Joe Derita
Comedian
Comedian who is best known as the "sixth" member of The Three Stooges, and the "second" Curly.
He joined the burlesque circuit during his teen years and won support as a comedian instantly.
He suffered a stroke in 1970, temporarily halting the production of 'The Three Stooges.'
The chorus girl Bonnie Brooks won his heart in 1935 and married him, but Jean Sullivan became his second wife after Bonnie passed away in 1965.
He performed in Europe as a part of the United Service Organization with stars such as Bing Crosby.