2021年5月21日 · Mary Blair had a troubled life and, in particular, had to deal with an alcoholic husband named Lee who, although a talented artist himself, seemed deeply resentful of the attention and opportunities given to his wife.

2014年5月27日 · Mary turned to alcohol to cope with losing her mentor as well as with her own family’s struggles. She painted infrequently until her death in 1978 from a cerebral hemorrhage.

2014年3月11日 · Nearly four decades after Mary’s death—she died in Soquel in 1978 of a cerebral hemorrhage likely brought on by acute alcoholism—Blair is finally receiving international acclaim for her work as the principal concept artist and color stylist on a trio of Disney classics—Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan, along with her design ...

Mary Blair moved back to California and died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Soquel, California [16] on July 26, 1978, aged 66. [1] Her death was likely brought on by acute alcoholism. [ 18 ]

Through the hardships of alcoholism to the lack of riches, Mary Blair stayed strong fighting through every one of her struggles. She showed us that we can overcome anything thrown in our way with hard work to follow our dreams.

2021年4月14日 · Mary herself, with her high cheekbones, short fringe and dashing homemade outfits, was as elegant as one of her own drawings. Yet behind the exquisite tailoring and professional success her personal life was turbulent. Lee was an alcoholic, unfaithful and incurably jealous of his wife’s talent.

2019年6月4日 · Sadly, both Mary and Lee were alcoholics, with Mary herself being described as a “high-functioning alcoholic”. Disney’s death in December 1966 hit Blair hard. It could be said this was the start of a dramatic decline for her.

2014年3月19日 · Mary Blair, born Mary Browne Robinson on October 21, 1911 came from humble, poor beginnings. She was born in McAlester Oklahoma along with her fraternal twin sister Augusta, and additional...

2019年11月9日 · Disneyland was one of the happiest places on Earth for Mary Blair. It allowed her a creative outlet apart from her alcoholic husband who was physically abusive towards her and her children. You can...

Mary Blair, born Mary Browne Robinson on October 21, 1911 came from humble, poor beginnings. She was born in McAlester Oklahoma along with her fraternal twin sister Augusta, and additional sister to a low income family complicated by an alcoholic father.