9. Her Only Child, A Daughter, Was Born With Severe Brain Damage
Early on in Dandridge’s career, when she took a brief hiatus to start a family with ex-husband Harold Nicholas, Dandridge gave birth to a daughter, Harolyn. She was born in 1943 with severe and permanent brain damage that required daily care. Dandridge found herself with a permanently disabled daughter and a husband who cheated on her before abandoning them both.