Gregory Kelley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Gregory Kelley

figure skater

Date of Birth: 19-May-1944

Place of Birth: Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 15-Feb-1961

Profession: figure skater

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Gregory Kelley

  • Gregory Kelley (1944 – February 15, 1961) was an American figure skater who competed in men's singles.
  • He won the junior title at the United States Figure Skating Championships in 1959 and finished ninth at the 1960 World Figure Skating Championships after the top three U.S.
  • skaters skipped the event.
  • In 1961 he won the silver medal at the U.S.
  • Nationals and the bronze at the North American Figure Skating Championships. Away from the ice, Kelley aspired to be a doctor, like his father. Kelley was en route to the World Championships in 1961 when his plane (Sabena Flight 548) crashed near Brussels, Belgium, killing all on board.
  • He was 16 at the time of his death.
  • His sister, Nathalie, was also killed in the crash.

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