John Barrymore came from a long line of theater actors. He himself first appeared on stage alongside his father in 1900, and in 1903 officially began his career, starring in the likes of Justice (1916) and Richard III (1920). His greatest role was his 1992 appearance in Hamlet, for which he was dubbed “the greatest living American tragedian.”
Barrymore also starred in a slew of silent films, most notably Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920), Sherlock Holmes (1922) and Beau Brummel (1924). He later made the transition to sound movies, starring in the likes of Grand Hotel (1932) and Midnight (1939).
On May 29, 1942, Barrymore died at the age of 60 from pneumonia and cirrhosis. What happened next has been the subject of many rumors. It’s alleged his friends, Errol Flynn, W.C. Fields and Sadakichi Hartmann snuck into the morgue where his body was being held, propped him up against a poker table and allowed him to experience one final celebration.
As it turns out, these rumors are true! In an August 2020 episode of the popular YouTube series Hot Ones, the acting legend’s granddaughter, Drew Barrymore, revealed his corpse had actually been stolen.
“Not only yes, but there have been cinematic interpretations of it,” she exclaimed. Those interpretations include S.O.B., starring Julie Andrews, and allegedly the 1989 comedy Weekend at Bernie’s, in which two friends pretend their deceased boss is alive.
Barrymore added that she wants the same to happen to her. “I will say this, I hope my friends do the same for me. That is the kind of spirit I can get behind. Just prop the old bag up, let’s have a few rounds.
“I think death comes with so much morose sadness and I understand that, but if it’s okay, just for me, if everybody could be really happy and celebratory and have a party, that would be my preference.”
Vintage Hollywood certainly was a different era…
Victoria Beckham’s Last Appearance in Crutches Sparks Concern and People Are Speculating
Victoria Beckham’s recent appearance using crutches has ignited a wave of concern among fans and sparked widespread speculation about her well-being. The fashion icon was spotted navigating through a public event with the aid of crutches, raising questions about the nature of her injury or condition.Victoria Beckham appeared at the end of her runway.
Victoria Beckham ended her fashion show in Paris by walking down the runway with crutches. She was showing off her new clothes for the Autumn-Winter 2024 season. While walking the runway, Victoria stopped in front of David and gave him a kiss, which Vogue shared on Instagram. Even though she needed crutches, Victoria looked confident and graceful as she walked, proving that nothing can stop her from being stylish and strong.
People in the comments started speculating.
Users flooded the comments section with questions like «What happened to Victoria?» and one commenter offered an explanation: «FYI: she suffered an accident while she was exercising at the gym.» Another commenter raised the possibility of osteoarthritis, suggesting that Victoria might have fragile bones. The flurry of conjecture highlights the curiosity and concern surrounding Victoria’s unexpected use of crutches, fueling discussions about her health and well-being among fans and followers.
David Beckham cleared the rumors on his social media.
David Beckham went on his Instagram story to share a picture of what seemed to be his wife Victoria’s hurt foot, covered in a special boot. David wrote, «Apparently my wife’s little accident in the gym was a clean break.»
Victoria, the singer from the Spice Girls, joked, «Happy Valentine’s Day to me…» as she posted a photo of her foot with ice on it. She also said in her own Instagram story, «Fell over in the gym!» with a facepalm emoji. This funny back-and-forth on social media showed how David and Victoria have fun together and can make light of tough situations.
Paris Hilton has once again captured the spotlight, but this time, it’s not for her iconic persona or trendsetting style. Instead, social media is abuzz with reactions to her runway walk, igniting a fierce debate among fashion enthusiasts worldwide. While some are quick to mock her unconventional strut, others are applauding her confidence and unique flair.
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