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Inger Stevens

From Manny L. - Hey Mr. Pop, Inger Stevens the actress was one of my favorites. I know she committed suicide and a few months later, a story came out that shocked Hollywood and could have lead to her death. Do you know what the story was?

Mr. Pop History - Here is that story from around August 5, 1970:

"A judge in California rules that Isaac Jones, former UCLA star, is indeed the surviving husband of actress Inger Stevens and heir to her $171 thousand estate. Jones, a Negro, testified that he and Stevens agreed to keep the marriage a secret because she feared that the racial difference would jeopardize her career. Miss Stevens was a regular on television in the late 50's through the 60's, including a starring role in "The Farmer's Daughter" with William Windom. Inger Stevens (35) died on April 30 from an overdose of barbiturates."