J. Clarke articles

Old Hollywood actress Rosalind Russell had no interest in playing sophisticated leading ladies, and this look at her unusual life might just explain why.

Even though Marc Bolan is known for bringing androgyny and glitter to the dark, edgy world of rock, his own personal life was far from glamorous.

"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" is Otis Redding’s most beloved song—but few know that he tragically died before its release.

In the case of Hollywood starlet Jeanne Crain, the glamor on the surface of her life looked nothing like her tragic reality behind closed doors.

Tony Hancock spent his entire career making people laugh. But when it came to his own life and its shockingly tragic end, it turned out he didn’t have much of anything to laugh about.

Commodore Nutt was one of the biggest attractions at Barnum’s American Museum, but at the age of 33, he met an end so tragic—it’s unforgettable.

When vaudeville superstar Aida Overton Walker walked onto the stage, audiences would go absolutely wild—but few know her dark history.

Fredi Washington was one of the most talented actresses of her time. If her name isn’t well known today, maybe that’s because of her devastating story.

Dinah Shore dazzled the country with music hits and an impressive TV career—but behind all the glitz and glamor, she hid the details of a turbulent life.