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The 27 Club isn’t true, but it is real − a sociologist explains why myths endure and how they shape reality

There’s a certain allure to the notion that some of the world’s brightest stars burn out at the age of 27. The so-called 27 Club has captivated the public imagination for half a century. Its members ...
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Are famous people more likely to die at 27, or does dying at 27 make them more famous?

British singer Amy Winehouse performs at a concert in honor of Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday in 2008. Her untimely death helped fuel the myth of the 27 Club. (Lefteris Pitarakis / Associated Press) ...
ucdavis.edu

Is the '27 Club' Real? Researcher Looks at Myths That Endure

Jimi Hendrix is one of the rock stars in the "27 Club." A UC Davis researcher writes about this myth, or reality? (Getty Images) The 27 Club isn’t true, but it is real − a sociologist explains why ...
The Conversation

The 27 Club isn’t true, but it is real − a sociologist explains why myths endure and how they shape reality

Zackary Dunivin has received funding from the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Grant 1735095 “Interdisciplinary Training in Complex Networks and Systems.” Rather, we wanted to explore ...
Los Angeles Times

Are famous people more likely to die at 27, or does dying at 27 make them more famous?

Their deaths have fueled the notion that 27 is a lethal age for musicians and other notable artists. And they’ve got plenty of illustrious, tragic company — the most recent example being actor Chance ...