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Ricky Nelson grew up in America’s living rooms, but the life behind that wholesome image was far messier than television ever showed. There were secret romances, a bitter marriage collapse, a humiliating night before thousands of fans, and rumors that followed him even after tragedy struck. Fame kept changing shape around him, and so did the people closest to him. Yet the strangest turns came when his carefully controlled story finally slipped beyond anyone’s control.
