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Edie (1917) Beale
- Category : 1917-births
- Type : PSE
- Profile : 2/4 - Hermit / Opportunist
- Definition : Single
- Incarnation Cross : RAX The Sphinx 4
Biography
American socialite and entertainment hopeful whose life fell to pieces. Born to lawyer/financier Phelan and his wife Edith Beale, she spent her early years in privilege. Wanting to break free she moved to New York City to pursue a career of acting, singing and dancing. She was forced to return home, to the Hamptons, Long Island, NY where her mother lived. In their mansion, Grey Gardens, the mother and daughter became reclusive from the rest of the world. As their financial situation worsened, their home fell into disrepair and they lived with many cats amidst filth and poverty. The women were featured in a 1976 documentary by the Maysles brothers. Her mother died in 1977 and two years later "Little Edie" moved from her dilapidated mansion, selling it to Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn who renovated it.. Little Edie died January 14, 2002