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The Tragic Rise and Fall of Bobby Driscoll: Disney’s First Child Star

Bobby Driscoll was once the face of Disney—the first actor Walt Disney ever signed to an exclusive contract. But behind the fame and fairy tales, his story ended in heartbreak. At just nine years old, Bobby starred in Disney’s first full-length live-action feature, Song of the South. The film was a success, winning an Academy Award for its song Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah, and catapulted Bobby into stardom. Disney quickly put him in more films: So Dear to My Heart and Melody Time at 11, Treasure Island at 13, and Peter Pan at 16. Not only did he voice Peter, but he also acted out the character’s movements for animators. But Bobby’s fame was tied to his youthful looks. As he grew older, severe acne scarred his face, making him nearly uncastable. By 17, he fell into depression and turned to heroin to cope. In 1955, Bobby met Marilyn Jean Rush, a young woman outside the entertainment industry. They married a year later and had three children in three years. To support his family, Bobby worked odd acting jobs and even as a store clerk, but his heroin addiction persisted. The strain led to divorce in 1960, with Marilyn taking custody of their children. Bobby’s life spiraled further. In 1961, he was arrested for drug possession, forgery, burglary, and check fraud, serving about a year in prison. Afterward, he moved to New York City, hoping to rebuild his life as an artist. He even became part of Andy Warhol’s circle at The Factory, a haven for misfits and fallen stars. But heroin followed him there too, leaving him frail and isolated. On March 30, 1968, two boys exploring an abandoned Manhattan building discovered a body. It was Bobby Driscoll, dead at 31 from heart failure caused by long-term drug use. With no ID, he was buried in a pauper’s grave on Hart Island. His identity wasn’t confirmed until nearly a year later, when fingerprints matched after his mother contacted authorities. Bobby Driscoll’s story is a haunting reminder of the dark side of child stardom. Once Disney’s brightest face, he died forgotten—his legacy a cautionary tale of how quickly fame can fade. http://didyoucatchthis.com   / didyoucatchthis     / didyoucatchthis     / didyoucatchthistv     / diducatchthis   The Tragic Rise and Fall of Bobby Driscoll: Disney’s First Child Star    • The Tragic Rise and Fall of Bobby Driscoll...   #shorts