James Dean Suffered at hands of Minister

James Dean, like Elizabeth Taylor, was an icon for many Americans. Often regarded for his cool persona, it appears as though Dean may have been fighting off a troubled childhood - one we have learned about through the help of the late Taylor.

"When Jimmy was 11 and his mother passed away, he began to be molested by his minister," Taylor said. "I think that haunted him the rest of his life. In fact, I know it did. We talked about it a lot. During 'Giant' we'd stay up nights and talk and talk, and that was one of the things he confessed to me."
In 1956, Taylor and Dean co-starred in the film "Giant." Dean was recognized after his death for his role in the film and was even nominated for an Oscar in that performance.
The news of the abuse comes from an article posted on "The Daily Beast," which covers an interview between Kevin Sessums and Elizabeth Taylor.

Eddie Fisher Dead at age 82

Eddie Fisher and Elizabeth Taylor

Pop singer Eddie Fisher, whose clear voice brought him a devoted following of teenage girls in the early 1950s before marriage scandals overshadowed his fame, has died at age 82. He passed away Wednesday night at his home in Berkeley of complications from hip surgery, his daughter, Tricia Leigh Fisher of Los Angeles, told The Associated Press..
"Late last evening the world lost a true America icon," Fisher's family said in a statement released by publicist British Reece. "One of the greatest voices of the century passed away. He was an extraordinary talent and a true mensch.".
The death was first reported by Hollywood website deadline.com..

Fisher had two children with Debbie Reynolds: Carrie and Todd; and two girls with Connie Stevens: Joely and Tricia.