Errol Flynn, the legendary movie star, passed away October 14, 1959, at the age of 50. Born in Tasmania in 1909, Flynn began his career as an action and adventure film actor in Australia before coming to the United States in the mid 1930s. Flynn’s early roles in the US included the swashbuckling pirate in the 1935 film Captain Blood, a role that earned him international acclaim and stardom. Flynn's career was characterized by his on-screen charisma and charisma off-screen, with a cavalier attitude and unending sense of adventure. His career included lead roles in many noteworthy films such as The Adventures of Robin Hood, They Died With Their Boots On, and the 1939 adaptation of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex. Flynn was known for his larger-than-life persona and defiance of convention, and his private life was the source of both fascination and controversy. After his death in 1959 at the age of 50, Flynn left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and entertain generations of fans.