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Jun 2020
47m 10s

The Hollywood Sign

PARCAST NETWORK
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It’s a symbol of the glamor of show business and the allure of being a movie star. But just like the city that it overlooks, this sign has been the site of tragic loss. A young starlet jumped to her death from the "H,” and rumor has it she's still there...repeating her heartbroken final moments forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices. ... Show More
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