Time to Relax
It must have been somewhat of a relief for Sullivan to finally finish this enormous project after working on the show for 22 years. It was time to step back and enjoy a quiet life with his family, even though he was one of the most adored TV stars of all time. The work had undoubtedly propelled him to a level of stardom he had never imagined. Sullivan was now prepared to enjoy a carefree retirement, but destiny had other plans.
Time To Relax
Secret Sadness
Sadly, Ed Sullivan’s time in retirement and away from the spotlight of show business would be fleeting. His family learned that he had an uncommon and severe form of esophageal cancer in 1974. The family and the beloved TV star’s doctors, however, agreed that they would never reveal to him the full extent of his diagnosis in order to safeguard his mental health given his deteriorating physical condition. Sullivan deserved to spend his last days in peace and quiet after dedicating his life to the industry.
Secret Sadness
