Jimmy Dean
American singer, actor and businessman (1928-2010)
Jimmy Ray Dean (August 10, 1928 – June 13, 2010)[1] was an American country music singer, television host, actor, and businessman. He was the creator of the Jimmy Dean sausage brand.
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| Birth name | Jimmy Ray Dean |
| Born | August 10, 1928 Plainview, Texas |
| Died | June 13, 2010 (aged 81) Varina, Virginia[1] |
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| Years active | 1953–2010 |
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He became a national television personality starting on CBS in 1957. His best known hit was "Big Bad John" and he was known for his 1963 television series The Jimmy Dean Show. He died on June 13, 2010, at the age of 81.
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Weber, Bruce (June 14, 2010). "Jimmy Dean, Singer and Businessman, Dies at 81". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
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