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1. In 1950 the Associated Press voted this man as the greatest boxing exponent in the first half of the 20th century. In his professional career he won 65 of 70 fights with 48 knockouts. He passed away on May 31st 1983 at the age of 87. This man, after his eventual title loss, coined the phrase used by President Ronald Reagan some thirty five years later. Who was he?
2. This actor became famous as the straight man in what proved to be a great comedy duo. In 1938 they gained national exposure on a popular radio show and made 36 films between 1940 and 1956. He passed away in early 1974 at the age of 78. Groucho Marx rated him "the greatest straight-man ever". Who was he?
3. This lady's initial bit parts in early 30's movies showed her to have a unique talent and, in 1939, she won a part in a movie that has become an all-time classic. Her performance was immediately noticed by the Academy. She passed away in 1952 at the age of 57. Sadly, she had to receive her greatest award in front of a segregated audience. Who was she?
4. Into the sound era of films this man proved himself a great comedian. At that time he was a standout with his deadpan expression and his pork-pie hat. He died in February 1966 at the age of 70. This man produced a silent film in 1926 that went on to become rated #18 best American movie of all time by the American Film Institute in 2007. Who was he?
5. This lady developed into an internationally famous comedienne after teaming up with a man who she worked with from 1922 until 1958, and married in 1926. She became a crowd favourite by playing the fall-guy and the butt of all the jokes delivered by her partner. The duo refused an offer to star in the now famous "Road" series of movies. She passed away in 1964 at the age of 69. Who was she?
6. This baseball champion played 22 seasons in the major league and made his name as a batting genius while being a very adept outfielder and pitcher and hit 714 home runs and had a slugging percentage of .690. Unfortunately he passed away well before his time in 1948 at the age of 53. This champion player, more often than not, tops the lists of greatest baseballers ever. Who was he?
7. This man soon developed into a silent movie star, after migrating to the US. He appeared in twenty nine movies by 1926, usually as a heroic figure and built up a legion of fans, mainly women. So it caused great concern when he collapsed with severe appendicitis and died on the 23rd August 1926 at the age of 31. He was mentioned in the Bangles #2 Billboard hit of 1986 "Manic Monday". Who was he?
8. In 1935 this talented actor was offered the lead character in a western movie that led to him and his pseudonym became so famous that sixty six films were made in this series. He soon became a real hero figure, with the kids in particular. He passed away in 1972 aged 77. This movie star, later, turned down an offer to play Moses in the epic movie "The Ten Commandments". Who was he?
9. This man was one of three brothers who went into show business together and became renowned comedians. Besides working in this zany trio he also appeared in other movies but returned to his original comical character in 1946 where he remained until his death in 1955 at the age of 60. This man, for a while, was jokingly billed "the ugliest man in Hollywood". Who was he?
10. By now you may have figured out the Common Bond that connects those nine people, with a very definite clue given in every question. What is it?
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