Chico Marx the first to die. He is entombed in a crypt at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California. Chico's younger brother Gummo is in a crypt across the hall from him. Many actors have portrayed Chico in stage revivals of Marx Brothers works, including Peter Slutsker, Les Marsden and Matt Roper. Chico Marx Leonard "Chico" Marx (March 22, 1887 – October 11, 1961) was an American comedian, musician, actor and film star. He was a member of the Marx Brothers (with Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, and Zeppo Marx). His persona in the act was that of a charming, uneducated
SS Adolph Woermann On 16 November 1939 she left Lobito disguised as the Portuguese ship to try to reach South America. The British passenger liner traced "Adolph Woermann" and alerted the Royal Navy light cruiser . When "Neptune" approached on 22 November, "Adolph Woermann"s Master, Otto Burfeind, evacuated his ship and scuttled her according to standing orders. Crew and passengers were rescued in a friendly manner by the "Neptune"s crew. It is reported that one "Neptune" crew member was injured in trying to save the liner by going onboard to close the seacocks. Passengers and crew of "Adolph Woermann" were taken to England