I never see my movies, he told PEOPLE in 1985. His father, a few years later, legally changed the last name to Jourdan. Gary Cooper's Funeral In 1961. added by . ). Louis Jourdan Short Biography. He said at the time he earned most of his money over the past ten years doing commercials: I take them so seriously that I participate in the original concept and the actual writing. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. There was an error deleting this problem. Try again later. There are hundreds of unpublicized lesser tragedies of Hollywood children who seek to follow their parents into acting careers of their own. "[14] It was a "signature performance" from Jourdan, Thomson wrote in Have You Seen?, he was "handsome yet a touch empty; romantic yet not entirely there." Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue of a seagull spotted entangled in string and dangling from a utility pole. [4] Jourdan was ordered to make German propaganda films, which he refused to do, and fled to join his family in unoccupied France.[4]. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2963/louis-henry-jourdan. If so, login to add it. Drug Overdose. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Two years ago Carol went public with the story of her drug-addicted daughter, Carrie, 15, who was hooked on cocaine and quaaludes. Sorry! Dan Dailey III was 27 when he took his own life with a pistol. In July 2010 he was made a Chevalier de la Lgion d'honneur, an honor that he received accompanied by friends, including Sidney Poitier and Kirk Douglas. For MGM, he made The V.I.P.s (1963), another all star melodrama, and a big hit. In Britain he appeared in a swashbuckler, Dangerous Exile (1957). He was 29 years old. Texas Death Records Index, 1903-2000. In 1983, Jourdan played the villainous Kamal Khan in the James Bond movie Octopussy. [13], With Joan Fontaine, Jourdan starred in the Max Ophls film Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948). Among his very last roles was in the 1986 NBC movie Beverly Hills Madam, starring Faye Dunaway. From then on, Jourdan was regularly cast in debonair roles in movies he later dismissed, despite his always displaying an effortless screen charm that made him a familiar presence to American audiences. Louis was born in 1951. Add to your scrapbook. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Hopper, Hedda. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. [4] They included several for Allegret: Parade en sept nuits (1941); L'Arlsienne (1942) with Raimu, The Beautiful Adventure (1942); Les Petites du quai aux fleurs (1944); Twilight (1944). He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. Hollywood created an image and I long ago reconciled myself with it. I found on Findagrave.com. Jourdan played Count Dracula in the 1977 BBC miniseries. Dangling seagull rescued from Florida utility pole. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Failed to delete memorial. [7], Biographers have speculated that it's quite possible it was a case of an accidental drug overdose and not suicide. Alligator found in vacant lot in New Jersey. Louis Jourdan at 007 Wiki . This film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. He was also known as Kamal Khan in the Bond movie "Octopussy". [26], In 1985, he appeared in a stage revival of Gigi.[27]. Louis Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can and other American movies, has died. It was released by MGM, who borrowed Jourdan to appear in Madame Bovary (1949). He enjoyed another hit with The Best of Everything (1959), an all star romance in the vein of Three Coins in the Fountain. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Louis passed away on month day 1981, at age 29 at death place, California. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This scene from the 1958 film Gigi shows stars Louis Jourdan sitting across from Leslie Caron, with Maurice Chevalier standing to the front of them. [1], Louis attended Hollywood High School, and was on the school's swim team. In an article entitled "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World," the author, Jennifer Ward Dudley, a schoolmate of Louis', described what it was like to be the best friend of an actor's son. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Jourdan was born Louis Robert Gendre in Marseille, France, in 1921,[1] one of three sons of Yvonne (ne Jourdan) and Henry Gendre, a hotel owner. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He played Dracula in the 1977 BBC . suicide. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Generally, they lack their parents' talent and looks and are unable to comprehend why they, too, are not destined for stardom. [4], Jourdan was too young[dubious discuss] for army service and was hired by Marcel L'Herbier to appear in La Comdie du bonheur (1940) in Rome. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr (1951-1981. added by fiyona. Los Angeles Times February 7, 1956: B7. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. 