The Wizard of Oz
1939
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May 21, 2023 · Judy Garland died of a barbiturate overdose in London at age 47 in 1969, after a lifetime of depression and addiction. The article traces her childhood trauma, career struggles, and personal troubles that led to her untimely demise.
Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American actress and singer. 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. Renowned for her versatility, she received a Golden Globe Award, a Special Tony ...
Sep 29, 2019 · Following an autopsy, the coroner officially ruled the star's cause of death to be a self-administered accidental overdose on barbiturates, a then-common sleep aid.
Jun 22, 2023 · Judy Garland, the iconic singer and actress, died on June 22, 1969, at the age of 47. She had a long history of addiction, depression and suicide attempts, and her death was ruled as an accidental overdose of barbiturates by the coroner.
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Apr 19, 2024 · Garland continued working until her death at age 47 by accidental barbiturate overdose. Her funeral in New York City drew 22,000 mourners. Over the decades since her death and as the star of The Wizard of Oz , the movie seen by more people than any other in film history, Garland has remained an iconic American entertainer.
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By THE NEW YORK TIMES. ONDON, June 22- Judy Garland, whose successes on stage and screen were later overshadowed by the pathos of her personal life, was found dead in her home here today. The...
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Jun 23, 2015 · June 23, 1969 12 AM PT. Times Staff Writer. Judy Garland, who paid a tragic price for the life of the show-business superstar, died in London Sunday. She was 47. It was the quiet end to a...
