William Holden Biography

- His full name is William Franklin Beedle Jr.

- He was the best man at Ronald Reagan's wedding.

- He died from a laceration to his forehead which was caused by hitting his head while drunk. He apparently remained conscious for about half an hour after the injury but never realised he should phone for help. Had he done so, it is likely he would have lived.

- He has two sons and a stepdaughter from a previous marriage, whom he adopted as his own.

- He reportedly showered up to 4 times a day.

- His ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean.