Death in Hollywood: Eagles, Jeanne (Oscar Nominee, The Letter), Suicide

Toxicology reports revealed that Jeanne Eagels still had alcohol in her organs when she died in addition to heroin and chloral hydrate (a sedative that Eagels regularly for sleep). Her death was attributed to an overdose of the chloral hydrate.

0 Oscar Actors: Best Actress Winners–Origins, Social Backgrounds, Early Interest in Acting

Best Actress Winners–Origins, Social Backgrounds, Early Interest in Acting

Satyajit Ray: Centenary of the Pioneering, Influential Indian Filmmaker

Satyajit Ray: Centenary of the Pioneering, Influential Indian Filmmaker. TCM Marathon Celebration.

Directors: Vadim, Roger–Filmmaker of Lavish (and Kitsch) Erotic Tales (“And God Created Woman,” Starring Brigitte Bardot)

Vadim’s best-known works are lavishly erotic films, such as And God Created Woman (1956), Barbarella (1968), and Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971).

Oscar Actors: Dukakis, Olympia–Best Supporting Actress, Moonstruck, Dies at 89

Olympia Dukakis, Best Supporting Actress Oscar Winner for ‘Moonstruck,’ Dies at 89