Frances Farmer
Frances Farmer Born Frances Elena Farmer (1913-09-19)September 19, 1913 Seattle, Washington, U.S. Died August 1, 1970(1970-08-01) (aged 56) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Cause of death Esophageal cancer Resting place Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery Education West Seattle High School Alma mater University of Washington Occupation Actress, television host Spouse(s) Leif Erickson (m. 1936; div. 1942) Alfred Lobley (m. 1951; div. 1958) Leland Mikesell (m. 1958; div. 1963) Frances Elena Farmer (September 19, 1913 – August 1, 1970) was an American actress and television host. She is perhaps better known for sensationalized accounts of her life, especially her involuntary commitment to a mental hospital. Farmer was the subject of two films, one television special, three books, and numerous songs and magazine articles.