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His personal relationships remained contentious, marked by affairs, heartbreak, and the eventual divorce from his wife, leading Holden to seek refuge in his work as much as possible.
The Tragic Conclusion
On November 12, 1981, William Holden's life came to a shocking and heartbreaking end. After a bout of drinking, he tragically slipped in his apartment, suffering fatal injuries. In a disturbing twist, forensic evidence revealed that he remained conscious for a considerable time before succumbing to his injuries, a reflection of the grief that had followed him throughout his life.