The dark history of Frank Sinatra’s mansion

The 8,000-square-foot mansion sits on a three-and-a-half acre estate in the heart of the Chatsworth Nature Preserve. It has a splendid view of the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles foothills and the surrounding mountains. It also features gardens, terraces and an outdoor pool.SCOTT EVERTS PARA SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 

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The dark history of Frank Sinatra’s mansion: The Rat Pack’s gambling and alleged encounters between Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy 

Farralone was the name of the legendary singer’s home. It was designed by architect William Pereira with the assistance of his then-student, Frank Gehry. The house has just gone on sale for more than $8 million

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NOV 16, 2024 - 23:15 COT

Poker was played there until the early hours of the morning, while million-dollar rounds of bourbon and French champagne were served. The host — Frank Sinatra — and famous guests, such as Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop, all partook in the activities.

Operation save celebrities: The inner workings of the therapists who help stars to lead a ‘normal’ lifeGETTY IMAGES / PEPA ORTIZ (COLLAGE)

Operation Save the Celebrities: The inner workings of the therapists who help stars lead a ‘normal’ life 

The tragic death of Liam Payne, who had previously sought help to cope with life in the spotlight, brings new life to the debate over whether early, unbridled fame is compatible with emotional stability

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Barcelona - OCT 26, 2024 - 23:05 COT

It’s undeniably rough to have sipped from the cup of fame at an early age, only to wind up excluded from the A-list. The process of restoring a celebrity’s damaged psyche can be traumatic, its outcome uncertain.