Errol Flynn autopsy report revealed the gruesome truth behind his death.
Behind the scenes, it appears Flynn had been struggling with a number of serious medical issues.
An autopsy report conducted after his death in 1959 revealed no fewer than five conditions listed as contributing factors to his death at the age of 50 – coronary thrombosis, fatty degeneration of the liver, portal cirrhosis of the liver, diverticulosis of the colon and genital warts.
Furthermore, he allegedly had a blood alcohol level of 0.25% at the time of death and a host of other chronic health issues including back pain and malaria that prevented him from enlisting during WWII.
He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, where many reflect on what might have been if circumstances had been different.
Who was Eroll Flynn?
A larger-than-life star in the early days of Hollywood, Errol Flynn embodied charm and debonairness like few others.
Born in Tasmania, Australia in 1909, the young Flynn was described as a rowdy and mischievous trait that led to him being expelled from several schools.
His luck quickly changed when he landed a role in the 1933 English film “In the Wake of the Bounty.”
This subsequently led to Warner Bros noticing his remarkable talent and handing him his American film debut in 1935 with “Captain Blood” alongside Olivia de Havilland.
The romantic swashbuckling roles that followed saw him become an international movie star, known by many as the fearless adventurer king of his generation.
Flynn’s fame on-screen unfortunately couldn’t save him from developing a reputation for womanizing and alcoholism off it, which eventually caught up to him in later life.
Flynn was married three times to Lili Damita, Nora Eddington, and Patricie Wymore, but he was notorious for being unfaithful to his wives.
He was so well-known as a ladies’ man that the phrase “In Like Flynn” became associated with him.
In 1942, he was accused of statutory rape by two underage girls, Betty Hansen and Peggy Satterlee. Flynn denied the accusations and was later acquitted, but the scandal significantly damaged his career.
Despite this, however, Errol Flynn remains one of Hollywood’s greats; remembered fondly today by generations who appreciated both the romance and thrill of his films.
A veritable Hollywood icon, Errol Flynn was most known for his rugged athleticism, charming demeanor and good looks that drove the ladies wild both on and off the silver screen.
Over the course of his career he was married three times and various actresses reported that women simply threw themselves at him. Despite this, however, allegations arose in 1942 of statutory r*pe against two underage girls.
A scandalous trial ensued and although he was eventually acquitted of all charges Flynn’s career never recovered from it.
His legacy remains a conflicted one today – while generations still appreciate both the romance and thrill associated with his movies Flynn is perhaps more remembered today for his wild lifestyle and indulgent habits than for his acting credentials.
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