“With his striking blue eyes and charming smile, this teen heartthrob captured countless hearts. His tragic death in a plane crash sparked endless rumors and conspiracy theories, while his children kept the real story private.”
Ricky Nelson was one of the most recognizable figures in early American pop culture, admired for both his music and his long-running television presence. Rising to fame as a teenager on *The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet*, he managed what few child stars ever achieve: growing up in the public eye while successfully evolving as…