Old Hollywood: She has quite the racket going

Old Hollywood

The widow of this A+ list dancing legend has quite the racket going.

If you want to even mention the legend’s name in a book or magazine or movie, you have to pay her a bunch of money, or she will sue you.

She might not win, but she will tie it up in court long enough that you give up the project.

So, pay her some money and you get to tell whatever story you like.

Fred Astaire

Robyn Smith

Robyn Smith was married to Fred Astaire in 1980, and they remained married until Astaire’s death in 1987.

Smith kept a relatively low profile during her marriage to Astaire, and details about her personal life are not as extensively documented.

As the wife of Fred Astaire, Smith became a stepmother to Astaire’s children from his first marriage, including Fred Astaire Jr. and Ava Astaire McKenzie.

Smith provided support and companionship to Fred Astaire in the later years of his life, during which he continued to be involved in various projects and received honors for his contributions to the arts.

After Fred Astaire’s death in 1987, Robyn Smith has maintained a more private life, she took up aviation, earning pilot certification in a series of airplanes and helicopter.