Veronica Lake's Hollywood Nightmare

In the long history of Hollywood heartbreaks, the story of Veronica Lake is still the most tragic. This screen siren became iconic for her icy blonde hair draped mysteriously over one eye, as well as for the frigid femme fatale characters she played on screen. Then, her life exploded in a blaze of infamy.

Her daughter went on trial for shooting her boyfriend. She lost her house to debts. She had a mental breakdown and piloted a plane solo from Los Angeles to New York in a fit of madness.

It turned out that inside the placid-looking Lake was a flame burning far too bright, and when her end came, it was quick and brutal.

American actress, singer and songwriter Dolly Parton, circa 1975.

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Singer Cass Elliot poses for a portrait circa 1970.

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Gail O'Grady poses for a portrait in 1992

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Ray Dorset of Mungo Jerry performs on Top Of The Pops, 1973.

MUSIC

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Rock Songs From The 1970s That Sounded Innocent—Until Parents Actually Listened To The Lyrics

Discover classic rock songs from the 1970s with surprisingly adult lyrics, hidden meanings, and controversial themes that many listeners overlooked while singing along to their favorite catchy radio hits.

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Bob Ross was lucky to do what he loved until the end of his days—but that’s when the trouble began.

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Getty Images-1174177418, Judy Garland And Mickey Deans On Their Wedding Day

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Judy Garland thought she had finally found happiness with new husband Mickey Deans—then tragedy struck just months later.

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Veronica Lake's Hollywood Nightmare

Veronica Lake's Hollywood Nightmare

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Hit Songs From The 1970s Written About Real People Most Listeners Never Recognized—How Many Do You Still Remember?

Mama Cass never revealed who fathered her daughter. But years after her death, bandmate Michelle Phillips finally uncovered his identity.

Beautiful Actresses From The 1990s You’ll Definitely Recognize—But There’s No Way You Remember Their Names

Rock Songs From The 1970s That Sounded Innocent—Until Parents Actually Listened To The Lyrics

Bob Ross was lucky to do what he loved until the end of his days—but that’s when the trouble began.

Judy Garland thought she had finally found happiness with new husband Mickey Deans—then tragedy struck just months later.

Bob Ross was lucky to do what he loved until the end of his days—but that’s when the trouble began.

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Veronica Lake's Hollywood Nightmare

Veronica Lake's Hollywood Nightmare

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Hit Songs From The 1970s Written About Real People Most Listeners Never Recognized—How Many Do You Still Remember?

Mama Cass never revealed who fathered her daughter. But years after her death, bandmate Michelle Phillips finally uncovered his identity.

Beautiful Actresses From The 1990s You’ll Definitely Recognize—But There’s No Way You Remember Their Names

Rock Songs From The 1970s That Sounded Innocent—Until Parents Actually Listened To The Lyrics

Bob Ross was lucky to do what he loved until the end of his days—but that’s when the trouble began.

Judy Garland thought she had finally found happiness with new husband Mickey Deans—then tragedy struck just months later.

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