Acting

Laurie Bird

Born September 26, 1953 · Long Island, New York, USA

Died June 15, 1979 · aged 25

Laurie Bird (September 26, 1953 – June 15, 1979) was an American actress and photographer. She appeared in three films during the 1970s, two of which were directed by Monte Hellman. She was romantically involved with Hellman and Art Garfunkel, committing suicide in the latter's apartment by taking an overdose of Valium. Bird's mother died by suicide when Bird was a baby. Her father was an electri…