Angel and the Badman
1947
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Russell died from liver damage attributed to "acute and chronic alcoholism" with aspiration of stomach contents as an additional cause. She was also found to have been suffering from malnutrition at the time of her death.
Apr 14, 2024 · Gail Russell, a dazzling beauty who famously starred in "The Uninvited" (1944) with Ray Milland and "Angel and the Badman" (1947) with John Wayne, destroyed her life and career with alcohol.
The cause of death was reported as acute and chronic alcoholism. "There was always a sense of pressure, no time to think or relax," Russell once said about her life as a movie star. "I just wanted to be alone to take stock, and it wasn't possible.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 27 (AP) -- Gail Russell, film actress, was found dead, apparently of natural causes, in her Los Angeles apartment late last night. View Full Article in Timesmachine ...
Her death was similar to that of Jimi Hendrix nine years later: intoxication, regurgitation and aspiration. They both drowned in stomach contents; having been too intoxicated to be able to awaken and react to the inhalation.
- September 21, 1924
- August 27, 1961
Gail Russell was a young actress who starred with John Wayne in The Angel and the Badman. She struggled with alcoholism, mental illness, and personal troubles, and died in 1961 at age 36.
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Gail Russell - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Biography. Filmography. Photos & Videos. Family & Companions. About. Read More. Birth Place. Chicago, Illinois, USA. Born. September 21, 1924. Died. August 27, 1961. Cause of Death. Liver Damage From Acute And Chronic Alcoholism. Biography. Read More.
