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"I killed Clark Gable" : Marilyn


Shortly after shooting ended, Gable had a heart attack, and then another one in the hospital which killed him--Marilyn's unprofessionalism resulted in constant retakes, with Gable roping horses and being dragged around in the heat,a lot of physical stress--She always blamed herself for his death, deepening her depression--Of course the reality is that Gable's lifelong smoking, heavy drinking, lack of exercise, bad food etc was what actually killed him at age 59

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Could he have had a heart attack while doing her? What a way to go!

For who would bear the whips and scorns of Hollywood... (;-p)

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Shall we say the Misfits put the cap on.it?

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