Garland's Death: The Mystery And The Aftermath

Web“when you have lived the life i’ve lived,” judy garland once noted, “when you’ve loved and suffered, and been madly happy and desperately sad—well, that’s. Webwhile judy garland's addiction to barbiturates, and her subsequent overdose, played a large role in her death on june 22, 1969, it wasn't the only contributing factor. Webon this week’s aftermath rebecca speaks with hollywood historian and tour guide april clemmer about the life and tragic death of one of hollywood’s most iconic talents, judy. Webon june 22, 1969, judy garland died of an accidental drug overdose in london. The death of the “wizard of oz” and “a star is born” actress and singer 50.