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Events on Wednesday 15 May 1833 1
1787 – 1833Edmund Kean (1787-1833)Died 15 May 1833, aged 45Edmund Kean was one of the most celebrated British stage actors of his generation, renowned for intense performances of Shakespearean roles such as Shylock, Othello, and Richard III. His acting style influenced a generation of performers across Britain and the United States. Years of heavy drinking and declining health ended his career shortly before his death.