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Julie McCaffrey

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier were 'torn apart by infidelity and mental illness'

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier were once the most glamorous couple in showbiz, winning global adulation and armfuls of Oscars as they starred in some of Hollywood's most famous films.

Their relationship however was torn apart by infidelities and a serious mental illness that was not understood in their era.

The tragic truth behind the golden couple's love is explored in the new book Truly, Madly - written by Stephen Galloway. The following is an excerpt from the book:

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