Companionship with Sheilah Graham: Fitzgerald's Last Comfort

In 1937, following a failed reunion with Ginevra King, F. Scott Fitzgerald found companionship with Sheilah Graham, a nationally syndicated gossip columnist. This relationship marked the final chapter of Fitzgerald's life, as he struggled with personal demons and health issues. After suffering a heart attack at Schwab's Pharmacy, his doctor advised him to avoid strenuous exertion, prompting Fitzgerald to move in with Graham, who resided on the ground floor of their building on North Hayworth Avenue in Hollywood. Despite the comfort of their relationship, Graham noted that Fitzgerald was plagued by guilt over his wife Zelda's mental illness and her confinement in a sanatorium. This emotional burden contributed to Fitzgerald's ongoing battles with depression, frequent attempts at sobriety, and episodes of violent outbursts. Tragically, he also faced suicidal thoughts during this tumultuous period. Their relationship, while providing some solace, was overshadowed by Fitzgerald's struggles, ultimately leading to his untimely death in 1940. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #F.ScottFitzgerald #SheilahGraham #1937 #Hollywood #ZeldaFitzgerald