As you know, Why Do Fools Fall in Love was loosely based on Frankie Lymon’s life. And while it may seem hard to believe that this boyish looking man was married to three women at the same time, it was the 1980’s court case that later inspired former “Days of Our Lives” actress, Tina Andrews, to write the screenplay.

Is Why Do Fools Fall in Love True?

Parents need to know that Why Do Fools Fall in Love is a fictionalized look at the meteoric rise and fall of the career of 1950s teen singer-songwriter Frankie Lymon and the court case triggered by his premature death from a heroin overdose.

Was Frankie Lymon a real person?

Franklin Joseph Lymon (September 30, 1942 – February 27, 1968) was an American rock and roll/rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, best known as the boy soprano lead singer of the New York City-based early rock and roll doo-wop group The Teenagers. The group was composed of five boys, all in their early to mid-teens.

What was the cause of Frankie Lymon’s death?

Lymon, of the group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers, died less than a year later at age 25 in New York City, reportedly of a heroin overdose.

What does it mean to be fooled by love?

What does a fool in love mean? A fool is someone who shows a strong lack of sense or judgment in a specific situation. A fool in love shows this lack of sense or judgment when it comes to love. Being fooled in love comes from a place of an unclear understanding of love.

What happened to Elizabeth Waters?

We are sad to announce the passing in September 2015 of a Nuffield Alumna, Professor Elizabeth Waters (DPhil Sociology, 1998), who died at age 48 after a five-year battle with breast cancer.

Did Emira Eagle split the money?

While the other two wives had agreed to split the money between themselves if they won the case, Emira split the proceeds with Chuck Rubin, one of Frank’s agents. The two would then go on to fight Morris Levy, one of the owners of Gee, the record label that had produced the song.

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Is falling in love an illusion?

Love is about accepting what is and bringing it to you or going towards it. Romance functions in illusion; it isn’t about what is, but rather what we wish. Romance is about excitement and mystery, not sobriety and fact. The relationships that work are based in reality.

Is love a mirage?

Love is not a mirage, and it’s not a game. It requires work and patience, but its rewards far exceed the hollow pleasures of hooking up. The glory of love is not the satisfaction of urges, but the discovery of a soul mate who, in the words of writer Richard Bach, “has locks that fit our keys and keys to fit our locks.”

Is there nudity in Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

Several sexual encounters are observed, and while some movement and a little nudity are seen, the moments are brief. Smoking and drinking also occur, and while we see the results of Lymon’s drug abuse, little use is actually seen.