Ep 19. Judy Garland
- July 8, 2017
In Autopsy: The Last Hours Of... season 6 episode 19, viewers are taken back to the summer of 1969 when legendary performer Judy Garland passed away at the age of 47. The episode delves into the final months of Garland's life, including her struggles with addiction and relationship issues, which ultimately led to her untimely death.
The episode starts by providing a brief background on Garland's rise to fame as a child star and her subsequent success in Hollywood as a leading lady. However, as her career started to decline, Garland found solace in alcohol and prescription medication which led to a series of health issues and a tumultuous personal life.
As the episode progresses, medical experts and Garland's friends and family recount the events leading up to her death. They discuss how her addiction to barbiturates worsened over time and how she struggled to maintain her weight for her upcoming concert tour, despite her eating disorder and the demands of her manager and ex-husband.
The episode also explores how Garland's mental health played a role in her behavior. She often displayed erratic behavior, including showing up on set drunk and missing performances due to anxiety and panic attacks. Her erratic behavior strained her relationships with the people closest to her.
The episode also sheds light on the circumstances surrounding her death. Medical professionals discuss how the combination of barbiturates and alcohol that Garland consumed on the night of her death was lethal. They also touch on the controversy around her autopsy, which was allegedly interrupted by a coroner's office employee who took unauthorized photos of her body.
Throughout the episode, viewers are presented with a poignant and emotional portrayal of Garland's life. Despite her many struggles, Garland remains an iconic figure in entertainment and popular culture today. Autopsy: The Last Hours Of... season 6 episode 19 provides a fitting tribute to her life and legacy, allowing viewers to gain insight into the final moments of a true Hollywood legend.
