‘Wizard of Oz’ star Judy Garland seeks help from unexpected ally to fight addiction
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Wizard of Oz Star Judy Garland battled drug addiction with the help of private investigator Fred Otash.
According to a new biography about a Tinseltown private detective, Fixers: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars and MarilynThe detective was determined to help Judy break free from the chains of addiction.
speaking specifically to Fox NewsManfred Westphal, co-author of the book, explained that Otash helped Wizard of Oz Star “Get sober.”
He said: “When Judy Garland filed for divorce from her third husband, Sid Luft, she was afraid to be alone in her own home.”
“She feared Sid might kidnap children. So her lawyer, Jerry Geisler, hired Otash as her bodyguard.”
Continuing on the topic, he added: “He turned out to be her fixer.”
Speaking about Garland’s past traumatic experiences, it has been reported that she was put on an extreme diet to impress studio executives.
He had to work around the clock, with the help of ‘pep pills’ when necessary.
The actress, who was addicted to drugs even before she turned 30, suffered a nervous breakdown. It is said that later he also attempted suicide.
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