Dean tragically passed away in a car accident on Sept. 30, 1955, at the young age of 24. The Indiana-born James Dean only made three movies, “Giant,” “East of Eden” and “Rebel Without A ...

In February of 1955, the world grieved the loss of actor James Dean in a fatal car crash. A month later, Rebel Without A Cause was released. The movie was not only a box-office success but also a ...

One of the most notable artifacts in the collection is James Dean’s racing goggles. Brock said a woman in town found them at the crash site in 1955. “She said, ‘Hey, this where they belong ...

The 'Rebel Without a Cause' star was nominated posthumously twice in that category after tragically passing away at 24 years of age.