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Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. HOLLYWOOD -- Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., found dead Tuesday of an apparent drug overdose at 29, is the latest victim in the long, tragic history of Hollywood's children. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Jourdan's biographer, Olivier Minne, said the actor died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, likely of natural causes. He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. [24] He was replaced as leading man by John Cullum before the show reached Broadway. Water and Power ui Inyo County Actors Son Dies LOS ANGELES (AP), Actor's Son Apparent Suicide Victim LOS ANGELES (AP) Louls, great big nightmare, DEATHS By The Associated Press Louls, Hendersonville, Henderson County, NC, USA, village center. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Louis, Henry Jourdan was born on month day 1951, at birth place, California, to Louis, Robert Gendre and Berthe Gendre. virginiagobetz I stand corrected you are honoring Louis Jourdan,Jr. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Gender. Jourdan's drug use history dated back to a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Gregory Peck's son, Johathan, 30, shot himself to death. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. When theyre on television I click them away. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Thanks for your help! You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- A California woman captured video of a large bear that braved rainy weather to take a swim in her family's backyard pool. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Please try again later. He debuted on screen in 1939, going on to play cultivated, polished, dashing lead roles in a number of French romantic comedies and dramas.During World War II, after his father, the manager of the Cannes Grand Htel, was arrested by the Gestapo, Louis and his two brothers (both of whom became film directors, Pierre Jourdan and Robert Gendre) joined the French underground; his film career came to a halt when he refused to act in Nazi propaganda films.In 1948, David O. Selznick invited him to Hollywood to appear in The Paradine Case (1947); he remained in the USA and went on to star in a number of Hollywood films. Age. We have set your language to Mary Tyler Moore's 24-year-old son, Richard Carlton Meeker, accidentally shot and killed himself in October 1980, and Paul Newman's son, Scott, died of a drug overdose in 1978. His wife of more than 60 years, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, died last year. Filming was interrupted by the Second World War and was never resumed. 0 cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. SELZNICK IS NAMED IN $2,175,000 SUIT By THOMAS M. PRYOR New York Times July 22, 1948: 26. That same year also brought his greatest personal tragedy, when he found the body of his only son, Louis Henry, then 29, slumped across an antique bed in the Jourdans Beverly Hills home. English Learn more about managing a memorial . This browser does not support getting your location. Have you taken a DNA test? Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. His wife of more than 60 years, Berthe Frederique Jourdan, died last year. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers in New Jersey said they are investigating the origins of an unusual non-native animal picked up in Monmouth County: an alligator. [3], Allegret then cast Jourdan in what should have been his first movie, Le Corsaire in 1939 opposite Charles Boyer. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Just one grandparent can lead you to many This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Add to your scrapbook. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Louis Henry, then 29, slumped across an . Weve updated the security on the site. A system error has occurred. Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy." Enterprise borrowed him for No Minor Vices (1948), a box office flop. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. When his boyish good looks began to fade though only ever so slightly he graduated to playing villains in such projects as the 1983 James Bond movie Octopussy and a TV version of Dracula. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. His wife, Berthe Frederique "Quique" Jourdan, to whom he was married for more than six decades, died last year. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Mr. Jourdan Louis Thomas Jordan (July 8, 1908 - February 4, 1975) was an American musician, songwriter and bandleader who was popular from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. In 1946, he and Berthe Frederique Quique Jourdan, his childhood sweetheart to whom he would remain married for six decades (she died last year), were brought to Hollywood by producer David O. Selznick (Gone with the Wind) and cast in Alfred Hitchcocks 1947 thriller The Paradine Case. