The Life of Old Hollywood Everyman Henry Fonda

On April 14, 1950, Frances Ford Seymour died by suicide while staying at Craig House, a psychiatric hospital in Beacon, New York. She had entered the facility earlier that year during a difficult period following the breakdown of her marriage. Her death shocked the family and those who knew her.

At the time, Jane was twelve years old and Peter was ten. In the years immediately following the tragedy, the full details surrounding their mother’s death were not openly discussed with the children. The loss marked a major turning point for the family and had lasting effects on their lives.