Frances Ethel Gumm, who would later change her name to Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 - June 22, 1969) was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the youngest child of Ethel and Francis Gumm. Vaudevillians, they moved to Lancaster, California when Judy was four. TShe starred in too many movies to list here, and she engaged in a struggle with her addiction and alcoholism most of her life. She was afflicted by, at various times, depression, hepatitis, pleurisy, and cirrhosis. She was married five times and had three children. She died in London, England of a drug overdose at the age of 47.
Recommended Resources
The International Judy Garland Club
The site, which belongs to the 46 year old international fan club supporting Judy, shares its own history, beginning in 1963, publications it sponsored, videos and photographs, and the opportunity to join the club.
http://www.judygarlandclub.org/
Online since 1995, this site contains the documentation of Judy Garland's career, having gathered the information from liner notes, magazine articles, documentaries, and books, as well as anecdotes of those around her. The database contains more than 5,000 photographs and 800 pages which are accessible from the home page.
http://www.jgdb.com/intro.htm
Displays videos of Judy singing, the home she grew up with room-by-room, and highlights of her life and career. Also allows the reader to buy CDs, DVDs, and books.
http://www.judygarlandmuseum.com/
Consists of photographs and MP3 samples from across her career. Also contains a place online to join Judy's fan club.
http://thejudygarlandpage.com/
Presents details about Judy Garrland's life and career, including her discography and filmography, news items about her, and the original webzine, "Garlands for Judy".
http://www.thejudyroom.com/
