Tragically, Inger Stevens was declared dead on the 30th of April 1970, after three series The Most Dangerous Game, The Mask of Sheba, and Run, Simon, Run in the year 1970. Actress: Hang 'Em High. Yet on April 30, 1970, at only 35, Inger Stevens would become another tragic Hollywood statistic -- added proof that fame and fortune do not always lead to happiness. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Everything else could be reason to at least suspect any one else that had any contact with her in her final hours. You have entered an incorrect email address! Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Chioma Uchenwoke Meryl Steep paid her tribute to him by saying that she found it really hard to imagine how someone with his level of energy was not with them anymore, and even his co-star, Matt Damon, from Good Will Hunting, expressed his gratitude by claiming that he owes all of his success to him. While continuing with her big-screen endeavours, she made several TV appearances in series like Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1957, 1 episode), Playhouse 90 (19561959, 2 episodes), Bonanza (1959, 1 episode), The Twilight Zone (1960, 2 episodes), Route 66 (19601961, 2 episodes) and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1963, 1 episode) among many others. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Actress. She also appeared in numerous other television programs, including Playhouse 90, Follow the Sun, Route 66, The Eleventh Hour, among others. Bottom line is you know nothing about her but what you want to believe. Unfortunately, some of them even end up taking their own lives. Her narcissism was obvious, yet it is made invisible by current social practices. Her death was caused by chronic poisoning from barbituric drug, which acts as a central nervous system depressant and can produce a variety of outcomes, ranging from slight drowsiness to death. It was here that she met her first husband, Anthony Soglio. Her father, like any other father would bring back their daughter just for the share embarrassment of people knowing the daughter left the home. Her other TV credits include Studio One, The Joseph Cotten Show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone, The Detectives, and The Dick Powell Show which clinched her a Primetime Emmy Awards nomination for Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. Verne Troyer, more commonly known as Mini-me from his role in Austin Powers, had a pretty normal upbringing in Centreville, Michigan, despite his cartilagehair hypoplasia dwarfism. On August 11, 2014, when he was 63 years old, he was found dead in his home, with the cause of death being suicide via asphyxiation. She portrayed different characters in 101 episodes of the aforementioned series. It was estimated there were 25-50 barbiturate pills in Stevens stomach. I. Evet. Granddaughter of renowned writer Ernest Hemingway, who ended his life in 1961, Margaux Hemingway is mostly known for her role in the movie Lipstick. Despite its bad reviews, over the years, the film has gained quite a cult following of its own. He later kept them in the custody of their aunt who resided in Lindingo, Sweden, as Stevens mother left her family during that time. The handsome 31-year-old star of Alias Smith and Jones was in a position that any other young man would envy. Try again later. He said that after all the bills got paid there was nothing left over kind of like their marriage. In 2005, on one of the episodes of Larry King Live, Mariel confessed that she had finally been able to accept her sisters death as a suicide. She tried to rush her to the hospital where she can get medical help, but unfortunately, Inger Stevens passed away in the ambulance and didnt get to the hospital alive. Learn how your comment data is processed. Directed by. How could there be any other conclusion than that Inger Stevens finally completed a suicide attempt? Inger Stevens was a Swedish-American actress who worked in the film industry from the early 1950s until 1970. I remember her. She was rushed to the hospital, but she passed away on the way. Quinns other ambition, to bed Stevens, was more successful. On May 8, 1999, at the age of 34, the actress overdosed on prescription medicines and died by suicide. However, according to some of her interviews, she often complained of loneliness. You tell yourself youll never fall in love that way again, but it happens. This wasnt her first near-death experience: She collapsed from carbon monoxide poisoning while filming Cry Terror in the Hudson Tubes, and in 1961 she was the last passenger to leave a jet that crashed on landing at Libson and exploded a halfminute after her exit. You tell yourself youll never fall in love that way again, but it happens. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He was later rushed to a hospital and kept on life support for a while. Burt Reynolds and His 9 Greatest Loves. You know, Im rather fortunate to be here at all. Lets grant her that much. With that said, today, we want to throw the spotlight on and fondly remember these famous actors who died by suicide. I have other articles that are more cheerful lol. Here Stevens had several semi-nude scenes, and an opportunity to demonstrate how physically fit her body was. One of her friends who knew her husband, Ike, did not care for him. SHe was a very very thrifty swede and had saved a lot of money and had a sizeable estate despite what her husband said. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Robin Williams was initially best known for his distinctive stand-up comedy, and this itself landed him some iconic roles. went wrong? Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Swedish Actress Inger Stevens was born Inger Stensland on 18th October, 1934 in Stockholm, Sweden and passed away on 30th . I hope she knew the love of God before she passed! You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. You were not there. And if her father didnt care for her, then why would he go after her after she ran away from home and bring her back home?? The first time I saw Inger Stevens on television was in the Hitchhiker episode of the Twilight Zone which was televised on January 21,1960. Although the official documents of the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office mention that Inger committed suicide by taking an overdose of barbiturates, her family and friends till present could not or do not accept the idea that she took her own life. She was dressed in a nightgown and a scruffy pair of slippers. Stevens won a Golden Globe Award, and the show garnered record ratings when Glen Morley and Katy Holstrum married at the beginning of the third season. Ouch, that had to hurt. In the years leading up to her death, Stevens had been busy making films, and the year of her death she was scheduled to begin filming a new TV series in the fall. Very interesting information of a great star, whom I first saw on television , as The Farmers Daughter, back in the 60s. In The Hitchhiker, one of the most famous in the series history, she played Nan Adams, a young woman trying to cheat death, as personified by the hitchhiker stalking her throughout the episode. Her next notable big-screen flick was the Gene Kelly directed American bedroom farce comedy A Guide for the Married Man that released on May 25, 1967. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959), https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/inger-stevens-35091.php, Swedish Women Film & Theater Personalities, American Female Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities. What Happened to Ray Krocs First Wife, Ethel Fleming? I mean if she was going to kill herself was she going to use birth control right before? Stevens and her secretive life over the years, William T. Patterson's Los Angeles County Coroner Dr. Thomas Noguchi attributed Stevens death to acute barbiturate poisoning a central nervous system depressant used in anxiolytics and hypnotics, and used in high doses for physician-assisted suicide and in combination with a muscle relaxant for euthanasia and capital punishment by lethal injection. I remember Inger Stevens portrayal of Katy Holstrum the Governess in the Farmers Daughter television series. It was in Kansas City that she got her unofficial start in acting. Even so, many of her films gained immense acclaim and success, especially Some Like It Hot, which got her a Golden Globe for Best Actress. Her death was caused by chronic poisoning from barbituric drug, which acts as a central nervous system depressant and can produce a variety of outcomes, ranging from slight drowsiness to death. She was often associated with the dumb blonde stereotype, and this later even affected her movie choices. As being emotionally damaged from the the time she was born it is very possible. Her blood alcohol content was 0.17. And she spoke frankly about life in Hollywood:A career cant put its arms around you. She had already attempted suicide once. What a beautiful young woman with such a great talent, lost to the world to early.. interest, has developed over Ms. Stevens and her life. She ended up in Kansas City, where she worked first as a waitress then as a dancer in a burlesque show. She was the daughter of Lisbet Stensland and Per Gustaf. Stick around to see why many people think Inger Stevens death was a murder not a suicide as the record states. Please reset your password. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Her. Based on the novel "Maria and the Captain" by Isabel Dunn. Ike Jones, a pioneering African American film producer in the 1960s whose marriage to Swedish-born actress Inger Stevens was kept secret to avoid harming her career, died . Popularly known as the blonde bombshell of Hollywood, her career peaked in the 1950s, and she soon became a popular sex symbol. With the sad death of Carol Lynley and the retirement of Gene Hackman, there are sadly very few stars remaining from the Poseidon Adventure (1972). The motive is unclear, but it can be assumed to be personal. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. On New Years Day, 1959, Inger overdosed on pills and would have died but for the intervention of a friend who worried when Inger missed a social engagement and couldnt be reached by phone. So let us repeat what fact was written above: Burton Leon Reynolds was with Inter Stevens during the last evening of her life and the fact they had a disagreement. However, none of these relationships were successful and this left her gloomy and depressed every time. English However, Marilyn Monroes personal life and her marriages were widely publicized, and she later even struggled a lot with anxiety and depression. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Click to reveal That quantity of pills is only ingested with suicidal intent. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. When are people going to face the facts. To this day, she is considered to be one of the most well-known pop culture icons, and over the years, several conspiracy theories surrounding her death have been proposed. The Stockholm-born beauty died at 35 years old on April 30, 1970. Hopefully she is in a better place. After shooting was over Quinn returned to his wife, leaving Inger alone and depressed. This is the best adsense alternative for any For that really was what Inger was abouthonesty and love. Inger Stevens cause of death was reported to be drug overdose and was attributed to chronic poisoning by barbiturate, a drug that acts as a central nervous system depressant which can produce a wide range of effects, from mild sedation to death. Family members linked to this person will appear here. With that, the actor went from being a comedian to an extremely successful actor, landing four Oscar nominations and winning one for his