Bettie Page in a coma

[Craven Morehead]

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Its quite likely pictures of her have been posted here (and probably by bobby ). She was quite 'hottie' in her day. And deservedly so. Her life story is quite interesting and fortunately for us it was well documented in film.

Pinup Bettie Page hospitalized after heart attack

By JAMES BELTRAN – 20 hours ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bettie Page, a 1950s pinup known for her raven-haired bangs and saucy come-hither looks, was hospitalized in intensive care after suffering a heart attack, her agent said Friday.

"She's critically ill," Mark Roesler of CMG Worldwide told The Associated Press.

He said the 85-year-old had been hospitalized for the last three weeks with pneumonia and was about to be released when she had the heart attack Tuesday. Page was transferred to another hospital in Los Angeles and remained in intensive care Friday.

A family friend, Todd Mueller, said Page was in a coma. When asked to confirm, Roesler said, "I would not deny that," but he would not comment further on her condition.

Page, a secretary turned model, is credited with helping set the stage for the sexual revolution of the rebellious 1960s. She attracted national attention with magazine photographs of her sensuous figure that were tacked up on walls across the country.

Her photos included a centerfold in the January 1955 issue of then-fledgling Playboy magazine, as well as controversial sadomasochistic poses.

Page later spent decades away from the public eye, and during that time battled mental illness and became a born-again Christian.

After resurfacing in the 1990s, she occasionally granted interviews but refused to allow her picture to be taken.

Mueller credits his business dealings with Page for bringing her out of seclusion. He said he first met her in 1989 when he offered her "a bunch of money" to show up at autograph signings.

"I probably sold 3,000 of her autographs, usually for $200 to $300," he said. "Eleanor Roosevelt, we got $40-$50. ... Bettie Page outsells them all."
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[ShaniFaye]

I put the article in the entertainment section yesterday morning, but last I saw not one person had commented, Im glad to know at least one other person noticed lol

[Zoolady]

I know who she was....she certainly had an interesting lifr and I hope she's in a good place now.

[Borla]

I find a lot of those old pin-up girls much more attractive than modern models. They were "real" back then.

[skizziks]

She is a legend, and one of the most beautiful women to have lived. She influenced a whole hair style, a whole fashion. I'm sorry to hear about this.

[Craven Morehead]

RIP Bettie

[Manic_Skafe]

She's still ahead of our time.

[spooky1]

I'm a huge fan of Bettie's. I had heard about her having pneumonia, but I hadn't heard about the heart attack. I saw the news of her death this morning. She was one of a kind, and I think she was the most beautiful woman ever. I think her smile was what set her above every other model.

Best Bettie Page song (if you like Rockabilly)

YouTube - My Baby Looks Like Betty Page

YouTube - My Baby Looks Like Betty Page

[BadNick]

I also noticed the announcement of her death today. I hope she didn't suffer at the end of her life. Thinking of her usually made me smile.

[lostgirl]

She was a wonderful, vibrant, beautiful woman. May she rest in peace.

[Tully Mars]

Originally Posted by BadNick

I also noticed the announcement of her death today. I hope she didn't suffer at the end of her life. Thinking of her usually made me smile.

Ditto.