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Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American actress, singer, and vaudevillian.She attained international stardom and critical acclaim as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist, and on the concert stage.
Sid & Judy draws on Sid Luft's memoir, which recounts his experiences managing Garland's career, as well as his perspective on her life and the challenges she faced, particularly her struggles with addiction and mental health issues. Through their letters and Luft's reflections, the film explores Garland's intense pressure in Hollywood and her ...
Judy Garland. After winning the hearts of audiences in “The Wizard of Oz” and “Meet Me in St. Louis,” to name some of her most beloved films, Garland struggled with drug addiction, and ...
The miniseries, which chronicles Garland's life from her first public performance in 1924 until her death in 1969, is divided into two parts: the first part depicts her rise to fame in the 1930s, her descent into drugs, and her fall from grace in the 1950s.
Despite her financial woes and a plaguing addiction to dangerous substances — Garland ultimately died at 47 of an accidental overdose — "she thought her life was a gas, a ball," Meyer said ...
Liza Minnelli and mom Judy Garland. ... As a result of this abuse, she led a troubled life marred by addiction, and sadly passed away at the age of 47 of an apparent accidental overdose.
Judy Garland had three children: Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft. ... Throughout her career in Hollywood, Garland dealt with drug and alcohol addiction, which started when she was 16.
Deans met Garland at her hotel in New York City on March 10, 1967. [4] A mutual friend of theirs asked Deans to deliver a package of amphetamines to Garland's room in the St. Regis. He was dressed as a doctor, and he "delivered the medication she needed to get herself together to fly to work on Valley of the Dolls." [4]