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Savaged by Ostriches

Billie Ritchie (1879-1921) was a Glaswegian actor who built a career on impersonating Charlie Chaplin, though he always claimed that Chaplin stole his act and look. He died after being savaged by ostriches he was mistreating on set.

References

Dundee Evening Telegraph. 4th August 1921. pg. 6