The Short Life of Elizabeth Hartman : Instant Stardom in 'Patch of Blue,' Then Unemployment, Then Suicide SANDRA HANSEN KONTE November 22, 1987 The Short Life of Elizabeth Hartman : Instant Stardom in 'Patch of Blue,' Then Unemployment, Then Suicide
I saw the Patch of Blue when it came out. It is sad that she died so young. I bought the sheet music and taught myself how to play it on piano.
a lot of young actors turn out to be "one hit wonders" and then their career goes nowhere for lots of reasons. those who can't handle it become drunks, drug addicts, or suicides. many have emotional & mental problems before they became actors and lack of success in their career only exacerbates these problems.
