Bill Hayward Commits Suicide

Hayward’s death follows in the footsteps of his tragic family life. His mother, actress Margaret Sullavan, died of a drug overdose. Her daughter Bridget died of an overdose eight months later.

As a child Bill was sent to expensive boarding schools and mental institutions. His sister Brooke later wrote a book about their troubled life called ‘Haywire.’ In 1980, the book was made into a TV movie and Bill was the producer.

“He was a wonderful man and this is a great tragedy for out family,” Dennis Hopper, who was married to Brooke Hayward in the 1960’s. Hopper directed and starred in Easy Rider.

Hayward’s body was cremated and a memorial is planned for April.

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