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Vivien Leigh: A Star's Struggle with Mental Illness

1/26/2025

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Vivien Leigh, the iconic star of "Gone with the Wind," faced a harrowing battle with mental illness that culminated in her breakdown and time in an institution. In "Where Madness Lies," Lyndsy Spence delves into her tumultuous marriage with Laurence Olivier and her struggles with bipolar disorder. Leigh's life, marked by both passion and turmoil, ended in 1967, leaving behind a poignant legacy.

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Vivien Leigh, the iconic star of "Gone with the Wind," faced a harrowing battle with mental illness that culminated in her breakdown and time in an institution. In "Where Madness Lies," Lyndsy Spence delves into her tumultuous marriage with Laurence Olivier and her struggles with bipolar disorder. Leigh's life, marked by both passion and turmoil, ended in 1967, leaving behind a poignant legacy.