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Montgomery Clift died 50 years ago today
This is part of the LA Times obit: Montgomery Clift, 45, three times nominated for Academy Awards, died early Saturday of a heart attack in his plush East Side townhouse.
Clift was nominated for awards for his roles in “From Here to Eternity,” “The Search” and “A Place in the Sun.”
Clift’s lawyer, Jack Clareman, said Clift was discovered by his personal secretary, Lorenzo James, about 6 a.m. James said the actor had gone to bed “in good spirits” Friday night.
Clift had returned to the United States last month from Munich, Germany, where he completed a spy film called “The Defector.”
He was to costar soon with Elizabeth Taylor in a production of “Reflections in a Golden Eye.” The actor had played opposite Miss Taylor in “A Place in the Sun.”
Unable to Rouse Him
James said he found Clift lying face up in his bedroom and tried to rouse him but failed. A doctor was called and pronounced him dead of a heart attack.
Clift leaves his mother, Mrs. Ethel Clift of New York City; a sister, Mrs. Ethel McGinnis of Austin, Tex., and a brother, Brooks, of Atlanta, Ga. 
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Sean says:
50 years ago today.
John says:
One of the most beautiful men of all time, even after the surgery. And the talent! Oy!
Joe says:
Looking forward to the movie about Montgomery Clift’s life. He, like so many others, died way too soon.
Matt says:
Huge Montgomery Cliff fan. Favorite acting moment was his first appearance in Howard Hawks’ classic western film “Red River” as the adult Matthew Garth, just returned to the ranch from the Civil War. In that first scene in his first movie, he was introduced to film goers in a prolonged, dramatic scene with iconic, veteran actors John Wayne and Walter Brennan and the rookie more than held his own. No one could watch that scene — then or now — and not come away reflecting on the depth of natural talent he had.
James says:
I hope he has found peace. Matt Bomer is his modern day reincarnation.
Stuart says:
I have always said, former “Dawson’s Creek” and “Charmed” actor, Kerr Smith, is the spitting image of Monty and would be great in a bio pic. As much as I love Matt Bomer and respect him as an actor, his physical appearance isn’t anywhere as close to Monty as Kerr Smith.
MattH. says:
The Times should have done some fact checking. Clift earned four Academy Award nominations during his career, the three they mentioned plus a supporting actor nomination for JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG.
Sam says:
I’ve been waiting for the remake biopic of Monty Cliff starring incredibly gorgeous Matt Bomer. But unfortunately I fear that entire campaign has been shelved by its original producers. Sigh.