'Written on the Wind': How Did Dorothy Malone Die?
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Dorothy Malone
Born Mary Dorothy Maloney on January 29, 1924 in Chicago Illinois, the actress worked as a model for Neiman Marcus in Dallas, Texas, before pursuing an acting career.
Dorothy initially wanted to become a nurse, but was spotted by a talent scout during a Southern Methodist University performance.
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Dorothy Malone
By the age of 18 she had already signed a contract with RKO Pictures. Her film debut took place in the 1943 movie 'The Falcon and the Co-eds', playing "Dorothy Co-ed".
She then continued appearing in multiple films, including 'Higher and Higher' opposite the late Frank Sinatra, 'Youth Runs Wild' and 'The Lone Gun'.
However, her portrayal of "Marylee Hadley" in Douglas Sirk's 1960 film 'Written on the Wind' is probably her most relevant film credit, for which she took home an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture too.
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Dorothy Malone
In TV she appeared in episodes of 'Cimarron City' and 'Checkmate', before being cast in soap-opera 'Peyton Place', where she played "Constance" in 342 episodes from 1964 to 1968. For the latter she won a Golden Apple Award for Most Cooperative Actress.
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Dorothy Malone
In 1959 the Hollywood star married 'Gigi' actor Jacques Bergerac (picture). The pair welcomed daughters Mimi and Diane in 1960 and 1962, respectively, but ended up divorcing in 1964.
In 1969, Malone tied the knot with businessman Robert Tomarkin. Their marriage was annulled after she claimed that the New York tycoon only married her because of her money.
Two years later, in 1971, Dorothy got married to Dallas motel chain businessman Charles Huston, with their relationship ending three years later.
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Dorothy Malone
Quick facts about the 'Written on the Wind' star:
- Retired from acting in 1992
- Worked as an insurance agent and airline hostess before making it to Hollywood
- Had four siblings. Three of them died at a young age
- Turned down the role of "Ellie Ewing" on 'Dallas'
- Her final screen appearance took place in Paul Verhoeven's 1992 film 'Basic Instinct' as "Hazel"
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Dorothy Malone
Dorothy Malone passed away on January 19, 2018, ten days before turning 94. She died of natural causes at a Dallas-based nursing facility, three months before her 'Peyton Place' co-star Tim O'Connor died.
The actress was buried at Calvary Holl Cemetery and Mausoleum in Dallas.
Malone was not included in the 90th Academy Awards In Memoriam segment, being the only star to have ever won an Oscar that has been left out of the annual tribute since its 1994 introduction.
