Celebrities who died too young

Published On: Apr 04 2012 09:16:54 AM CDT   Updated On: Apr 04 2013 01:00:00 AM CDT

With April 4 marking what would have been Heath Ledger's 34th birthday, join us in remembering the late actor and these other celebrities who died too early.

Ritchie Valens - celebs died too young
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Rock and Roll pioneer Ritchie Valens had a recording career that lasted all of eight months, scoring several hits, including "La Bamba," before dying at age 17 in the same plane crash that claimed Buddy Holly and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.

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