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Jourdan was going to follow it in a remake of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in England for Terence Fisher. After the war, Jourdan resumed his movie career in France, and a talent agent recommended him to Selznick. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. At first, Jourdan protested that he couldn't sing and wasn't right for the role as the Parisian seeking young Gigi (Leslie Caron) as a mistress. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Leave a message for others who see this profile. Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Michigan came to the rescue of a sheep that wandered out onto a frozen lake and partially fell through the ice. He trained as an actor with Ren Simon at the cole Dramatique. Death 12 May 1981 (aged 29) Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He travelled to Italy to appear in a peplum film, Amazons of Rome (1961). Bear takes a swim in California family's backyard pool. Tim Bergling-Avicii ( 8 September 1989 - 20 April 2018) You can always change this later in your Account settings. Drugs and liquor are readily available in many a Beverly Hills and Bel Air household. His father owned a seaside hotel in Cannes, where he met artists, actors and directors who encouraged him to study drama in Paris. Through most of his 15-year career as a leading man, he was subject to the Hollywood habit of typecasting. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Jun 27, 2010 Updated Jun 24, 2010, 5:07pm CDT. [4] [5]According to his obituary, which appeared in the New York Times, he had drug-use problems, including a conviction for possessing marijuana when he was 18. There is a problem with your email/password. Veteran Fr SELZNICK PLANS 'RUPERT' REMAKE By THOMAS F. BRADY New York Times February 18, 1947: 30. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Horse spotted riding in the back seat during McDonald's drive-through run. . For example, in his father's IMDb biography: "The police labeled it a suicide, even though it may have been an accidental overdose."[8]. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. FRENCH FILM STAR SIGNED BY SELZNICK New York Times March 5, 1946: 21. Their son is the most recent celebrity child to die from suicide or accident. Feb 21, 1949: 18. [30][31], Jourdan has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6153 and 6445 Hollywood Boulevard. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Clip of Interview of Louis Jourdan with home movies of his wife, Quique, and son, Louis. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [2] He was educated in France, Turkey, and the UK, and studied acting at the cole Dramatique. Jourdan remained unsentimental about his movies, claiming in 1985 that he never watched them: "When they're on television, I click them away. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2963/louis-henry-jourdan: accessed ), memorial page for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. (6 Oct 1951-12 May 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 2963, citing Westwood Memorial Park, Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Bobby Kelley (contributor 46959922). Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. Hollywood created an image, and I long ago reconciled myself to it. There was a problem getting your location. Louis Jourdan (born Louis Robert Gendre; 19 June 1921 - 14 February 2015) was a French film and television actor.He was known for his suave roles in several Hollywood films, including Alfred Hitchcock's The Paradine Case (1947), Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948), Gigi (1958), The Best of Everything (1959), The V.I.P.s (1963) and Octopussy (1983). Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 'I don't think my family is quite normal,"' he wrote. photo. The deaths of these children of Hollywood stars were starkly tragic. Los Angeles Times September 12, 1965: N34. Early the morning of his death, he had left the house and triggered the burglar alarm, then returned and gone to bed. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. HEDDA HOPPER: Louis Jourdan Cools Heels, Awaits Boss Los Angeles Times October 11, 1949: A6. In an article entitled "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World . Louis Jourdan, the dashingly handsome Frenchman who starred in Gigi, Can-Can, Three Coins in the Fountain and other American movies, has died. Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, announced the birth of a critically Western endangered chimpanzee. He left no note, but his death was ruled a suicide because he had consumed an entire bottle of pills, sufficient to kill him, police said. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. 0 cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. In 1985 he toured in a stage version of Gigi, playing the Chevalier role. Then it was back to France to star in a version of The Count of Monte Cristo (1961), a massive hit in France. His parents told investigators their son was doing fairly well and they had no indication he was in a suicidal state, although he had been in and out of despondent periods for years. