On This Day December 31 1985 - Singer and Actor Ricky Nelson Died in a Plane Crash

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On This Day December 31 1985 - Singer and Actor Ricky Nelson Died in a Plane Crash.

On this day December 31 1985, Ricky Nelson died in an airplane accident while traveling to a concert in Dallas. The crash brought a sudden and tragic end to the life of a performer who had successfully transitioned from teen idol to respected rock and country influenced artist.

Ricky Nelson remained active into the 1980s, continuing to tour and perform decades after his early fame. His death marked a somber moment at the close of the year and underscored how artists from earlier eras...
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