A coroner's inquest ruled that Darnell's death was accidental and that the fire had begun in or near the living-room sofa and was caused by careless smoking; both women were smokers. …

Jul 26, 2023 · Linda Darnell's life came to a tragic end on April 10, 1965, as the result of burns from a fire. The Los Angeles Times states that she was visiting her friend and once-secretary …

The actress died unexpectedly in April 1965, the result of injuries sustained in a fire at the home of her onetime secretary, whom she was visiting after touring in Janus.

Jan 9, 2026 · CHICAGO (UPI) —Actress Linda Darnell was critically burned early today when fire swept the suburban home of her ex-agent. Miss Darnell, 43, w’as rushed to Skokie Valley …

On April 10, 1965, Linda Darnell died from burns she received in a house fire at the age of 41. She had been staying at the home of her former secretary and her daughter while preparing …

Apr 9, 2025 · The Tragic Death of Linda Darnell at 41 - Linda Darnell died on April 10, 1965, from burns she received in a house fire in Glenview, Illinois, early the day before.

GLENVIEW, Ill., April 9 (AP) -- Linda Darnell, the actress, was burned in an early morning fire today that damaged the home of friends where she was staying.

She may not be the most famous star of Hollywood's Golden Age, but Linda Darnell was a force to be reckoned with on the silver screen. Her death in 1965 was sudden, painful, and incredibly...

Died: April 10, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois. Cause of Death: Burns from a Fire. Age: 40. Interment: Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

Nov 24, 2018 · On April 10, 1965, Darnell died from burns she received in a fire at the house of her former secretary. Ironically, she had been watching Star Dust (1940) on television, which …