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Also known as Elda Furry, Hedda DeWolf Hopper

American gossip columnist and actress (1885–1966)

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Born
1890
Died
1966
Works
4

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  • From under my hat
  • Sotto il mio cappello
  • The whole truth and nothing but
  • The whole truth and nothing but

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Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
United States
Active from
1885-03-02
Active to
1966-02-01

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Listeners
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Total plays
1

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Born
Elda Furry , ( 1885-06-02 ) June 2, 1885, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania , U.S.
Died
February 1, 1966 (1966-02-01) (aged 80), Los Angeles , California , U.S.
Resting place
Rose Hill Cemetery in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Occupations
Actress, gossip columnist
Years active
1908–1966
Known for
Writing "Hedda Hopper's Hollywood"
Political party
Republican
Spouse
DeWolf Hopper ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1913 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1922 ) ​
Children
William Hopper

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date of birth
1885-05-02
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Hedda Hopper
date of death
1966-02-01
name in native language
Hedda Hopper
start of work period
1908-00-00
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Elda Furry (June 2, 1885 – February 1, 1966), known professionally as Hedda Hopper, was an American gossip columnist and actress. At the height of her influence in the 1940s, more than 35 million people read her columns. A strong supporter of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) hearings, Hopper named suspected Communists and was a major proponent of the Hollywood blacklist. Hopper continued to write her gossip column until her death in 1966. Her work appeared in many magazines and later on radio. She had an extended public feud with Louella Parsons, an arch-rival and fellow gossip columnist.

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