When you watch his movies and look at pictures of Bill you just want to reach out and hug him. Happy memories for me as I saw it with my mom who is gone now. But beyond that, he seemed like his normal self and was without any complaints or major concerns. I always feel as though he and the other wonderful actors, actresses, dancers of the period are friends they had brought me so much joy, understanding, laughter and I cry whenever I read of another passing of these talented souls. Nov. 17, 1981 5 AM PT William Holden, whose handsome face and easy, masculine manner made him the quintessential American in many movies, was found dead Monday morning in his apartment in. ). ''I'm not a classic actor, dealing in tragedy. Like so many other alcoholics, William Holden continued to drink until it destroyed him and eventually took his life. Thank you for sharing it with us. I believe Barbara Stanwyck adored himI remember her accepting an award for him and calling him her golden boy. Todays movie is He was also romantically linked to costars Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Stefanie Powers, who after his death, established the William Holden Wildlife Fund supporting wildlife preservation in Kenya, thus realizing his dream. A man and a woman dancing, not just dancing, but slow dancing. He bled to death from a forehead wound. He looked much older. He was such a strong actor in that film and Novak had the beauty of the young at 22 while he was 37 (he was apprehensive about the age difference) but still so handsome and believable. July 15, 2021, 5:33 am From the report: All the lights were off, except for the television, so they used flashlights to get around. In contrast to the floor-to-ceiling glass walls is a magnificent teak and maple flooring with rare Macauba stone streaming throughout, accented by stainless steel, creating a subtle blend of complimentary textures and capturing a feeling of utter tranquility. In 1972, Holden began a nine-year relationship with actress Stefanie Powers, which sparked her interest in animal welfare. He always looked about 10 years older than he was, even in the late 1940's/early 50's. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. From what, no one really knows. I watch one of his films everyday. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Once he took that first sip, it was off to the races, and eventually, this affliction started to take a toll on his personal and professional life. I HAVE ADMIRED HIS ACTING FOR YEARS. I don't pay much attention to Hollywood rumors factual or otherwise. Boycott anything Hollywood makes and read books. It was then that he took the name William Holden, which he made his legal name in 1943. I like Stalag 17, Sunset Blvd. he let himself into the actor's apartment and discovered Holden's body. January 27, 2023, 7:23 pm, by Holden's immersion in local theater in the 1980s was particularly surprising because he was the son of legendary actor, William Holden. Holdens doctor showed up and theorized that he provably started vomiting blood, and possibly lacerated the lower portion of his esophagus. His request was denied because this scene was the centerpiece of the movie. Was never marketed properly when released by Universal. He said in 1971 that he had always resented the ''ground rules of 30 years ago, when you did anything to get your name in the paper with Hedda Hopper or Louella Parsons.''. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The rooftop deck of 1,497 square feet of outdoor living space has an octagonal Jacuzzi, mini bar, limestone wraparound balcony with rare 100-year-old, re-milled redwood decking and benches that surround the Grand Salon skylight. Since I saw it in film class in 82 it has entranced me. Barbara Stanwick was simply awesome. Oh I forgot nobody in America reads anymore, I enjoy William Holden's work in everything he did. But nows the time for you to shine! In recent years, Mr. Holden's frequent companion was the actress Stefanie Powers. I agree. There is a point beyond acting, a point where living becomes important. Disturbingly, there was a large amount of blood surrounding his body and soaked into his bedding and sheets. In that movie, he was a perfect foil to Sir Alec Guinness, who played the very correct British army officer who helped the Japanese build an important bridge in Thailand. He probably was not having blackouts. That's the true story. Grover Lewis, a former journalist who is writing a novel about early Hollywood said, Holden didnt get the recognition of stars like Gary Cooper, but you look at the movies he made and you realize that several, especially Sunset Boulevard and The Wild Bunch, were among the best ever made.. We all have too many demons and not enough angels. Just recently learned who Ray Ryan was. These are both known culprits of premature aging. Its not particularly common for a Hollywood star to be made overnight. "I'm not surprised that this could have happened." Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. . But his co-star Barbara Stanwyck, who had a great deal of respect for Holden. It was called "The Earthling" and co-stared Ricky Schroder in one of his first films!! He was obviously still becoming intoxicated from alcohol. The gourmet kitchen is a cook's delight with black granite countertops, Poggerpohl cabinetry, Gaggenau appliances and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, full-size freezer and wine cooler. She described it as being as if the trust between them evaporating in an instant and there was just no trust left to build from. This comment has been removed by the author. He knew he was 10-15 years too old for the part, maybe alcohol eased his self-doubts. 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. I miss him so much. For the person who said "that reflect simpler, slower, and less stressfull times. Facts Verse That's right, no one. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. William Holden is my favorite actor, bar none. (WW-Australia), I actually prefer Holden in his later years as he really had honed the craft of believable acting. That Barbara.She loved those good looking men. He first came onto the scene with his 1939 hit film Golden Boy. There was the sense that this polite, no-nonsense man was capable of heroics if the need arose. