- The late Judy Garland was Hollywood royalty
- Her final romance has come to light
- THIS is the story of her and John Meyer
Judy Garland, the iconic 'Wizard of Oz' star, and John Meyer, a pianist and composer, shared a love story that was as passionate as it was short-lived. Their affair, a Hollywood tale shrouded in both romance and tragedy, has recently been brought back into the limelight by Garland historian Lawrence Schulman.
Star-Crossed Lovers in a City of Dreams
It was in the bustling heart of New York City where Meyer and Garland first locked eyes. The attraction? Instant. The circumstances? Chaotic. Garland, once Hollywood royalty, found herself homeless and struggling with a crippling addiction, while Meyer became her lover, assistant, and lifeline.
Moving into Meyer's parents' Park Avenue apartment, Garland's life was a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Meyer, ever the devoted lover, wrote songs for her and even convinced a nightclub owner to give Garland a chance to sing for cash. But despite his efforts, the shadow of Garland's addiction loomed large.
Their love story faced its final curtain when Meyer fell ill, and Garland, gearing up for a London concert series, left him behind. She later married for the fifth time, leaving Meyer with nothing but memories and a memoir, "Heartbreaker," which recounts their time together.
Despite the turmoil, Schulman insists that Garland was happy towards the end of her life. With a love for disorder and an aversion to an ordinary life, she embraced her final days with humor and plans for the future.
Today, Schulman remembers his friend Meyer as a positive force in Garland's life, a "regular guy" who shared his most intimate memories with the world.
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As we look back on this chapter of Hollywood history, we remember not just the tragedy but the love and laughter that defined Judy Garland's final days.
