Fred Astaire

Died: 06-22-1987

Cause of death: Pneumonia

Born: 05-10-1899

Death Summary: Fred Astaire died of pneumonia at the age of 88.

Who was Fred Astaire: One the greatest dancers of all times. Also an actor and singer. He appeared in more than 40 movies, 10 of which he did with Ginger Rogers. Some of the most famous ones are: "Swing Time", "Flying Down to Rio", "Top Hat" and "The Gay Divorcee".