Rat Pack and their Mascots
The rat pack was always known for its close ties with famous actresses. Lauren Bacall, Shirley MacLaine, Marilyn Monroe, Juliette Prowse, and Angie Dickinson were always seen with the group during famous outings. They also made appearances in the rat pack's films.
Sammy Davis Jr.'s Death
Sammy Davis Jr. began developing symptoms from a cancerous tumor in his throat. He denied throat surgery because he wanted to keep his voice and opted for chemo and radiation therapy. It was successful at first, but cancer returned and he needed his larynx removed. He died of complications from throat cancer at his home in Beverly Hills, California on May 16, 1990, at the age of 64.