There aren’t many Hollywood stories that end with a coroner’s ruling and a friend quietly covering the funeral bill, yet Judy Garland’s final chapter is exactly that. What happened in her last months — the debt, the people who stayed close — tells a more complicated story than the one-line obituary. Here’s what the record actually shows about her death, her money troubles, and the people she left behind.

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Age at death: 47 ·
Date of death: June 22, 1969 ·

Key Facts: Judy Garland’s Final Year
Date Event Details
1969 Final performance Performed in Copenhagen
June 22, 1969 Death Found dead in London home
June 22, 1969 Funeral Paid for by friend
Note: The coroner’s verdict was “accidental overdose” — no evidence of suicide.
Tip: Many biographers point to Garland’s chronic financial stress as a key factor in her final years.
Warning: Some sources dispute the exact chronology of Garland’s last weeks; verify details with primary evidence.