A four-time Oscar nominee who died at 45, Montgomery Clift was a bright young talent, a tabloid fixture, and a posthumous gay icon. In this exclusive excerpt from her forthcoming book, Anne... The car accident that severely impacted the life and career of Montgomery Clift occurred on the evening of May 12, 1956. While returning home from a dinner party hosted by.

Montgomery Clift Accident
Montgomery Clift was a handsome and talented actor who starred in classics like "A Place in the Sun" and "From Here to Eternity". He suffered a devastating car accident in.