Judy Garland’s Life in Photos: A Stunning Tribute 56 Years After Her Death
Just 12 days after her 47th birthday, Judy Garland died of an accidental overdose in her London apartment on June 22, 1969. Legions of fans took to the hot streets and held vigils to honor the beloved Garland when she was laid to rest on June 27.
The achingly sensitive actress and singer is best remembered for her role as Dorothy in 1939’s The Wizard of Oz, as well as musicals like 1944’s Meet Me in St. Louis and her own 1954 version of A Star Is Born. Garland was also a brilliant dramatic actress, too, as she proved in the wartime romance The Clock (1945) and the searing, all-star drama Judgment at Nuremberg (1961).
While her death marked the end of a long struggle with depression and alcohol, hopefully it was the beginning of a peaceful life eternal. Today, Garland’s roles in film and TV continue to be enjoyed and her career truly celebrated. Here we look back at the talented actress and singer in the photos below.
Judy as a child circa 1925
Judy Garland in 1929's "The Big Revue"
The Gumm Sisters 1929 (From left, Frances Gumm, a.k.a. Judy Garland, Virginia Gumm and Mary Jane Gumm)
Judy Garland in 1936's "Pigskin Parade"
From left, Judy Garland, Patsy Kelly, Johnny Downs and Betty Grable
Behind the scenes of "Every Sunday," Deanna Durbin and Judy Garland playing with the recording equipment. 1936
Judy Garland in 1937's "Thoroughbreds Don't Cry"
Garland in 1938's "Everybody Sings"
In 1939's "Babes In Arms"
In her most memorable role -- Dorothy in 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"
In 1940's "Strike Up the Band"
In 1941's "Ziegfeld Girl"
Ethel Gumm visits daughter Judy Garland, 1942
In 1942’s “For Me and My Gal”
In 1944’s “Meet Me in St. Louis”
Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli cutting the wedding cake, 1945.
Judy Garland and Robert Walker In 1945’s “The Clock”
In 1946’s “The Harvey Girls”
Judy and Vincente Minnelli welcome their newborn daughter Liza Minnelli, March 1946
Judy Garland stars with Fred Astaire in 1948’s “Easter Parade”
Judy and Van Johnson in 1949’s “Summertime”
Joan Crawford, Judy Garland and Jane Wyman, 1952
Jerry Lewis and Judy Garland at the Golden Apple Awards, 1954
Dean Martin, Judy and Frank Sinatra in a 1956 “Judy Garland Special”
In 1963's "I Could Go On Singing"
Counterclockwise: Judy, Joey Luft (front), Lorna Luft, and Liza Minnelli boarding a plane in New York, January 2, 1962
In 1962’s “Gay Purr-ee”
In 1961’s "Judgment at Nuremberg”
Judy Garland, with her fifth husband, Mickey Deans, 1969
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