Linda Christian was famous as the first Bond Girl—but her infamy came from a single photograph, taken just before her lover died during an auto race.

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Linda Christian was famous as the first Bond Girl—but her infamy came from a single photograph, taken just before her lover died during an auto race.

Famously hailed as the first official Bond girl, Linda Christian was perhaps best known for her scandalous dating history...and its tendency to turn sharply tragic.

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Linda Christian was famous as the first Bond Girl—but her infamy came from a single photograph, taken just before her lover died during an auto race.

Linda Christian was famous as the first Bond Girl—but her infamy came from a single photograph, taken just before her lover died during an auto race.

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“Brandy” made Looking Glass famous in 1972. Then their singer walked away from the band.

Hal Linden Made Barney Miller Feel Like The Smartest Cop Show On Television

Louise Lasser was the comedic genius who made Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman so funny—but her life behind the scenes was no laughing matter.

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Linda Christian was famous as the first Bond Girl—but her infamy came from a single photograph, taken just before her lover died during an auto race.

Linda Christian was famous as the first Bond Girl—but her infamy came from a single photograph, taken just before her lover died during an auto race.

READ MORE

“Brandy” made Looking Glass famous in 1972. Then their singer walked away from the band.

Hal Linden Made Barney Miller Feel Like The Smartest Cop Show On Television

Louise Lasser was the comedic genius who made Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman so funny—but her life behind the scenes was no laughing matter.

Albums You’d Find in Nearly Every 1970s Record Collection

Forgotten Teen Idols From The 1970s That Every Gen Xer Had In Their Locker—Which One Was Your First Crush?

Actors From Classic Cop Shows Who Became Familiar Faces Without Becoming Household Names

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