That's Entertainment! III
1994
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Vélez died at age 36 in December 1944 of an intentional overdose of the barbiturate drug Seconal. Her death and the circumstances surrounding it were the subject of speculation and controversy. Life and career. Childhood and education.
May 16, 2022 · Mexican-American actress Lupe Vélez conquered Golden Age Hollywood in the 1930s, then died by suicide after overdosing on sleeping pills on December 14, 1944. One urban legend says that Lupe Vélez drowned in her own toilet.
Feb 8, 2018 · Vélez’s sojourn in the convent did not last long, and she was soon called home. Her family was in a state of upheaval—her father had been presumed dead in the war and all their money was gone.
May 30, 2019 · Myth: Lupe Vélez died by drowning in a toilet bowl. This is one of the biggest urban legends of Hollywood and it has been recounted in shows like The Simpsons and Frasier. Lupe Vélez was a popular actress in the 1930’s and 1940’s, who was known for the Mexican Spitfire films.
Lupe Vélez was Hollywood’s first Latina icon—but if her name isn’t well-known today, maybe that’s because of her dark end. Not only was Vélez one of the most magnetic stars on screen, but she was also one of the most scandalous.
Jan 23, 2022 · I have always felt that Lupe Vélez never really intended to kill herself…We found her dead in bed in her home, with a suicide note beside her addressed to her lover…I thought her act would ...
Oct 1, 2019 · On December 13, 1944, Vélez took a fatal dose of Seconal and a glass of brandy and was found dead by her secretary the next morning. A suicide note alluding to an ill-fated romance with actor Harald Ramond was found nearby. Vélez was allegedly pregnant felt that she would rather kill herself than have an abortion.
