Blonde beauty Inger Stevens nabbed some iconic roles in Hollywood throughout the ’50s and ’60s, notably appearing as Katrin “Katy” Holstrum in the ABC sitcom “The Farmer’s Daughter.” She also snagged some high-profile men during her time in Tinseltown, too, such as her fling with “Man on Fire” co-star Bing Crosby (via The New York Times). And yet, with her gorgeous looks and apparent talent (she even took acting lessons from Lee Strasberg), Stevens was haunted by an unshakable sadness throughout her life.
According to The New York Times, Stevens was born in Stockholm, Sweden, but moved to America with her father after her parents’ divorce. The effects of coming from a broken home certainly took a toll on the star, who in an interview once declared, “I am constantly feeling lonely.” Luck wasn’t on Stevens’ side, either, and throughout her life, she survived a plane crash, suffered carbon monoxide poisoning on the set of “Cry Terror,” and dislocated her jaw while filming a TV show.
In 1959, after an isolating New Year’s Eve party, Stevens attempted suicide for the first time. In April 1970, she completed suicide and was found dead in her home (via The New York Times).
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
