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Jack Dunn

1917 – 1938

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About Jack Dunn

Lived 1917 – 1938 (aged 21). Jack Dunn was a British figure skater.

John Edward Powell Dunn (28 March 1917 – 16 July 1938) was a British figure skater who competed in the 1930s. His best finish was a silver medal at the 1935 World Figure Skating Championships.

Dunn was a close friend and lover of Sonja Henie, who was training in London towards the end of her competitive career. Following Henie's victory at the 1936 Winter Olympics, where Dunn placed sixth in the singles event, he accompanied the Henie family to the United States and became her professional skating partner in her touring ice show for the next two years. Their relationship ended when Henie became involved with Tyrone Power. Shortly afterward, in 1938, Dunn died from tularemia contracted from handling a rabbit while on a hunting trip in Texas. He died in Hollywood.

At the time of his death Dunn had appeared in the movie Everybody's Girl, been cast by producer Edward Small in the lead of The Duke of West Point (1938) and was in the running to play Rudolph Valentino in a film based on that actor's life.

Results Event 1934 1935 1936 Winter Olympic Games 6th World Championships 2nd 4th European Championships 6th 4th British Championships 2nd 2nd

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John "Jack" Edward Powell Dunn, John Edward Powell Dunn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Dunn?

figure skater

When was Jack Dunn born?

Jack Dunn was born on 28 March 1917 in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

When did Jack Dunn die?

Jack Dunn died on 16 July 1938 in Los Angeles.

What was Jack Dunn's occupation?

Jack Dunn was a figure skater.

What nationality was Jack Dunn?

Jack Dunn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Dunn

· Wikidata: Q247977

· DBpedia: Jack Dunn (figure skater)

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