W.C. Fields death in 1946....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 26, 1946.
 
* William Claude Dukenfield
* W. C. Fields death (1st report)
* Actor - Comedian

The front page has a five column heading: "W. C. Fields, Famed Comedian, Dies" with subhead and small photo. (see images) Nice to have on the front page.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

AI notes: W.C. Fields, the iconic American comedian, actor, and vaudeville performer, passed away on December 25, 1946, in Pasadena, California, at the age of 66. Known for his distinctive drawling voice, cigar-smoking persona, and curmudgeonly screen characters, Fields had become a beloved figure in both stage and film. His career spanned vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood, with notable films including It’s a Gift (1934), The Bank Dick (1940), and My Little Chickadee (1940) alongside Mae West. Fields’ comedic style often revolved around misanthropic humor, sarcasm, and a playful disdain for authority, which endeared him to audiences even as his personal life was marked by struggles with health and alcohol. His death came just after Christmas, cementing a bittersweet end to the life of one of America’s most memorable comedic talents.