These Celebrities Died Tragically Young

Buddy Holly, 22 Years Old

Buddy Holly, one of the most central figures of 1950s rock and roll, was signed to Decca Records following opening gigs with Elvis Presley and Bill Haley & His Comets. He was responsible for hits like "That'll Be The Day" and "Peggy Sue." He was married in 1958, and a year later, at the age of 22, he died in a freak plane crash. His music has been a long withstanding influence on artists like Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Eric Clapton.

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Channing Tatum played a bartender in Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" music video. He made $400 for the role.
Brad Pitt first gained recognition as a cowboy hitchhiker in the road movie Thelma & Louise.
Lady Gaga wrote “Just Dance” and “Born This Way” in just 10 minutes.
A far cry from her upper-class role on Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester was born in prison; her mother was serving time for smuggling drugs.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.