It is so easy to forget the movie stars of the past or actors that made roles memorable. One of those was Auntie Em in The Wizard Of Oz. You probably don't remember the name of the actress who played Auntie Em, but everyone knows who Auntie Em is. A reader sent in a link to this blog called the Antebellum Blog and because April 15 is the anniversary of the suicide of Auntie Em, they wrote about her and her career and even what she did when she decided to kill herself on Palm Sunday back in 1962. Apparently she was in a lot of pain through the last several years of her life but didn't want everyone to know that she was taking medicines for it all so the previous week had thrown them all away in anticipation of committing suicide. It is a remarkable story about the actress and also the note that her remains are about ten feet from the man who played her husband in Wizard Of Oz. (Thanks Karen)
I read about that. So sad.
ReplyDeletesorry she died in so much pain, but glad she died by her choice in her own home surrounded by her things and not in some home.
ReplyDeleteEver a classy lady. That is an amazing story and a respectful end.
ReplyDeleteMan, what a way to kill yourself. Regardless of your intent, the body would be fighting to breath. Ai yi yi.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sad story. And no problemo! Thanks for the thanks, Enty!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly how my husband's grandmother committed suicide. On April fools day, no less.
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ReplyDeleteI have to respect that. My mom, bless her heart, wanted to live so badly. She'd never end her life that way, but I would. Luckily I live in a "Right to Die" state, and I can tell you, if I get lung cancer, I will end my life before it ends me. I never, ever want to see anyone suffer like my mom did.
ReplyDeleteSad story. Crazy that her tomb is so close to her former co-stars?? What are the odds?
ReplyDeleteOh Sherry..So sorry to hear of your loss. Not sure how long ago it was but I'm sure the pain is still there. My heart goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry.
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ReplyDeletei did allot of research to make this story as accurate as possible-
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