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Actress Elizabeth Montgomery 1995 death...

Item # 730205 ·

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 19, 1995

  • Actress Elizabeth Montgomery death
  • Star of "Bewitched" as Samantha Stevens
  • Daughter of Hollywood actor Richard Montgomery

The bottom of the front page of section B has a heading that reads: "Elizabeth Montgomery Succumbs to Cancer" with photo. (see images)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all major sections (100+ pages), nice condition.

Background: An original May 19, 1995 edition of the Los Angeles Times holds significant historical and pop-culture value as an increasingly rare physical artifact from the day following the death of Bewitched star Elizabeth Montgomery. Because Montgomery passed away at her Beverly Hills home early on May 18 after a swift battle with colon cancer, this morning paper serves as the primary hometown record of her passing. Beyond commemorating her decade-defining role as Samantha Stephens, the coverage highlights her groundbreaking work in controversial 1970s TV dramas like A Case of Rape and The Legend of Lizzie Borden, as well as her outspoken advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and AIDS awareness. While general daily newspapers were printed in high volume, complete original physical copies in good condition—free from brittle newsprint degradation or yellowing—have become scarce over thirty years later, making this issue a sought-after collectible for classic television historians and pop-culture archivists alike.

Category: The 20th Century
Price
$68
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.