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▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Fleming's Early Life And Career 04:34 - The Role That Made Fleming A Star 06:06 - Fleming's Career Post-Rawhide 07:36 - Outro
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Born on the Fourth of July, 1925, actor Eric Fleming is perhaps best remembered for his role as Gil Favor on the long-running and hugely influential CBS Western series Rawhide.
That show, which ran from 1959 to 1966, is often credited with turning Fleming's co-star Clint Eastwood into a household name. But despite the fact that Eastwood is the name that most people typically think of when remembering Rawhide, it was really Fleming that was supposed to be the full-fledged, top-billed star of the series.
Rawhide was undoubtedly the highlight of Fleming's acting career, but he might have gone on to outperform that role if he hadn't passed away at such a young age under haunting circumstances. Eric tragically was killed in a horrific accident in the Huallaga River on September 28, 1966. He was only 41 years old when he left behind his soon-to-be wife Lynne Garber. It's no telling what his career might have looked like if he hadn't died in such an untimely way.
Right before his death, Fleming had just signed a contract to star in an episode of an anthology series called Off to See The Wizard that was intended to receive a theatrical release in Europe. In a few fateful moments, everything that Fleming's life and professional career might have been was snuffed out, but that wasn't the only bit of tragedy that marred Fleming's life story. Join Facts Verse as we reveal the series of tragic events that led to Eric Fleming's death.
Tragic Events That Led to Eric Fleming’s Death Gil Favor From Rawhide
By: Facts Verse Title: Tragic Events That Led to Eric Fleming’s Death (Gil Favor From Rawhide) Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kkfeIhs2M0
