Zelda Fitzgerald (née Sayre; July 24, 1900 – March 10, 1948) was an American socialite, novelist, and painter. Zelda died over seven years later in a fire at the hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, in which she was a patient.

When and how did Zelda Fitzgerald die?

It’s likely that his heavy drinking contributed to his early death: Fitzgerald died of a heart attack on December 21, 1940, in Hollywood, California, at age 44. He had not yet completed his fifth novel, The Last Tycoon.

Where did Zelda die?

Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Zelda Fitzgerald/Place of death

How old was Zelda Sayre when she met Fitzgerald?

21-year-old
At such a dance in July 1918, barely a month after graduating from Sidney Lanier High School, Zelda met F. Scott Fitzgerald, a 21-year-old army second lieutenant stationed at nearby Camp Sheridan.

What mental illness did Zelda have?

In 1930, Zelda was diagnosed with schizophrenia and spent her remaining years in and out of various mental health clinics. The family was hit hard by The Great Depression and left penniless.

Did Zelda Fitzgerald have a child?

Frances Scott Fitzgerald
Zelda Fitzgerald/Children
Frances Scott Smith, the only child of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald, died of cancer yesterday at her home in Montgomery, Ala. She was 64 years old.

Did F Scott Fitzgerald have a child?

F. Scott Fitzgerald/Children

Who was F. Scott Fitzgerald’s daughter?

F. Scott Fitzgerald/Daughters
Scottie Fitzgerald Smith, the only child of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda, died early today at her home after a long battle with cancer.

Was Zelda really schizophrenic?

Who was F Scott Fitzgerald’s daughter?

Is F Scott Fitzgerald dead?

Deceased (1896–1940)
F. Scott Fitzgerald/Living or Deceased

Who was F. Scott Fitzgerald’s wife?

Zelda Fitzgeraldm. 1920–1940
F. Scott Fitzgerald/Wife