Young Love
Sullivan developed his skills as a young athlete while playing sports, developing close relationships with his teammates. He played with teammates and rivals of all races while participating in team sports, and this inclusion would later inspire him to fight racism. But in addition to romance, he also experienced tragedy in his early years of athleticism. Olympic swimmer Sybil Bauer was a fellow sports star whom the young Ed Sullivan fell in love with; they later got engaged. Bauer tragically passed away from cancer in 1924 at the age of 23, leaving Sullivan in shock. But it wouldn’t be the future TV superstar’s last chance at love.
Young Love
Second Chance
After losing Sybil Bauer, Sullivan’s heart finally started to mend after about two years. Therefore, when he met Sylvia Weinstein, he was ready for romance once more. Weinstein pretended that Sullivan’s last name was Solomon because she knew her Jewish family would disapprove of her dating the Irish Catholic! The family eventually learned the truth, and the couple married in 1930 using their real names. Weinstein didn’t realize at the time that her husband was destined to become one of the biggest stars of all time.
Second Chance
