John Wayne defined a rugged male archetype in his films during his long career, which spanned some 50 years. His last words, however, expressed tenderness.
People always want to learn the real story about the private lives of celebrities and fascination with Katharine Hepburn has carried on far after her death.
Joan Crawford was not only a self-made Hollywood success story but a mother. Unfortunately, her children have shared very different accounts of their childhood.
Released in 1939, "The Wizard of Oz," a fantastical tale of a young woman's adventures in a faraway and wondrous land, captured the public's imagination.
Susan Peters was a successful actress in the 1940s who was happily married and on her way to being a leading lady when a freak accident changed everything.
Best known for her role as Scarlett O'Hara, Vivien Leigh also suffered from mental illness and other health problems. Her death at just 53 shocked her fans.
Rosemary Clooney was a singer and star for the ages. Despite her popularity and talent, she struggled to get to Hollywood and then climb her way back up again.
Jayne Mansfield dominated headlines in the 1950s, but her wild ride came to a terrible end in 1967. This is the the tragic real-life story of Jayne Mansfield.
Clara Bow was an unlikely leading lady, and as Hollywood's original "it" girl, she was unabashedly herself. But with time, she got sick of the spotlight.