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    What Little Rascals alumnus died from acute hepatitis contracted while in the hospital for a minor operation?

    Question #91245. Asked by BRY2K. (Jan 17 08 3:01 PM)


    themonarch

    		I'm not sure if this was from acute hepatitis but he did die after an operation, Norman Myers Chaney also known as "Chubby" on "The Little Rascals".

    After leaving the gang, Chaney returned to Maryland and entered public school, where he excelled in his studies. Chaney never grew beyond four feet and seven inches; his weight continued to increase, and it was discovered that he had a glandular ailment. He underwent surgery for his ailment in 1935, his weight dropping from over 300 pounds (136 kg) to less than 140 pounds (64 kg). Chaney became seriously ill afterwards, and died on May 29, 1936 at the age of 18. Chaney was the first of the regular "Our Gang" alumni to pass away, and the only one to not live to see the end of the series in 1944.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_%22Chubby%22_Chaney


    Jan 17 08, 9:00 PM
    star_gazer

    		"Don't call me Norman call me Chubsy Ubbsy."

    Jan 17 08, 11:18 PM
    MonkeyOnALeash

    		Chubby...The legend!


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bbLlvHmJjc

    Jan 17 08, 11:48 PM

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