Legendary actor and singer Judy Garland died at age 47, but her legacy lives on in two of her grandchildren from daughter Lorna Luft. One of the grandchildren, Vanessa O'Neil, talks with TODAY's Dylan Dreyer to talk about her grandmother's legacy and the impact she still has on her family.
The youngest of Judy's children, Joey is generally more out of the limelight than his sisters. He has done some acting work though, and also gained popularity telling stories about his mother in 'Judy Garland Concert with Joey Luft', in Pasadena, Los Angeles.
How many biological children did Judy Garland have?
Judy Garland had three children: Liza Minelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft. Liza's father was Judy's husband, Vincente Minelli. Vincente was bi-sexual and I have always felt that led to Liza marrying at least two men that were light in the loafers. Lorna and Joey's father was her third husband, Sid Luft.
In her last will, signed and sealed in early 1961, Garland made many generous bequests that could not be fulfilled because her estate had been in debt for many years. Her daughter, Liza Minnelli, worked to pay off her mother's debts with the help of family friend Frank Sinatra.
Luft and her first husband Jerry Mamberg, better known as Jake Hooker, divorced in 1993. They had two children together, a son, Jesse, a daughter, Vanessa, and have four grandchildren. She currently resides in Palm Springs, California, with her second husband, the British-born composer and arranger, Colin Freeman.
The youngest of Garland's children, Joey is generally more out of the limelight than his sisters. He has done some acting work though, and also gained popularity telling stories about his mother in his 2014 Judy Garland Concert with Joey Luft, in Pasadena, CA.
The two sisters are extremely close, and note that their mother would have wanted it that way. They also have a brother, Joey Luft, though they note that he's camera-shy.
The Hollywood Forever cemetery, the final resting place of stars such as Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney and Burt Reynolds, is now a historic-cultural monument.
Judy Garland was just 47-years-old at the time of her death on June 22, 1969. She was born on June 10, 1922, which would make her 99-years-old today if she were still alive. Judi was born as Frances Gumm in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and was the youngest child of vaudevillian parents.
Los Angeles Times heiress Stephanie Booth Murray, who bought the property in February 2011 for $5.2 million, made some renovations and flipped it in 2012. She listed the place for $7.1 million and sold it for $6.7 million to current owners Allen and Jill Chozen.
Liza Minnelli's wealth has shown a consistent upward trajectory over the years. In 2023, her estimated net worth stands at $60 million, marking a steady increase from $55 million in 2022, $50 million in 2021, $45 million in 2020, $40 million in 2019, and $35 million in 2018.
The Wizard of Oz actress had a tumultuous childhood that foreshadowed her rise and tragic fall in Hollywood. Judy Garland's life was marked with tragedy from beginning to end.
How old was Judy Garland when she had Liza Minnelli?
When it comes to famous mothers and daughters, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli may be one of the most iconic pairs. The talented mother-daughter duo grew up together: Garland was 23 when she gave birth to Minnelli, who would later say she was her mom's best friend.
In 1965, Garland filed for divorce. Testifying before a judge, Garland stated that “[Luft] struck me many times" and "did a lot of drinking.” She won full custody of their two children. In the film version, Garland's children long to live with their father.
Sadly, they are deceased, first born: Mary Jane Gumm, born 1915 and died 1964, second born was Virginia Gumm, born 1917 and died in 1977, baby of the was born , Frances Ethel Gumm; ( Judy) was born 1922 and died in 1969. Both Resting In Peace.
Liza Minnelli was born on March 12, 1946, the daughter of Judy Garland and movie director Vincente Minnelli. She was practically raised at MGM studios while her parents worked long hours there and she made her film debut at 14 months of age in the movie In the Good Old Summertime (1949).
To compound the issue, she was encouraged to smoke approximately 80 cigarettes a day, a practice that was shockingly common in the entertainment industry during that time. This combination of an inadequate diet and heavy smoking must have taken a toll on her physical and mental well-being.
Originally Answered: How old is Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz? Her age is never specified, but most people seem to agree she's somewhere between 8 and 12. In the books she's always referred to as a “child” and a “little girl” who is clearly not in her teens yet, so she's 12 at MOST… probably a little younger.
Photograph caption dated January 8, 1953 reads "Judy Garland (right) is accompanied by her husband, Sid Luft, and her sister, Mrs. Sue Cathcart at the private funeral services today for Judy's mother, Mrs. Ethel Gilmore. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
A year after she said these words, Garland died at the age of 47. On June 22, 1969, Garland's husband Mickey Deans found her dead in the bathroom of their London home. Coroner Gavin Thurston revealed that Garland's death was the result of an accidental overdose of barbiturates.
A young Minnelli runs into Garland's arms. The actress described her mother as "funny, very funny, clear, incredibly intelligent," "protective and very strict" and "in the moment." And when Garland was feeling down, a five-year-old Minnelli would tickle her to get her spirits up.
