Dixie Lee
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| Dixie Lee | |
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| Born | Wilma Winifred Wyatt November 4, 1911 Harriman, Tennessee |
| Died | November 1, 1952 (aged 40) Holmby Hills, California |
| Spouse(s) | Bing Crosby (1930-1952) |
For the franchised restaurant chain, see Dixie Lee Fried Chicken.
Dixie Lee (November 4, 1911 - November 1, 1952) was an American actress, dancer, and singer. Reviews and publicity for Dixie's budding film work were favorable but, according to her son Gary, she couldn't sufficiently overcome her shyness and insecurity to advance her career. She married Bing Crosby at the age of 18, and had four sons with him, two of whom, Lindsay and Dennis, eventually committed suicide. She suffered from acute alcoholism, which may have contributed[citation needed] to her early death from ovarian cancer.
The film Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman is loosely based on her life and marriage to Crosby.
[edit] External links
- Dixie Lee at the Internet Movie Database
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Lee, Dixie |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Wyatt, Wilma Winifred |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 4, 1911 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Harriman, Tennessee, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 1, 1952 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States |
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