Today we’re revisiting our 2022 story of the tragic marriage of actress Patricia Neal – whose true love was Gary Cooper – and children’s book author Roald Dahl – whose true love was his mistress. Rarely have two people been unhappier or more beset than these.

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Stacie’s Receipts

Roald Dahl—the Storyteller As Benevolent Sadist — New York Magazine – Nymag (nymag.com)

Patricia Neal dies: Oscar winning star of ‘Hud’ was 84 (washingtonpost.com)

My years with Roald, by the ‘love of his life’ | Roald Dahl | The Guardian (theguardian.com)

Patricia Neal on life, death and marriage to Roald Dahl (theguardian.com)

A PRIVATE HELL, A LIFE REGAINED – Chicago Tribune (chicagotribune.com)

Patricia Neal Looks Back at a Glorious and Grueling Life (people.com via archive.org)