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1899 – 1987Fred Astaire (1899-1987)Died 22 June 1987, aged 88Astaire was an American dancer, actor and choreographer renowned for his partnership with Ginger Rogers in a series of Hollywood musicals during the 1930s. He is widely regarded as the most influential dancer in the history of film. He died in Los Angeles.