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. you aren't familiar with Holliday or Crawford, you are in for a treat Judy Holliday is another great actress who died much too soon & tragically. You cannot ignore his acting, and he turned in so many brilliant performances consistently film after film. Thank you. I have just discovered William Holden and I can't get enough of his beautiful soul that comes through in his acting roles. Apparently, they arent subscribers to the old adage that too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing. He was notoriously private. William Holden, whose handsome face and easy, masculine manner made him the quintessential American in many movies, was found dead Monday morning in his apartment in Santa Monica. Love him!! Thats actually, exactly why it took so long for anyone to find him. The movie was released last July. I think he was sad all his life, even when he appeared happy. Dr. Noguchi said there were no other injuries or indications of foul play at this time. Wish somebody had been with him when he had a fall. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. WILLIAM HOLDEN'S SANTA MONICA PENTHOUSE Audrey had problems with Mel Ferrer and then with her second husband Andrea Dotti, they were both cheating on her. He studied at the Pasadena Playhouse, the company that . The scary part is that he hit it so hard, that it jammed into the wall, and left an indentation of two or three inches into the plaster. Holden's birth name was William Franklin Beedle, Jr. His last name was changed to Holden by an agent that was still in love with his ex-wife. When you're making a movie, you get up in the morning and you put on a cloak; you create emotions within yourself, send gastric juices rushing up against the lining of your stomach. I have yet to find a truly complete biography of him.He drank and smoked a lot because that is what men did at that time. In an auto-bio he stated he was a very poor dancer, and had to get very drunk to do that scene. According to friends he was preparing to act in That Championship Season, a movie version of the Broadway play. His file at CIA is still classified. Verify and try again. You were ahead of your time in your pursuit of wildlife conservation and environmental studies especially in Kenya. Around November 12, 1981, William Holden fell on a rug after drinking too much and hit his head on a table. It explains his illogical self destructive actions. Holden had 3 natural children. The film crew saw it being delivered and contacted my father to see if they could use it and they did. It's power is greater than the human will. David,Thanks, bought the movie on Amazon and we watched it twice this weekend. Nothing more nothing less. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Add to your scrapbook. Only 2 actors in motion pictures now Tom Hanks and Tom Hanks. The Shorecliff Towers. Cathy, I hope this helps a little bit to give you an idea what Bill Holden was like. No matter what the world thinks you were a good actor and man. He has that charm, that authenticity, which so few actors have, where they can play whatever the part is called for: Cary Grant, Robert Mitchum, some of Bogart's films, Bing Crosby in several earlier roles, as well as some of the later actors closer to my generation: Jeff Bridges, Paul Newman, Michael Douglas in some earlier films, Richard Gere, and a few others can play the soldier, the hero, the crusader, the reporter, the villain, the jaded coworkerall of them so convincingly. Maybe the hoax wouldve stood the test of time a little better than it has. Murdered in Google and came to this sight. She said later that the reason she finished with him was not because he could not give her children, but because he had deceived her for so long. By all accounts Bill was very likable and although he was deceitful in his personal life, the characters he brought to life on the screen had all the qualities we want our heroes to possess. Best I believe there may have been FREEMASONRY Generational curses over Holden for him to drink so much.Any male born with the names "William""Frederick""Mason""Tyler" come automatically under the spiritual covering of Freemasonry worldwide(William of Orange,Frederik of Prussia) I think he was an aloof ,distant father to his two sons from what I've read. The characters you portrayed revealed a nugget of your true spirit. There's really no point wondering what his life would have been like if Audrey Hepburn was apathetic about having children. William Holden began working in Hollywood as a piece of beefcake. He also starred in the television mini-series ''The Blue Knight,'' about police officers, and in a television movie, ''21 Hours at Munich.'' I suppose he got the HK apt. He became a conservationist and a founder of the Mount Kenya Safari Club. Actor. The Theme from Picnic and Moonglow I can listen to for hours. By the way: I'm surprised his late-life girlfriend SteFanie Powers didn't have a Hart-to-Hart talk with him. Holden bled to death in his apartment in Santa Monica, California in 1981, after lacerating his forehead from slipping on a rug while intoxicated and hitting a bedside table, aged 63. Plus he continued to be hired his whole career, even at 60 years old, to make movies. The disease process varies from person to person. Totally agree. I think he was already a well practised alcoholic by then. The real man behind the celluloid. Drinking and his smooth nature left a great legacy. "I remind you that World War Two happened 20 years BEFORE these "simpler, slower, and less stressfull times. Five years later, he starred with Paul Newman and Steve McQueen in the critically acclaimed disaster film The Towering Inferno, which became a box office smash and one of the highest-grossing films of Holdens career. From then on, he made more than 50 movies; most but not all were successful, and he tried to set certain standards both for himself and for the movies in which he agreed to appear. It was during one of these discussions - when she was telling him which names she would like to give their future children - that he finally told her about his vasectomy. I got to Santa Monica and LA in December 2014,my lifetime dream, and did a tour of Paramount studios and saw the office where Joe Gillis stood in Sunset Boulevard.I was going to walk along Ocean Ave to Alta St but became ill on the day I had planned to go.I went to the Pasadena Rose Parade and a man standing behind me said"here comes my home town,O`Fallon Illinois and I said that is where William Holden was born.He looked at me and I told him Bill`s real name and date of birth and he at first did not believe me.I told him to Google him and when he saw the results he said to me "What a fan "I even found the Pasadena Playhouse where Bill first performed.That was also a thrill.At my age i have virtually fulfilled my dreams ,now just to meet Doris Day.I missed her when I got to Carmel.They do not make movie stars like Bill and Doris anymore.It was worth my long trip from Australia.