The Terribly Tragic Death of Alan Ladd & His Son
Do you remember watching actor Alan Ladd in some of your favorite Western films? Chances are, you’ve probably also enjoyed many great films produced by his son Alan Ladd Jr. Sadly, both Alan Ladd and his son have passed away. Both made incredible strides in the film industry and are missed by their colleagues and fans alike.
Alan Ladd was born in 1913 in the resort city of Hot Springs, Arkansas – far away from the glamour of the burgeoning film industry. However, due to the economic troubles of his childhood – his family eventually moved to California, in search of more opportunities and stable life. Little did they know that it was here where young Alan would make his name.
He became interested in acting during his high school years and that’s when he decided to pursue his craft as a career. He was discovered by a talent agent and soon signed a contract to work with Universal Pictures.
And he never looked back after that. While he did have to take on various odd jobs during the early years of his career, it was clear that he was a talented actor whose talents were being recognized.
He soon found that he had a knack for Westerns. He went on to act in some of the most famous Western films of all time. But he also had many struggles in his personal life – which led to his untimely death in 1964.
Alan Ladd had a son who went on to become a successful film producer. Alan Ladd Jr carried on the torch lit by his father to help create some of the best films in American cinematic history. He passed away on March 2nd, 2022 – almost forty years after his father’s death.
| by Anonymous | reply 19 | January 7, 2023 1:57 AM
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[quote] Both made incredible strides in the film industry
Such as what?
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | January 3, 2023 6:35 AM
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Son was agent to Judy Garland and Robert Redford as well as a producer of movies like Alien, Brave Heart, Chariots of Fire, etc. Father was a leading man of his era.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | January 3, 2023 6:46 AM
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What was tragic is that cunt Cheryl married into the family.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | January 3, 2023 6:49 AM
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Allan Ladd’s mother committed suicide in front of him By drinking poison . It was a torturous death
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | January 3, 2023 6:56 AM
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Holy shit. I did not know that R5. Why did she do that in front of him???
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | January 3, 2023 7:00 AM
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R6 She wanted to emulate Henry Fonda's wives.
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | January 3, 2023 7:17 AM
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Allan accidentally lit his house on fire when he was 8. His dad either abandoned or died when he was 4 or 5. He had a good tragic life
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | January 3, 2023 8:03 AM
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didn't he die in a pool of his own blood?
| by Anonymous | reply 10 | January 3, 2023 8:32 AM
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[quote] Both made incredible strides in the film industry
It was impossible for Alan Ladd and his short legs to make 'incredible strides'.
| by Anonymous | reply 11 | January 3, 2023 11:46 AM
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It was his third leg that really did the striding.
| by Anonymous | reply 12 | January 3, 2023 12:58 PM
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Alan Ladd was nondescript on screen. His face may have pleasant when young but he grew pudgy with age.
He never radiated any intelligence; his body was as pudgy as this other screen performer—
| by Anonymous | reply 13 | January 6, 2023 10:50 PM
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What? I thought Alan Ladd Jr. played the skipper on Gilligan’s Island.
| by Anonymous | reply 14 | January 6, 2023 11:54 PM
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Alan Ladd died nearly 60 years ago. I don't think he has many colleagues left who miss him, OP.
| by Anonymous | reply 15 | January 7, 2023 12:09 AM
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Did they drive over a cliff in a Tesla OP?
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | January 7, 2023 12:13 AM
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Isn't the son always mentioned in some swarmy gay way on here?
| by Anonymous | reply 17 | January 7, 2023 12:32 AM
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Alan Ladd Jr died of kidney failure at 84. What exactly is "terribly tragic" about that? It sounds like a normal lifespan and a common cause of death of among old people.
Alan Ladd Sr did have a lot of tragedy in his life and died at age 50 from an "accidental" overdose. Yes, terribly tragic ... but it also happened nearly 60 years ago.
| by Anonymous | reply 18 | January 7, 2023 12:41 AM
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