Stacy Arthur was a former Playboy Playmate who appeared in the January 1991 issue of the magazine. She was also the winner of the Mrs. Ohio contest in 1990. However, her life was full of tragedy, violence, and controversy. She died on April 5, 2019, at the age of 50, after a short battle with illness.
The Cause of Death
Stacy Arthur died of a heart attack that was caused by an undiagnosed heart condition. She had been feeling unwell for a few days, but she had not sought medical attention. She passed away at the University of Louisville Hospital, her alma mater that she loved dearly.
Her sister, Tammy Pollock, announced her death on Twitter, saying that she was a “kind, gentle giant” who was proud of her achievements on and off the screen. She also thanked the hospital staff and everyone who participated in her care, and asked for prayers and privacy for the family.
The Life of Tragedy
Stacy Arthur’s life was marked by several tragic and traumatic events that affected her deeply. She suffered from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse. She also faced financial difficulties and legal troubles.
One of the most shocking and devastating events in her life was the murder of her husband, James Alan Arthur, by a fan named James Lindberg on October 29, 1991. Lindberg was obsessed with Stacy Arthur, and he shot and killed her husband on a street in Bellefontaine, Ohio, where the family lived. He then killed himself. Stacy Arthur was left widowed with three children from previous marriages.
Another horrific event in her life was the alleged rape and sodomy by three Playboy employees at the Playboy Mansion on October 6, 1991, just weeks before her husband’s death. She claimed that two security guards and a butler drugged, raped, and sodomized her, and that Playboy did nothing to help her or punish the perpetrators. She filed a $70 million lawsuit against Playboy and others, but the case was dismissed due to lack of evidence and inconsistencies in her statements.
Stacy Arthur also struggled with addiction and mental health issues, and she attempted suicide several times. She was arrested for driving under the influence, possession of drugs, and theft. She also lost custody of her children, and she was estranged from her family and friends.
