Actors & Actresses

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With her penchant for vulgarity and crude humor, it’s no wonder Ethel Merman encountered betrayal and scandal at every turn.

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Suzanne Pleshette had a life that rivaled any sitcom—from scandalous romances to shocking heartbreak, and a tragic ending Hollywood never saw coming.

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Sal Mineo was one of the first openly queer actors, and his affairs in Hollywood ignited the gossip mill like no other—right up until his chilling end.

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Karl Dane’s legendary comedy had audiences doubled over with laughter—but sadly, his gruesome end is nothing to laugh about.

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Diana Dors was called “the British Marilyn Monroe,” and rightly so. Her salacious life story and tragic end are enough to warrant the chilling comparison.

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Joey Bishop was the Rat Pack’s last surviving member, but he carried a dark bitterness in his heart. He had been exiled and forgotten.



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