Alan Ladd

Alan Walbridge Ladd (September 3, 1913 – January 29, 1964) was an American actor and producer. He was known for being in western and noir movies. His best known roles were This Gun for Hire (1942), The Glass Key (1942), and The Blue Dahlia (1946).

Alan Ladd
Ladd in Shane (1953)
Born	Alan Walbridge Ladd (1913-09-03)September 3, 1913 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	January 29, 1964(1964-01-29) (aged 50) Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Occupations	Actor producer
Years active	1932–1964
Height	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Spouse(s)	Marjorie Jane Harrold ​ ​ (m. 1936; div. 1941)​ Sue Carol ​ ​ (m. 1942)​
Children	3, including Alan Jr. and David Ladd
Relatives	Jordan Ladd (granddaughter)
Website	cmgww.com/stars/ladd/

Ladd died on January 29, 1964 from a cerebral edema caused by an accidental overdose of alcohol, sleeping pills and barbiturate, aged 50.^[1][2]

References

1. Alan Ladd Death Ruled Accidental UPI. The Bulletin of Bend and Central Oregon February 5, 1964.
2. "Find Alcohol, 3 Drugs Fatal to Alan Ladd: Coroner Rules Death Was Accidental". Chicago Tribune. February 4, 1964. p. 5.