Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Larger-than-life Louis Zamperini Dies at 97 Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner, World War II hero, inspirational speaker and the subject of a book and upcoming movie has died in California at the age of 97. His family announced Thursday that he died after fighting pneumonia. Zlatica Hoke reports a film inspired by Zamperini's resilience and directed by Angelina Jolie is due for release late this year. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/1950644.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/1950644.html