- Sammy Davis Jr. was a legendary entertainer
- He liked to live on the wild side
- THIS was his cause of death
He was most famously known as a member of the "Rat Pack" where he performed all over the world. Known as one of the first Black superstars, the actor, dancer and musician fought to break through barriers of mainstream culture. On May 16, 1990, the legend that was Sammy Davis Jr., died at the age of 64.
Sammy was unique
He died of pneumonia due to laryngeal carcinoma just eight months after being diagnosed with cancer. Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter analyzed every detail in his records to discover whether there was something else going on that contributed to his early death.
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Watch the video above to learn more!
