason, Jr. on February 26, 1916 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. He said, “Thin people are beautiful, but fat people are adorable." [Like furry kittens.]... Mr. Gleason died on June 24, 1987 in Lauderhill, Florida.

Sara Orne Jewett died today – 98 years ago

U.S. writer Sara Orne Jewett was born on September 3, 1849 in South Berwick, Maine. She said, “Yes'm, old friends is always best, 'less you can catch a new one that's fit to make an old one out of.” {1} [Bless ‘em all.]... Ms. Jewett died in 1909.

U.S. President (22th & 24th) Grover Cleveland was born on March 18, 1837 in Caldwell, New Jersey. He said, “In the scheme of our national government, the presidency is preeminently the people's office.” {1} [Then I’m moving in tomorrow.]... Mr. Cleveland died in 1908 in Princeton, New Jersey.

U.S. actor Jackie Gleason was born on February 26, 1916 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He said, “The second day of a diet is always easier than the first. By the second day you're off it.” {1} [I wouldn’t know: I don’t diet... but I try to eat healthily.]... Mr. Gleason died in 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

U.S. actor Brian Keith was born on November 14, 1921 in Bayonne, New Jersey. He said, “In other words...you can't be a misogynist and expect women to appreciate you." {2} [Ya’ think?]... Mr. Keith died in 1997 in Malibu, California of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

{1} Source: www.brainyquote.com
{2} Source: www.born-today.com