He was a beloved Hollywood star loved by million's.
He had appeared in numerous films when his face was damaged in a fire. Fame faded, employment was not forthcoming, and he went bankrupt. He was diagnosed with cancer, though this information was kept from him, and he became despondent.
In 1934, Tellegen committed suicide by stabbing himself in the chest with a pair of scissors seven times (supposedly while surrounded by newspaper clippings of his career), resulting in lurid press coverage.
Source: Lou Tellegen
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