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Once a prominent figure in silent films, Mabel Normand's reputation suffered after being linked to a high-profile murder scandal and battling tuberculosis. On February 23rd, 1930, she passed away with the parameters of her brilliance diminished and overshadowed by the public obsession with scandal.
Terry Thomas: A Brilliant Comedian's Decline
Terry Thomas's career came to an abrupt end due to a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 1971. In his later years, he struggled financially and physically as he attempted to manage his condition. Despite a benefit concert organized by friends to support him, Thomas died in 1990 with minimal wealth, a reflection of his physical and financial struggles.