supporting role in Good Will Hunting.. Stevens died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Stevens died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital and on arrival, medics removed a small bandage from her chin that revealed a small amount of fresh blood oozing from a cut that appeared to have been a few hours old. The divorce was finalized in 1958 and Stevens was believed never to have remarried, though speculation around her relationships remained rife and a secret marriage was discovered after her death. Her acting career, however, abruptly ended following her mysterious death in 1970 at the age of 35. Inger Stensland grew up to be a beautiful star crossed actress better know as Inger Stevens, whose dramatic death at a young age remains controversial even today. It was a damn shame. Thanks for your help! I cant remember where I read it, but Burt Reynolds allegedly DID admit that he abused her that night. Advertisement Up Next The next two years were busy as well. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Their tragedy and stillness celebrated, as the suffering of women continues to be fetishized in society and in entertainment. Inger and Carl lost their father when he moved to the United States when the Second World War started in 1940. Stevens played a social worker who eventually fell for Reynolds and helped him find the bad guys. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Turns out Inger and Ike married in Tijuana, Mexico on November 18 1961. Drama Western When an innocent man barely survives a lynching, he returns as a lawman determined to bring the vigilantes to justice. Prinze is now inured at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles. She married Soglio on July 1, 1955 in Greenwich, Connecticut but the marriage barely lasted 6 months. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Biography of Actress Inger Stevens" (2000), finally put an end to much Only someone who has been damaged would take pride in going on the internet and resort to name calling. Add to your scrapbook. Inger Stevens' cause of death was described as a drug overdose and was attributed to chronic poisoning from barbiturates, a drug that acts as a central nervous system depressant and can produce a wide range of effects, from mild sedation to death. In 1962 Stevens played opposite Peter Falk in a stand alone episode called The Price of Tomatoes, which aired on The Dick Powell Show. Speaking of death, Stevens starred in one of the most famousTwilight Zoneepisodes,The Hitchhiker. She played Nan Adams, a young woman trying to cheat death, as personified by the hitchhiker stalking her throughout the episode. Hopping a bus to Kansas City, the girl who saw herself as ugly starred in burlesque shows for a tidy $60 a week. Jones was an athlete at UCLA and had a versatile career as a musician, actor, and movie producer. Jeremy Roberts. It was rumored she and Ike had a volatile relationship and at the end of her life she wanted a divorce. Inger and Tony Soglio had a successful business relationship, but their marriage was a disaster from the start. . She came to the US when she was 13. Inger typically did not take sedatives to get to sleep. Self-conscious of being a foreigner, she eventually lost her Swedish accent (which, ironically, would be required for her future role in the 1960's TV series, "The Farmer's Daughter"). Inger was the female lead. Try again later. Inger Stevens body was found on the floor of her kitchen by her friend, Lola McNally on the 30th of April 1970. Inger was 35 years old at the time of death. He was the star of the NBC-TV sitcom Chico and the Man for three years until his death on January 29, 1977, at the age of 22. If she didnt know the Lord and took her own life, shes probably regretting it now. Her parents didnt want her. November 18, 1961 - April 30, 1970 (her death), The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959). The Golden Globe-winning actress was born as Ingrid Stensland in Stockholm, Sweden on October 18, 1934; she was born to Lisbet Stensland and Per Gustaf. There was an error deleting this problem. She named after Ingeborg, a Norse Princess. Let us discuss in detail about the life of the Swedish actress who took her own life. Stevens told Chris she was going to take a sleeping pill and go to bed. She got positive reviews forMan on Fire. Another break was being accepted into Lee Strasbergs Actors Studio. Her performances in Broadway productions during this time included plays Debut (1956), Roman Candle (1960) and Mary, Mary (1962). I remember the television special of Inger Stevens visit to Sweden and seeing the scenic beauty of the countryside of Sweden. Knowing the Lord is such bs. Verify and try again. Her companion Lola McNally found her lying on the kitchen floor of her Hollywood Hills home on the morning of April 30, 1970. Birthday: October 18, 1934. New York performer Inger Stevens began performing chorus line two years later while continuing acting training at the Actors Studio. You She was focusing on short term and long term plans for her career. When Inger was four her mother abandoned the family for another man, returning only to take Peter with her, which upset the two remaining children even more. No matter how fast she drives, the man is always up ahead, hitching her for a ride. month with new monetization method. Inger Stevens might not be a name that you hear all that often these days, but back in her heyday, she was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He was an agent who put her under contract and changed her last name to Stevens. McNally told officials that she had spoken to Stevens the night before and had no reason to suspect trouble. 45 Beautiful Photos of Inger Stevens in the 1950s and '60s. Any other conclusion than that Inger Stevens portrayal of Katy Holstrum the Governess in film! 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