Maribel Vinson

Profession: Figure Skater

Biography: Maribel Vinson's parents were both figure skaters, and Vinson herself began skating at an early age. She would go to be the U.S. women's champion nine time and the U.S. pairs champion four times with George Hill.

Vinson married Canadian skater Guy Owen, with whom she had two daughters. Their daughters, Laurence and Maribel, were accomplished figure skaters in their own rights.

Tragically Vinson-Owen died with her two daughters in the 1961 Sabena Flight 548 plane crash. The entire U.S. figure skating team also died in this crash.

Born: October 12, 1911
Birthplace: Winchester, Massachusetts, USA

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra

Died: February 15, 1961 (aged 49)
Cause of Death: Plane crash