Suicide Watch
James Whale, British film director ("Frankenstein", "Bride of Frankenstein"; Whale's life was the basis for the film "Gods and Monsters"), on May 29, 1957: drowned himself in his swimming pool. Clara Blandick, stage and screen actress (played Auntie Em in "The Wizard of Oz"), on April 15, 1962: tied... Sign in to see full entry.