RIP 2011

[Strangler Lewis]

I liked her fine, the Eddie Fisher mishegoss notwithstanding, and I certainly admire the good works she did. But I think she had a tough road. Child star, eight marriages, Mike Todd's death, Burton's death, etc. I don't think she marries Nicky Hilton, Michael Wilding or Larry Fortensky if her life is in order. Add to that not being able to practice her profession in any meaningful, sustained way from her mid-40s. Obviously, I don't know how she actually felt about all this, but to me her public appearances always seemed weighted with sadness.