The Life and Death of Inger Stevens How Exactly Did She Die?

Swedish American actress Inger Stevens had an iconic career that spanned from the mid-1950s to the 1970s. She shot to fame after portraying Nina Wylie, personal assistant to EG Marshall’s character, Sam Dunstock, in the film by 1957 – Man on Fire. Stevens earned several nominations for her performances, including New Female Personality Award in 1951, two Emmy Award nominations for her roles in: The Dick Powell Show and The Farmer’s Daughter in 1962 and 1964 respectively.

The Life of Inger Steven – Biography

Inger Stevens was born on October 18, 1934 in Stockholm, Sweden, to Lisbet and Per Gustaf Stensland. As a nine-year-old girl, her father, Per Stensland, left her and her younger sister in the care of her aunt in Lidingo, Sweden, while he traveled to the United States to pursue his career there. Stevens’ mother had already abandoned the children with their father by then.

The sisters moved with their father to New York in 1944 after successfully landing a teaching position at Columbia University. Around the age of 13, Stevens moved to Manhattan, Kansas, where she was enrolled in Manhattan High School.

After Stevens turned 16, she fled to Kansas City where she began working as a performer in burlesque shows. About two years after fleeing her home, she returned to New York where she began working in the garment district as a choir girl. During this time, she also took acting classes at Actors Studios in Hell’s Kitchen Manhattan, New York. She soon began appearing in television series and commercials, as well as plays.

In 1954, Inger Stevens appeared in an episode of the television show Kraft Television Theater and in an episode of the television series Robert Montgomery Presents in 1955. Between 1955 and 1956, she performed the role of Lucy Henderson in three episodes of the S Studio One television series. In 1956, she appeared in the television series, Crunch et DesMatinée Théâtre, and Croisé where she played the role of Alicia. She portrayed Lady Arabella in an episode of Conflict, Ruth in The Joseph Cotten Show, and Betty Perkins in The Millionaire

Stevens’ rise to stardom came with her role in the 1957 film, Man on Fire where she starred as Nina Wylie alongside other notable actors and actresses including Bing Crosby, EG Marshall, Anne Seymour, Richard Eastham, Malcolm Brodrick and Mary Fickett. Her role in Man on Fire led her to star in several other movies and TV shows.

Some of the films she appeared in after Burning Man include The Filibuster (1958) where she played Annette Claiborne, Crying the Terror (1958) where she played Mrs. Joan Molner and The World, Flesh and the Devil (1959), playing Sarah Crandall.

Others include The New Trainees (1964), The Borgia Staff (1967), A Guide for the Married Man (1967), and A Time to Kill (1967). In 1968, Inger Stevens appeared in the films FirecreekMadigan5 Card StudHang ‘Em High, and House of Cards. Inger Stevens starred as Anna in the 1969 film A Kings Dream

In addition to feature films, Stevens also appeared in numerous television series, including Alfred Hitchcock PresentsClimax, Playhouse 90 (1956 – 1959), as well as Bargain and Sunday Showcase in 1959. She appeared in Dick Powell ‘s Zane Gray TheaterMoment of FearHong Kong, and The Twilight Zone in 1960. His other TV series roles include roles in Adventures in ParadiseAquanautsDetectivesRoute 66Follow the SunNursesand a host of others.

Inger Stevens was married to Anthony Soglio, her Agent, between 1955 and 1957. After his death in 1970, it was revealed that she had been secretly married to an African American named Ike Jones since 1961. They allegedly kept their marriage a secret so to protect his career.

Death – How exactly did she die?

In April 1970, Inger Stevens was found lying Lola McNally, his roommate, nearly unconscious on his kitchen floor. McNally later reported that she was able to open her eyes when her name was called but could not speak. Stevens died before the ambulance transporting her could reach the hospital. A cut was found on his chin after removing a bandage. His death ultimately resulted in suicide due to acute barbiturate poisoning.

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