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…
The Heartbreaking Reason Why Jennifer Lopez Filed for Divorce From Ben Affleck
The Hollywood power couple’s married life has sadly ended after two years. While the news of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce has left fans heartbroken, many wonder why things went south for the couple. Sources close to Lopez have revealed what made Jennifer file for divorce.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck separated months ago.
On 20th August 2024, Lopez, who is the mother of 16-year-old twins Emme and Max, filed for divorce at the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The documents listed their separation date as April 26, 2024.
Throughout the summer, Lopez and Affleck, who has three children with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, spent much of their time apart.
Why Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck
A source has revealed Jennifer “was done waiting.” Though she made efforts to make the relationship work, she felt heartbroken. “She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken,” the source shared. “The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.”
Jennifer is ready to move on.
The couple’s divorce news comes two years after their intimate Las Vegas wedding on July 16, 2022. August 20 also marked the second anniversary of their larger ceremony in Georgia.
According to an insider close to Lopez, she is ready to “move on” from Affleck. “She’s very disappointed and sad, but Ben hasn’t given her any signs that he wants to continue their marriage,” the insider said.
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