Monica Getz, a Swedish-born advocate for divorce court reform, died at 90 from bile duct cancer. She endured a tumultuous 24-year marriage with jazz legend Stan Getz, whose addiction struggles led to their painful divorce in 1987. Their lives were overshadowed by his drug and alcohol abuse, which created turmoil despite their extravagant lifestyle. After a protracted legal battle, she dedicated herself to advocating for changes in the divorce system, highlighting the challenges faced by women in similar situations.
Monica Getz, whose tumultuous 24-year marriage to jazz legend Stan Getz was plagued by his addictions, became a fierce advocate for divorce court reform.
Despite their glamorous life, drugs and alcohol wreaked havoc on the Getz marriage, ultimately leading to a painful divorce in which Stan acknowledged his struggles.
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