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Events on Wednesday 25 December 1946 1
1880 – 1946W. C. Fields (1880-1946)Died 25 December 1946, aged 66Fields was an American comedian and actor known for his misanthropic persona and distinctive drawl in films such as "The Bank Dick" and "My Little Chickadee". He died in Pasadena, California, after years of heavy drinking had damaged his health.