Jean Harlow Experienced An Unusual Symptom Related To The Condition That Killed Her

May 2024 ยท 1 minute read

While filming Jack Conway's "Saratoga" (1937), Jean Harlow started experiencing bizarre complications that concerned the crew. Village News reports that the actress could hardly draw a breath, she was sweating profusely, and her skin had disturbingly turned a dismal grey color. Filming was put on hold and she was rushed to the hospital by members of the crew after a doctor advised immediate medical attention over the phone.

Sadly, by the time Harlow found out she was sick, it was too late. Uremic poisoning had reached an advanced stage when she was taken into the hospital, and on June 7, 1937, she died in a hospital bed (via Britannica). According to Cleveland Clinic, uremic poisoning occurs when one's blood becomes riddled with certain toxins. It's caused by the failure of the kidneys to filter urine properly, allowing dangerous toxins to enter the body.

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