Shelley Winters Ties the Knot 10 Hours Before Passing Away
Renowned actress Shelley Winters fulfilled her long-standing wish of marrying her partner Gerry DeFord just hours before her recent passing.
The star of “The Poseidon Adventure” had been in a relationship with DeFord for 18 years.
Initially, the couple's wedding plans were called off following objections from Winters' daughter, Vittoria Gassman, who managed her mother's affairs during her battle with drug issues.
Gassman, adamant about retaining her share of the actress' wealth, led to Winters abandoning her marriage aspirations.
However, on her deathbed, Winters became Mrs. Gerry DeFord as her close friend, actress Sally Kirkland, who is a legally ordained minister in Los Angeles, officiated the union on a Friday evening.
This marked the fourth marriage for the 85-year-old Winters and the first for DeFord.
Sadly, Winters succumbed to heart failure merely 10 hours after saying her vows.
The passing of the Oscar-winning actress, Shelley Winters, occurred last week, leaving behind a legacy that spanned decades in the entertainment industry.
For more insights into Shelley Winter's life, fans can delve into the L.A. Times Obituary available online, shedding light on her remarkable journey.
Known under the pseudonym “Shelley Winter,” she shared the screen with Nelson Eddy in the 1944 movie “Knickerbocker Holiday,” a collaboration that resonated with audiences.
Her recollections of the film and an intense encounter with Nelson were documented in her autobiography, a tale that was also captured in the book “Sweethearts.”
For a deeper dive into the production of “Kn
