Does anyone remember who died the day Smarty Jones lost his bid for the Triple Crown?

Question

Today, Big Brown was going for the Triple Crown and it was announced that Jim Mckay passed away and when Smarty Jones was going for the Triple Crown,another famous person passed away. I felt that it was a very bad omen,but I still hoped that Big Brown would win.

Answer 1

if you gave me the date i could help you or the person that died

Answer 2

POOR BIG BROWN I JUST WATCHED IT OH HAW SAD.   LAST... WHAT?    tHAT JOC MUST HAVE GAINED WEIGHT,OR POSSIBLY GREW

Answer 3

i do remember.... it was a sad day....

Answer 4

I think it was Ronald Reagan, wasn't it?

I could be wrong, but that is what I remember for some reason...