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. This page has been accessed 22,907 times. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Louis Jourdan 1921-2015 20 photos. Ukraine's interior minister, other officials killed in helicopter crash near school, Qantas flight lands safely after engine trouble prompts mayday call, Sister Andre, world's oldest living person, dies at 118, Flame mitigation devices to be required on all new gas containers, Herschel Walker campaign staffer accuses Matt Schlapp of sexual battery. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., only child of the actor Louis Jourdan, was found dead yesterday by his parents, his death apparently the result of a drug overdose. Oops, we were unable to send the email. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He earned good reviews on Broadway in a 1954 production of Andre Gide's The Immoralist. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Failed to remove flower. See more ideas about Louis, Actors, louis jourdan filmography Hollywood. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The Dallas Zoo said its missing clouded leopard was found unharmed on zoo property Friday evening, hours after the animal had been reported missing from her habitat. He was born in June 19, 1921, in Marseille, France. based on information from your browser. [6], His first American film was The Paradine Case (1947) starring Gregory Peck. Louis Jourdan (19 June 1921 - 14 February 2015) was a French film star. When the Gestapo arrested his father, Jourdan and his brothers joined the underground Resistance. discoveries. Children of Gregory Peck, Robert Taylor, James Arness and Art Linkletter also died tragically. Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy. Lana Turner's daughter, Cheryl, ruined her life wih the killing of her mother's boyfriend, underworld figure Johnny Stompanato, back in 1958. 30 (approx.) Maine teen breaks world record for building Lego World Map. David Thomson in 2010 observed how his performance as Stefan Brand altered as the character aged over the extended period of the film's narrative: "I notice how his way of talking has changed. LOS ANGELES -- Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., son of actor Louis Jourdan, took his own life by consuming a bottle of medication that was not prescribed for him, police said Wednesday. Cited by author James McKay as the "epitome of the suave Continental",[5] Jourdan was spotted in a French film by a talent scout working for David O. Selznick, who offered the actor a contract in March 1946. There he started making movies again, ten films in two years. Try again later. De Anda said the Jourdans took the death 'very hard.' Louis Jourdan's net worth, height, age, weight, affair, relationship, family, movie update, and more are highlighted below. He returned to France, and appeared in Premier rendez-vous (1941) with Danielle Darrieux, shot in Paris. Louis was born in 1951. Mr. Jourdan was listed as a possible suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office, which plans to perform an autopsy. The article recounts some of the more difficult aspects of Louis' life. There was a problem getting your location. Failed to report flower. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The studio kept him on to appear in Anne of the Indies (1951), directed by Jacques Tourneur. Louis Henry Jourdan, Jr (1951-1981. added by fiyona. "He was the last French actor from the Hollywoood golden era," said Minne, who is working on a book and documentary about Jourdan. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. . She noted that both her family and the Jourdans attended the Good Shepard Church on Little Santa Monica, a Catholic Church. [11] Neither was Trilby which Selznick said Jourdan would appear in with Valli and Rossano Brazzi[12] or If This Be My Heart with Valli and Robert Mitchum. [15] In Hollywood, Jourdan became friends with several stars who shared his love of the game of croquet.[16]. photo. He played the role of French educator, historian and Baron, Pierre de Coubertin (18631937), in The First Olympics: Athens 1896, a May 1984 NBC TV (2-part) mini-series about the 1896 Summer Olympics and the American team member/discus thrower from Baltimore, Robert Garrett (18751961). Jourdan Jr., 29 . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Try again. Stars' kids are mobile and, having seen life in the fast lane at close range, they seek to adopt the standards and values of their parents. Westwood Memorial Park. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. Feb 9, 2020 - Explore Alan Brewer's board "Louis Jourdan", followed by 103 people on Pinterest. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Louis Jourdan (2963)? Louis Henry Jourdan (1951-1981) Louis Jourdan (Louis Robert Gendre, June 19, 1921 - February 14, 2015) was a French retired actor. virginiagobetz I stand corrected you are honoring Louis Jourdan,Jr. