Debbie Reynolds’ string of nightmares began after Eddie Fisher abandoned her for Elizabeth Taylor. The scandal was a massive humiliation, but this was only the beginning.

This sunny beach boy just barely survived a friendship with one of the most feared men in American history.

Dean Paul Martin Jr was the quintessential “golden boy” of his generation. Not only did he inherit his famous father’s good looks and effortless coolness, but he also proved to be a star in his own right. He was a talented musician and actor, a high-achieving professional athlete and even a fearless fighter jet pilot. Tragically, he never had the chance to outshine his father.