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ACTRESS JENNIFER JASON LEIGH IS 50 TODAY!

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Jennifer Jason Leigh (born Jennifer Leigh Morrow) is the daughter
of actor Vic Morrow and screenwriter Barbara Turner. Her father
died in 1982   when a stunt helicopter crashed on him during the
filming of Twilight Zone: The Movie. Leigh changed her surname
early in her acting career, taking the meddle name of “Jason” in
honor of a family friend, actor Jason Robards. Jennifer is  best
known for her role in Fast Times at Ridgemont High ( 1982).

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Vic Morrow

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Jennifer Jason Leigh as seen in Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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OVER IN A BARREL ON THIS DAY IN 1901

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Niagara Falls

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A 63 year old Daredevil named Anna Edson Taylor (above) became the first
person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a airtight wooden barrel. She
dropped 175 feet while wearing a leather harness. Soft cushions were placed
inside the barrel to help protect her during the stunt. Taylor was shaken up
but not badly hurt, just one small cut on her forehead. She was desperate for
money to help pay off her debts. The widowed unemployed schoolteacher
died a pauper in 1921. 

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Anna being helped to dry ground after her ride down the falls

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