Ricky Nelson

Dead

Born: 5/8/1940 in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
Died: 12/31/1985
Age: 45
Cause of death: plane crash

Full name: Eric Hillard Nelson
Noted For: actor, "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" (himself, 1952-66). Pop singer; hits include "Poor Little Fool" (1958), "Travelin' Man" (1961), and "Garden Party" (1972). Son of actors Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard, brother of actor David Nelson.