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Nov 8, 2022 · Troy Donahue is now deceased. While the whereabouts of Sharpe is unknown, her ex-husband on the other hand died. He died on September 2, 2001, in Providence Saint John’s Health Center – Santa Monica Emergency Room, Santa Monica, California, United States.
In 1969, Donahue moved from Los Angeles to New York City and into his new wife, Alma Sharpe's, Mahattan apartment. While in New York, Donahue appeared in the daytime CBS drama The Secret Storm for six months.
Born Merle Johnson Jr. on January 27, 1936, in New York City, Troy Donahue rose to prominence during the 1950s and 1960s as a leading actor in Hollywood. His handsome looks and charm endeared him to audiences, particularly in romantic roles that defined his cinematic legacy.
Jun 15, 2019 · In the years that followed, Donahue married four times. His first wife was Suzanne Pleshette, followed by Valerie Allen, Alma Sharpe, and Vicky Taylor, all of which ended with a divorce. The once-beloved actor also became an alcoholic and drug addict as his career slowly crashed. He recalled:
Donahue's third marriage was to Alma Sharpe, an executive secretary. The two married on November 15, 1969, and divorced in 1972. His fourth marriage was to Vicki Taylor from 1979 to 1981.
Troy Donahue was a journalism student at Columbia University when he began playing in stock productions. He made his film debut in Man Afraid (1957) and in 1959 signed as a contract player with Warner Bros., which promoted him to stardom with A Summer Place (1959) that year.
Sep 4, 2023 · Troy’s third marriage was to Alma Sharpe, an executive secretary, in November 1969. He believed she could provide the care he needed, but their relationship ended in 1972. In 1979, he married land developer Vicki Taylor, but this union too ended in 1981.
