Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, who would later become Greta Garbo (September 18, 1905 - April 15, 1990) was born in Stockholm, Sweden and was raised, along with her brother and sister, in what was considered a working-class slum. She became a star of silent movies and then talkies, and was considered by many to be the most beautiful woman in the world. She scrupulously avoided publicity and photographers. Though she had romantic relationships, she never married and never had children. She was a survivor of breast cancer in 1984 and later had dialysis three times a week. She died at the age of 84 due to kidney failure and pneumonia.
Recommended Resources
Fan site pays homage to Greta Garbo and includes details about her life and career, photo galleries, trivia, and an interactive forum for her fans to discuss her life and legacy.
http://garboforever.com/
Presents an overview of Greta's life, how she came to be the beautiful actress she became, and several photographs.
http://www.goldensilents.com/stars/gretagarbo.html
Greta Garbo - the Ultimate Star
Offers a timeline of the life and career of the superstar of silent movies and early talkies, her filmography, photographs, numerous galleries by various photographers, and news and details of her funeral service.
http://ggarbo.weebly.com/
Official Website for Greta Garbo
Contains the official biography of the star, vital statistics and trivia about her. Also shares a slideshow of photographs, and the schedule of the exhibition entitled "Greta Garbo: The Mystery of Style," which depicts the influence Greta had on modern fashion.
http://www.gretagarbo.com/
Turner Classic Movies: Greta Garbo
TCM's section about Garbo, which displays pictures of the star and her posters, video clips, and details about her companions. Additionally displays her filmography, biography, and fan comments.
http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/68274|63540/Greta-Garbo/
