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Gia Scala

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Actress

The Resume

    (March 3, 1934-April 30, 1972)
    Daughter of an Irish mother and Sicilian father
    Died in Hollywood, California
    Birth name was Giovanna Scoglio
    Committed suicide at 38
    Best known for starring in 1961's 'The Guns of Navarone'

Why she might be annoying:

    Her alcoholism led to several arrests.
    She divorced actor Don Burnett.
    She was treated for severe depression.
    She attempted suicide several times, including jumping off a bridge, only to be rescued by a passing cab driver.
    On April 20, 1971, she got into an altercation with a meter maid after refusing to pay an additional $0.50 overtime charge.

Why she might not be annoying:

    In 1957, during an appearance on 'The Steve Allen Show,' she burst into tears when discussing her cancer-stricken mother. Several months later, her mom died from the disease.
    Along with Sophia Loren, she ushered in the era of tall, voluptuous screen goddesses.
    She lost a portion of an index finger in a car accident in July 1971.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 23 Votes: 95.65% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 71 Votes: 61.97% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 33 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 81 Votes: 39.51% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 87 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 61 Votes: 50.82% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 164 Votes: 41.46% Annoying