Late last night, September 29, 2010, Tony Curtis died of cardiac arrest. He stared in major movies such as, "Some Like It Hot", "Sweet Smell of Success", and "The Defiant One." He was also in among 100 movies, big and small roles. He died at the age of 85 from 1948-2010. He was at his Henderson, Nevada, home when he died. His Daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis, said "My father leaves behind a legacy of great performances in movies and in his paintings and assemblages. He leaves behind children and their families who loved him and respected him and a wife and in-laws who were devoted to him. He also leaves behind fans all over the world."
Tony Curtis was born on June 3, 1925, In Bernard Schwartz. His mom's name was Helen, and his fathers name was Emanuel. His father was a tailor and their family lived in the back of Emanuel's shop. As a young child his mother beat him up and treated him badly. She was diagnosed with a mental illness, which Tony's brother Robert had. His brother Robert was later institutionalized. His parents could not feed Tony, so him and his little brother Julius where sent to an orphanage for months. Julius was later hit, and killed by a truck.
Tony was married six times, his first five wives he got divorced. When he died he left his last wife, Jill Curtis a widow. His son Nicholas died at age 23 on April 2, 1994, of drug overdose. Tony later comment to to the press saying, "As a father you don't recover from that. There isn't a moment at night that I don't remember him." His last wife was only 42 and stated that their age difference was not relevant. They meet at a restaurant in 1993, a year before Nicholas died, and got married in 1998.
Not only did he play in TV shows and movies, but he painted. He had a strong love for painting, and was really great at it. Also you can go to Disney's Hollywood Studio to see his hand prints on the ground. His first film he started in was in 1949 in th classic Criss Cross. He played in many movies and made many fans over his acting years. He, in fact, has played in so many movies I can't name them all, because I'd be here all day!
When he stared in the movie "Some Like It Hot," he had a short relationship with his co-star Marilyn Monroe. The relationship was later called quites because they where both on different roads going different directions. He has left his wife and daughter his fortune and paintings. They, along with his fans, will greatly miss him. He lived a long and talented life, and will be missed dearly.
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