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Susan Dey's Private Battle: Anorexia and AA Secrecy
8 May
Summary
- Dey battled anorexia during her Partridge Family fame.
- She fiercely guarded her privacy regarding AA attendance.
- Dey stepped away from Hollywood for a private life.
Susan Dey, who achieved fame at 17 as Laurie Partridge on the 1970s series The Partridge Family, has experienced significant health challenges and a reclusive lifestyle.
During her early career, Dey struggled with anorexia, admitting in 1993 that she was still working to overcome the severe eating disorder. She also discussed the pressures of child stardom, describing it as being an adult without the corresponding rights.
Dey expressed frustration over media intrusions into her personal life, particularly concerning her involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous. She felt her privacy was violated when details of her AA attendance were leaked to tabloids.
In 1988, Dey married producer Bernard Sofronski and has one daughter from a previous marriage. She departed from Hollywood in 2004 seeking a more private existence.
Although Dey has admitted to missing acting, she conveyed contentment with her current life, stating it is full and satisfying.
