died Kim Peek prototype of Dustin Hoffman Rain Man film 1988

The prototype of hero Dustin Lee Hoffman in film "Rain Man" has died December 19, 2009 in Murray, Utah, U.S..
Kim Peek was born on November 11, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. Kim Peek which has become by prototype of the protagonist Oscar's film "Rain Man" has died aged 58.
As relatives of Kim Peek have informed, he has died in hospital where has been hospitalised after heart attack.
It is known that Kim Peek which had syndrome savant, possessed infallible memory - it could remember the book, having recited it once.
The film "Rain Man" has received four awards Oscar - for the best film, the best director, the best scenario and the best actor (Dustin Lee Hoffman).
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