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Who People Are Dating - John Paul Getty, Jr. and Talitha Pol
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Who People Are Dating - John Paul Getty, Jr. and Talitha Pol
The wealthy American-born British philanthropist, John Paul Getty, Jr. (7 September 1932 17 April 2003) with the style icon of the late 1960s, Talitha Pol (18 October 1940 14 July 1971). The couple, who became part of " Swinging" Londons fashionable scene, got married in December 1966 in Rome, the same place where Talitha met her death from a heroin overdose. Date: 1966
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1966 Philanthropist Romance Skirt Smile Swinging
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This photograph captures the enchanting moment when John Paul Getty, Jr. (September 7, 1932 – April 17, 2003), the wealthy American-born British philanthropist, and Talitha Pol (October 18, 1940 – July 14, 1971), the iconic style muse of the late 1960s, exchanged vows in the romantic city of Rome on December 16, 1966. The couple's whirlwind romance began when they met in the fashionable circles of "Swinging" London. Talitha, a Dutch-born model, was known for her bohemian style and captivating beauty. Her unique sense of fashion, which often featured flowing white skirts and eclectic accessories, set her apart from the crowd and made her a muse for designers and photographers alike. John Paul Getty, Jr., heir to the Getty oil fortune, was equally captivated by Talitha's free spirit and magnetic personality. Their wedding day was a celebration of love and romance, with Talitha looking radiant in a flowing white skirt and a beaming smile on her face. John Paul, dressed in a sharp suit, couldn't take his eyes off his beautiful bride. The couple's happiness was palpable, and their union was a testament to the power of love to transcend social boundaries and expectations. Tragically, Talitha's life was cut short when she passed away from a heroin overdose in Rome on July 14, 1971. Her untimely death at the age of 30 shocked the world, and her memory continues to inspire fashion enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the brief but passionate romance between John Paul Getty, Jr. and Talitha Pol, two iconic figures of the 1960s.
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