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1893 – 1971Harold Lloyd (1893-1971)Died 8 March 1971, aged 77Harold Lloyd was one of the most popular and prolific stars of silent-era comedy, known for death-defying physical stunts such as hanging from a clock face in Safety Last!. He rivaled Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton in box-office popularity during the 1920s. He later became a philanthropist and photography enthusiast.