Researching Edie Sedgwick
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 2174 people with the Sedgwick surname? In that year Sedgwick was ranked number 1732 for popularity in the UK. |
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The name Edie means "Rich gift" and is of Teutonic origin.
Records of Edie Sedgwick on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Edie Sedgwick and the Sedgwick Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 2891 people with the Sedgwick surname in the UK? Sedgwick is now ranked number 1861 for popularity in the UK. |
Sedgwick Genealogy Databases
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Some Famous People called Edie Sedgwick
Edie Sedgwick
Edith Minturn Sedgwick Post (April 20, 1943 – November 16, 1971) was an American actress and fashion model, known for being one of Andy Warhol's superstars. Sedgwick became known as "The Girl of the Year" in 1965 after starring in several of Warhol's short films in the 1960s. She was dubbed an "It Girl", while Vogue magazine also named her a "Youthquaker".
Sedgwick broke with Warhol in 1966, and attempted to forge an independent acting career. However, her mental health deteriorated from drug abuse, and she struggled to complete the semi-autobiographical film Ciao! Manhattan. She gave up drugs and alcohol after meeting her future husband Michael Post, and completed filming Ciao! Manhattan in early 1971. They married in July 1971. She died in October 1971, at age 28 of a drug overdose.
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