Henry Willson, Agent.” And he could help, too, in more ways than one. His business card literally read: “If you’re interested in getting into the movies, I can help you. Selznick’s newly formed Vanguard Pictures. You see, Henry Willson also just so happened to be the head of talent at David O.
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Henry Leroy Willson (1911 ~1978) – and yes, that’s “Willson” spelled with two l’s plus, appropriately enough, a “son” added on at the end – was an older gay man, what today we would call a notorious “chicken hawk” of an old queen, frequenting gentlemen’s night clubs along the Sunset Strip bar scene where he wooed younger men for both personal as well as professional reasons. So I decided old Henry deserved a blog spot all his own today. Still I had no idea what a powerhouse this man was as the cornerstone for the male actor “dreamboat” and “beefcake” manufacturing industry that Hollywood evolved into during the 1940s and 50s. Sure, I’d heard the agent’s name before, primarily in connection with his most famous client, Rock Hudson – that Henry Willson’s secretary was the bride chosen for Hudson during his brief marriage to counter the rampant gay rumors that were swirling about him in Hollywood as he grew into a star in the early 50s. The agency advises people to seek immediate medical attention if they have any of these symptoms, and also urges people to keep up to date with recommended vaccines to best protect themselves against meningococcal disease.While researching yesterday’s blog entry about Guy Madison, I found that there was as much or more to write about the fascinating real-life caricature who was Guy’s agent, Henry Willson. They can first appear as a flu-like illness, but typically worsen very quickly. The agency said symptoms can appear suddenly and include high fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea/vomiting, or a dark purple rash. People do not catch the bacteria through casual contact or by breathing air where someone with meningococcal disease has been, according to the CDC.
However, it is not as contagious as germs that cause the common cold or the flu. Generally, it takes close (for example, coughing or kissing) or lengthy contact to spread these bacteria. People spread meningococcal bacteria to other people by sharing respiratory and throat secretions (saliva or spit). While the current outbreak is seen among gay men, the CDC maintains that “meningococcal disease can affect anyone”. These illnesses are often severe, can be deadly, and include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream. Meningococcal disease refers to any illness caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. Globally, 58 countries have reported more than 2,580 confirmed cases of monkeypox infections. The US has seen about 156 cases, from more than 20 states. The outbreak comes, amidst a slew of infections caused by monkeypox virus, also seen among men who have physical relations with men. “Because of the outbreak in Florida, and the number of Pride events being held across the state in coming weeks, it’s important that gay and bisexual men, who live in Florida, get vaccinated, and those travelling to Florida talk to their healthcare provider about getting a MenACWY vaccine,” he added. Romero, Director, National Center for Immunisation and Respiratory Diseases, in a statement. “Getting vaccinated against meningococcal disease is the best way to prevent this serious illness, which can quickly become deadly,” said Jose R. Capricorn 25 June 2022 Horoscope Today, Rashifal, Lucky Colour, Astrological PredictionĬDC has recommended that gay, bisexual, and other men, who have physical relations with men, get a meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) if they live in Florida, or talk with their healthcare provider about getting vaccinated if they are traveling to Florida.ĬDC is also emphasising the importance of routine MenACWY vaccination for people with HIV.