Found this about Frances Farmer.
She only lived a short life; Born 1913, died 1970...smoker?
She had a troubled life; was arrested and confined to mental hospitals...
And I found this in her bio...
"In the spring of 1970, Farmer was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, which was attributed to a life of heavy smoking."
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.She was lobotomized. My understanding was that she had some, by today's standards, minor mental health issues. I wonder if being atheist was considered to be one of them.
piphirho
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You made me read the bio...
...and although I didn't find "lobotomy" in there, I found this;
"In the spring of 1970, Farmer was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, which was attributed to a life of heavy smoking"...
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