During the last 18 months of his life, Hudson's weight dropped from 215 lbs to 140 lbs. He weighed 126 lbs at the time of his death. He died the same day as George Savalas.

How tall was Rock Hudson really?

He was impossibly handsome, he was 6-foot-5, he was this gentle giant who without any formal training dedicated himself to the singular pursuit of fame—he really did work hard. And I think, ironically, being a gay man gave him a romantic edge: he had a sensitivity about him that radiated on screen.

How much did Rock Hudson weigh when he died?

Less than a month after announcing he had AIDS, Hudson wrote a check for $250,000 to help get the then-fledgling National AIDS Research Foundation (NARF) off the ground. During the last 18 months of his life, Hudson's weight dropped from 215 lbs to 140 lbs. He weighed 126 lbs at the time of his death.

Was Rock Hudson cremated?

Hudson requested that no funeral be held. His body was cremated hours after his death and a cenotaph later was established at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Cathedral City, California. His ashes were scattered in the channel between Wilmington, Los Angeles and Santa Catalina Island.

What happened to Rock Hudson's wife?

After her split from Hudson, Gates pursued a career as an interior designer in Los Angeles and never remarried, per The Guardian. She died at age 80 on January 4, 2006, from lung cancer.

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Was Rock Hudson related to Kate Hudson?

Rock Hudson was born Roy Harold Scherer Jr. (We hate to break it to you, but there's no relation to Kate Hudson.) He started acting in the 40s and is revered as one of the biggest stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. By the time of his death in 1985, he'd appeared in more than 70 movies.

Did Rock Hudson have any kids?

On his paperwork, Rock wrote that he had no children. An unnamed source in Mark Griffin's All That Heaven Allows: A Biography of Rock Hudson alleges that while serving "he had a weekend fling while back home with the mother of a high school classmate."

Was Rock Hudson ever in the military?

He was discharged after the end of World War II and decided to move to Los Angeles. During his Navy days, Hudson served in the Philippines as an airplane mechanic, according to The New York Times. Upon returning to the States, he tracked down his father and decided to move in with him in Los Angeles with his new wife.

Was Rock Hudson related to Kate Hudson?

Rock Hudson was born Roy Harold Scherer Jr. (We hate to break it to you, but there's no relation to Kate Hudson.) He started acting in the 40s and is revered as one of the biggest stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. By the time of his death in 1985, he'd appeared in more than 70 movies.

Did Marilyn Monroe know Rock Hudson?

Although Marilyn and Rock never worked together, they came close several times… Hudson was the initial favourite at Twentieth Century-Fox for Marilyn's leading man in Bus Stop (1956.)

Was Rock Hudson his real name?

Rock Hudson was originally named Roy Harold Scherer, Jr. He was an American actor noted for his good looks and movie roles during the 1950s and '60s and popular television series in the 1970s.

Who made Rock Hudson famous?

Those who think Hollywood's current predatory political scene and celebrity partner-swapping activities are new phenomena would be wise to dive into this tell-all tale of Henry Willson, an agent who became a major star maker to actors like Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter, and Troy Donahue in the 1950s.

Was Rock Hudson ever married?

In real life, Hudson was dating men, like Lee Garlington, who in the documentary recalled, "We were ordered never to have our picture taken together, because somebody would know that we were gay." Hudson even married his agent's secretary, Phyllis Gates. It lasted just three years.

Did Elvis know Marilyn Monroe?

They only met once very briefly at MGM studios where they were both shooting a picture. As a matter of fact, there was a time Elvis had a date with Marilyn Monroe one night. She once complimented him on being pretty good for a guitar player.

What Stone was Marilyn Monroe?

Diamond is April's birthstone, and to my mind they really deserve their place as the king of gemstones.

What happened to Rock Hudson's wife?

After her split from Hudson, Gates pursued a career as an interior designer in Los Angeles and never remarried, per The Guardian. She died at age 80 on January 4, 2006, from lung cancer.

Did Rock Hudson have any kids?

On his paperwork, Rock wrote that he had no children. An unnamed source in Mark Griffin's All That Heaven Allows: A Biography of Rock Hudson alleges that while serving "he had a weekend fling while back home with the mother of a high school classmate."

What was Rock Hudson's most famous movie?