Ava Gardner (December 24, 1922 - January 25, 1990) was born in Smithfield. The family moved around so her father could find work. They settled in Newport News, Virginia when Ava was seven years old, and while there, her father took ill and died of a href="http://www.avivadirectory.com/Health/Conditions-Diseases/Respiratory-Disorders/Bronchitis/">bronchitis. The family then moved to Wilson, North Carolina, where Ava finished high school and attended college. She had three husbands: actor Mickey Rooney, musician Artie Shaw, and crooner Frank Sinatra. She developed emphysema as well as what has been reported as lupus and had two strokes in 1986. She died in London, England of pneumonia at the age of 67.
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Showcases photographs and films of the late great Ava Gardner, as well as her biography and filmography. Additionally shares photographs of the actress.
http://avagardner.com/
The Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina, honors Ms. Gardner, and the website announces events such as screenings and the Ava Gardner Festival, information about visiting the museum such as the address and price of admission, and details about the various collections contained therein.
http://www.avagardner.org/
Ava Gardner, the Second-Look Girl
Gives a detailed look about Ava Gardner, her relationships, her affairs, the gossip columns, and what was really going on. Also contains numerous photographs and explanations about them.
http://thehairpin.com/2011/08/scandals-of-classic-hollywood-ava-gardner-the-second-look-girl/
Hollywood 's Golden Age: Ava Gardner
An overview of Ava Gardner's life and career, her biography, and her filmography and also links to articles about her.
http://www.hollywoodsgoldenage.com/actors/ava.html
