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George Jacobs, Sinatra’s Valet, Has Died

Posted on January 2, 2014 by marina72

George Jacobs, who served as valet to Frank Sinatra for 15 years, died of natural causes on December 28th, 2013, at his home in Coachella Valley, reports the Los Angeles Times. He was 87. His 2003 book, Mr S: The Last … Continue reading →


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When Nikita Met Norma Jeane

Posted on October 1, 2011 by marina72

Marilyn’s encounter with Soviet president, Nikita Khrushchev, in 1959, is among the ‘memorable meetings’ described in Craig Brown‘s newly-published, anecdotal book, One on One. Khrushchev’s American visit is the subject of another book, K Blows Top by Peter Carlson, of which a … Continue reading →


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Lena Pepitone Has Died

Posted on June 9, 2011 by marina72

Lena Pepitone, former maid to Marilyn Monroe, has died. Born in Italy, Lena emigrated to the US and married Joseph Pepitone in 1950. They had two sons and were together until Joe died in 1993. In 1957, Lena was hired … Continue reading →


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