Then-Capt. Louis Zamperini, former Olympic track star, who survived 47 days on a life raft in the Pacific when his bomber crashed, greets his wife to be, Cynthia Applewhite, in 1946.

Louis Zamperini, a World War II prisoner of war, survived 47 days at sea after crashing on the Pacific Ocean. He returned a hero, but his greatest battle was yet to come.

Louis Silvie Zamperini was born Jan. 26, 1917, in Olean, N.Y., the second of four children of Louise and Anthony Zamperini. His father, who was born in Italy and came to the United States as a ...

Louis Zamperini -- the Olympic athlete turned World War II hero who was named grand marshal for the 2015 Rose Parade-- has died. He was 97. PHOTOS: American hero Louis Zamperini chosen as 2015 ...

Louis Zamperini, a World War II prisoner of war survivor and former Olympic distance runner, has died. He was the subject of Lauren Hillenbrand's book, “Unbroken,” which was adapted into a ...

Torrance icon Louis Zamperini, the Olympic speedster and World War II hero whose personal story of sacrifice and resilience resonated worldwide, died Wednesday, just months before he was hoping to ...

Louis Zamperini, the World War II prisoner of war survivor chosen to be the grand marshal for the 2015 Rose Parade died Wednesday at the age of 97, according to a news release from Universal Pictures.

Louis Zamperini fought some of his most difficult battles as an Army Air Force corpsman in World War II, surviving a plane crash that left him stranded at sea for 47 days and a Japanese prison ...

Louis Zamperini, war hero and "Unbroken" subject, dies at 97 World War II vet remained "Unbroken" until the end Angelina Jolie's "Unbroken" gets a December 2014 release date ...

Louis Zamperini died on July 2, 2014, at age 97 of pneumonia after a long and fruitful life. If he could forgive a man who beat him daily, I can forgive those who have slighted me. Forgiveness is ...

A sequel of 'Unbroken' on way about the life of Louis Zamperini post WWII. The faith-based film based on the second half of the book is entitled Unbroken: Path to Redemption.

Louis Zamperini speaking at the Tournament of Roses after being announced as the 2015 Grand Marshal for the 2015 Tournament Rose Parade Friday May 9, 2014.