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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1969
Page
4
Judy Garland born Frances Gumm in Grand Rapids died at 47 after a career marked by many comebacks and personal struggles. The entertainer faced multiple marriages, custody battles, and alleged abuse while earning lasting fame from stage performances and the Wizard of Oz role.
George Cukor directed Judy Garland in A Star Is Born and drew praise for her wit and intelligence. Colleagues recall her as a delightful collaborator and note the sadness of her passing, with George Schlatter calling it a tremendous loss. Others remember her as Frances Gumm before adopting Judith Garland.
Fred Zeltner, a publicist who helped Judy sign her first film contract, recalls in his home that the star gave and gave, and that an eastern MGM talent scout agreed to sign her after Zeltner’s recommendation. He says he stayed in touch with her during her career, last seeing her about a year ago.
A 61 year old Lynwood pedestrian died after a street collision in Redondo Beach at noon Sunday. Mrs. Rachel Levy of 3107 Cedar Ave. died at 4 10 p m in South Bay Hospital. The driver was not held.
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