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was the son of Louis Gendre and Berthe Frdrique. virginiagobetz 1921-2015.Which makes him 94 years old when he passed away. In later years, Jourdan also appeared on television, including 1977's Count Dracula for the BBC and as a murderous food critic in the 1978 Columbo episode "Murder Under Glass".[25]. His son Louis Henry Jourdan died in 1981 at 30 of a drug overdose. Try again later. Search above to list available cemeteries. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. View Louis Jourdan Jr.'s Family Tree and History, Ancestry and Genealogy. He was reunited with Joan Fontaine for Decameron Nights (1953) then returned home to France to make Rue de l'Estrapade (1953). . DRAMA AND FILM: Wilde Gets Gay Role; Stage Upturn Historic This browser does not support getting your location. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. You'll note that none of the actors was nominated for Academy Awards." Jourdan appeared in his biggest hit playing the romantic lead alongside Leslie Caron and Maurice Chevalier in the film version of the novella by Colette, Gigi (1958). Oops, something didn't work. [1] Louis attended Hollywood High School, and was on the school's swim team. Enter a grandparent's name. Their only child, a son, Louis Henry George Jourdan, was born October 6, 1951 and died in 1981, aged 29, predeceasing his parents. Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., only child of the actor Louis Jourdan, was found dead yesterday by his parents, his death apparently the result of a drug overdose. Learn more about managing a memorial . He also appeared in Wes Cravens Swamp Thing, in 1982. Jourdan later played Anton Arcane in the movie Swamp Thing (1982) and in its sequel The Return of Swamp Thing (1989). "[4] After the liberation of France in 1945, he returned to Paris with his childhood sweetheart, Berthe Frdrique (nicknamed "Quique"). Between Hollywood movies, Jourdan kept busy in other pursuits. cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He debuted on screen in 1939, going on to play cultivated, polished, dashing lead roles in a number of French . Resend Activation Email. Date of birth. Jourdan didn't consider Gigi his best achievement. His later films included The V.I.P's, A Flea in Her Ear, The Count of Monte Cristo," Swamp Thing, Octopussy, The Return of Swamp Thing and The Year of the Comet. [9], Jourdan frequently argued with Selznick, who put him on suspension a number of times for refusing roles. Failed to delete memorial. I must confess I love the theater best, though. Henry's name at birth was "Louis Henry George Gendre." His father, a few years later, legally changed the last name to Jourdan. His last film role was eight years later in Year of the Comet (1992). ). Resend Activation Email. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. suicide. The star of the 1958 Best Picture Oscar winner, Gigi, whose film roles also included those in Madame Bovary, Three Coins in the Fountain, The Swan, The V.I.P.S and Can-Can, Jourdan died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, reports Variety. They're less important to me than plays. Drag images here or select from your computer for Louis Henry Jourdan Jr. memorial. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. A brother, Pierre Jourdan, who was an actor and a theater director in France, died in 2007. Year should not be greater than current year. A system error has occurred. HOLLYWOOD -- Louis Henry Jourdan Jr., found dead Tuesday of an apparent drug overdose at 29, is the latest victim in the long, tragic history of Hollywood's children. I was the French cliche." To Die in Paris (1968) was a US TV movie and A Flea in Her Ear (1968) a Hollywood financed farce. He was educated in France, Britain, and Turkey. When Jourdan was brought to Hollywood by David O. Selznick in 1947, the producer instructed him to "learn good American English the way it is spoken by John Barrymore and Fredric March." Louis Jourdan, Jr. committed suicide by drug overdose, at age 29, in. Often they are the most pathetic of all. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Make sure that the file is a photo. The divorce rate is higher among movie and television stars than among the American public in general. Verify and try again. Jourdan also sang in the Alan Jay Lerner/Barton Lane stage musical, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1965), at least during its out-of-town tryout at the Colonial Theatre in Boston. Celebrity and wealth often isolate family members, leaving Hollywood youngsters under the lax supervision of servants. He was 29 years old. suicide. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. The cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below melodrama, and,. Accidental drug overdose and not suicide borders, embellishments 30 of a memorial for Louis Henry,! 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