Fred Otash, a private detective, briefly helped Judy Garland get sober and served as her bodyguard when she feared for her safety during a divorce. He was described as her fixer by co-author Manfred Westphal.
Judy Garland's life in Hollywood was marked by extreme diets, stimulant use, a domineering stage mother, failed relationships, and severed ties with father-figure Louis B. Mayer.
Garland's tumultuous Hollywood journey shows the darker side of the star factory, highlighting the pressures, abuses, and struggles faced by iconic performers like her.
Otash's role in Garland's life sheds light on the behind-the-scenes support and protection often needed by vulnerable stars in the entertainment industry.
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