What happened to Liza Minnelli?
Mar 19, 2015 · March 19, 2015, 12:47 AM PDT. Liza Minnelli has entered rehab, E! News has confirmed. "Liza Minnelli has valiantly battled substance abuse over the years and whenever she has needed to seek ...
Is Liza Minnelli clean and healthy?
TMZ was the first to report that Minnelli entered a Malibu rehab facility recently. Her rep later confirmed the move to various media outlets. " Liza Minnelli has valiantly battled substance abuse over the years and whenever she has needed to seek treatment she has done so," her spokesman, Scott Gorenstein, said in a statement obtained by E! News.
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Mar 18, 2015 · Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage. Liza Minnelli has been admitted to a treatment facility for substance abuse, PEOPLE has confirmed. The actress, 69, has already checked into the facility, the name ...
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Mar 19, 2015 · Liza Minnelli has entered rehab for substance abuse, her rep confirmed Wednesday. The 69-year-old actress “has valiantly battled substance abuse over the years, and whenever she has needed to seek...
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Mar 21, 2015 · Liza Minnelli Is Eager to Get Back to Work After Rehab. Liza Minnelli, who recently entered a rehab facility for substance abuse, is in good spirits and …
What was Liza Minnelli's stroke?
It was actually complications from something called viral encephalitis — contracted through a mosquito bite — and it's terrifying stuff.
Who was Liza Minnelli's first husband?
When Liza Minnelli's first husband, Peter Allen, spoke to Rolling Stone about her relationship with drugs and alcohol, he said, "She won't even take aspirin.". Seeing her mother spiral into addiction took a toll on her, but according to NBC News, things changed after Judy Garland's death in 1969.
When was Liza Minnelli born?
Liza Minnelli was born in 1946 (via Biography ), and by the late 1960s, her mother was destitute and, says Refinery 29, supporting them by performing in bars for $100 a night.
Who played Lucille 2 in Arrested Development?
From "Cabaret" to her role as Lucille 2 on cult favorite "Arrested Development," Liza Minnelli has been larger than life for, well, her entire life.
When did David Gest get married?
Front and center, says The Washington Post, is that he was more interested in her money than in her, but still, they married in 2002.
Who was Judy Garland's father?
According to Biography, Judy Garland's father, Frank Gumm, was — way back in the 1920s — frequently found in the company of men. Garland went on to marry director Vincente Minnelli, who biographers say was bisexual — adding that Garland had once attempted suicide after finding him with another man.
How did Judy Garland die?
Judy Garland died in 1969, when she was just 47 years old. The official cause was an overdose of barbiturates, and in the end, things were bad. Her manager, Stevie Philips, told Inside Edition , "... she was in enormous emotional pain. ... Being with her was like being on a roller coaster.
How did Judy Garland's daughter die?
Minnelli is the daughter of Hollywood legend Judy Garland, who died of an overdose in 1969. Garland's fifth husband, musician Mickey Deans, found her dead in the bathroom of their rented London home in June 1969 at age 47, after what was ruled an accidental overdose of barbiturates.
Is Liza Minnelli in rehab?
Liza Minnelli has checked into a rehab facility. The 69-year-old is being treated for substance abuse at an undisclosed location, a rep for the star told DailyMail,com.
How long has Minnelli been in rehab?
In March 2015, she checked into a California treatment facility for about 30 days to treat the issue. It's not the first time Minnelli has sought help—she has been in drug rehab previously in 2004 and 1984. At last report, she's clean and healthy.
Where did Liza Minnelli perform?
Just a few weeks after completing rehab in 2015, she hit the road for a big show at a casino in Mississippi called Liza Minnelli in Concert with Billy Stritch (Stritch being her musical director). Minnelli performed a cabaret act with a seven-piece band, told stories about her life in and out of show business, and sang the signature songs fans expected her to sing, such as "Theme from New York, New York " and "Cabaret."
What does Minnelli do?
Instead of making movies or live shows, Minnelli spends a lot of her time (and money) giving back to her community. For years, she served on the board of directors for the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, a foundation that spreads education about proper childhood brain development.
Who is Liza Minnelli?
The daughter of entertainment royalty (her mother is Judy Garland), Liza Minnelli is an American treasure. After her Tony-winning debut on Broadway in 1964 with Flora the Red Menace, through to her Academy Award-winning performance on the big screen in Cabaret, landmark TV special Liza with a Z, and other prominent roles in Arthur and Arrested Development, Minnelli has been a pop culture icon for more than 50 years. Or at least she was — she seems to have exited stage right, and never returned for her encore. Here's why we don't see Liza Minnelli around as much as we used to.
Is Minnelli still performing?
It's not like Minnelli has retired from performing. She may not star in big musical productions anymore, but she'll still get out on a stage and sing a few songs, tell some showbiz stories, and banter with the musicians — but usually it's in a very small club. And it's usually just her and a piano player giving an intimate show.
