Lee Garlington

Lee Hagan Garlington (September 27, 1937 – December 6, 2023) was an American film actor and stockbroker best known for his secret long-term relationship with Hollywood actor Rock Hudson during the 1960s.

Early life Garlington was born on September 27, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia. Garlington later recalled being "scared to death" during their first encounter, though Hudson eventually invited him over for a beer, sparking their three-year romance.

Relationship with Rock Hudson Garlington and Hudson were in a secret relationship from 1962 to 1965.

Later years Garlington lost contact with Hudson after 1977 and only learned of Hudson's AIDS diagnosis through the media in 1985. He eventually met Paul Garlington, who became his long-term partner and husband.

The pair lived a quiet life, spending twenty years in New Zealand before eventually returning to Southern California to settle in Laguna Niguel.

Death Garlington spent the last 37 years of his life with his husband, Paul Garlington. His death was caused by complications from internal bleeding and prostate cancer.

Filmography Television YearTitleRoleNotes1962 The Virginian Cowboy Various Characters

Film YearTitleRoleNotes2023 Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed Himself HBO Documentary Films