Byron Fast articles

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In 1997, Yvonne De Carlo’s son died suddenly, leaving her utterly devastated. As a result, she spent the rest of her life in an institution.

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While filming Thunder, Lon Chaney accidentally inhaled fake snow that got caught in his throat, ultimately leading to a fatal hemorrhage.

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Authorities ruled the passing of David Carradine an accident—but a year later, his fourth wife made a shocking claim about what really happened.

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In 1974, Dolly Parton was faced with an utterly heartbreaking choice—one that, decades later, would net her millions of dollars.

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When Thelma Todd’s boyfriend wanted to open a gambling den on her property, she said “over my dead body.” His response? “That can be arranged.”

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Tippi Hedren is one of Hollywood’s most reluctant actors, and after what she went through with Alfred Hitchcock, she had good reason to be.

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Jean Harlow’s platinum blonde looks made her one of Hollywood’s most desirable actresses—but behind closed doors, her life was a tragedy.

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Elsa Lanchester kept her husband’s secret tucked away for years. And then one day, she just didn’t care anymore—and revealed everything.

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Linda Blair, once the possessed girl in The Exorcist, now devotes her life to rescuing and rehabilitating lost and abandoned animals.



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