Mary Jane Harker. Warner Brothers Actress & Model. 2nd Cousin to Paige Young. Bio. & Photos. Under Construction. 11/10/2025

Mary Jane Harker, born on November 13, 1923, in San Francisco, has recently been identified correctly regarding her birthdate and location, unlike previous incorrect entries. She was part of a showbiz family, with her mother Josephine being a vaudeville performer. Jane was an emerging starlet at Warner Brothers, featured in numerous films during the 1940s. After her Hollywood career, she married a Navy pilot. Various newspaper articles documented her life and career, highlighting her San Francisco roots and family connections.

**NEW** Samson De Brier & Friends Part 1. More Info. About Paige Young. Feb. 2025

The narrative explores the life of Samson De Brier, a notable figure in the Los Angeles art scene from the 1950s to the 1970s. Through an interview with Darlene Valentine, who knew De Brier and the late Paige Young, details emerge about De Brier’s social salons, his flamboyant personality, and his connections to prominent artists and Hollywood figures. It highlights his friendships with influential people and involvement in the LGBTQ community and avant-garde art. The document blends personal anecdotes and historical context about De Brier’s life and era.

Names in Paige’s Phone Book: Desmond & Jonathan Guinness, Michael Butler of “Hair,” Hef & Joni, Cosby, Feminist Women’s Health Care Center, Samson DeBrier. Last Home. 12/10/2025.* Very LONG.

In April 2023, the author interviewed Melanie Myers, a close acquaintance of Paige Young, who displayed Paige’s personal phone directory containing significant contacts, including Hollywood figures. The interview revealed the aftermath of Paige’s suicide and insights into her life, highlighting her artistic legacy and relationships with various personalities, including Hugh Hefner and Bill Cosby. The content also delves into Paige’s struggles, mental health issues, and her connections with feminist movements through a health center listed in her phone book. The narrative encapsulates a blend of personal history and cultural context surrounding Paige’s life and death.

Paige Young and Bill Cosby 1970 (and before). El Paso, Malibu, Sunset Strip. 10/5/2025

This chapter presents testimonials from witnesses regarding the relationship between Bill Cosby and Paige Young. Tamara Green, a modeling acquaintance, recalls a 1970 encounter in El Paso where she witnessed Cosby and Young’s unhealthy dynamic, describing Young as subdued and Cosby as controlling. Another witness, Henry G., recounts a conversation with Young where she revealed being raped by Cosby. The chapter also highlights various interactions and experiences that suggest a troubling relationship fraught with exploitation and manipulation.

Paige Young In Art and On Merchandise. Paintings By Paige Young. Never seen before and Rare Images. Several NSFW.

Please note many images will be NSFW I found the next 4 slides on ebay. The seller had purchased a batch of slides through an auction. A handful were labeled (as taken by) Peter Gowland. I looked through the lot on Ebay and recognized Paige in a handful of the many slides of topless or naked women. There are very few images of Paige…

What happened to Paige’s family, ex Husband, Desmond Guinness, Marvin M. Mitchelson. Updated 1/28/2025

In August 1976, Virginia Young LaRocca died from a stroke in Studio City, California, and was cremated, with her ashes scattered at sea, similar to her granddaughter Paige’s two years prior. Following Paige’s suicide in 1974, Virginia and her daughter Donna Holroyd, who died in 1980, shared a home in Sherman Oaks. The family’s legacy included various struggles, including Donna’s career in early childhood education and the notable yet controversial legal battles of Paige’s ex-husband Mark Segal and attorney Marvin Mitchelson.

1974 #1 Official Death Cert. Witness. LAPD Suicide Report. Sex Tapes? Cremation & Ocean Burial Records. David Shane & Family. Secrets of Playboy. Bobbie Arnstein. Joni Mattis. Long. Updated 10/6/25

The narrative recounts the tragic suicide of Paige Young, a former Playboy model, on April 7, 1974, her 30th birthday. Struggling with a looming scandal over an alleged sex tape, Paige reportedly expressed deep depression to her neighbor Melanie Myers before her death. Melanie described a disturbing scene in Paige’s apartment featuring a shrine of hate toward Hugh Hefner, whom Paige blamed for her suffering in Hollywood. Despite the evident turmoil, her death received minimal media attention, overshadowed by other events involving Hefner and the Playboy community, warranting further exploration into Paige’s life and circumstances.

“Miss November 1968” 1969: Most Public Year, Playboy Tour. Queen of the Fleet. Marina del Rey. Playmate LIsa Baker. Jonathan Winters Show. High School Info. Many Images, May take a while to appear Updated 9/2/25 LONG!

In November 1968, Paige Young was featured as Playboy Magazine’s Playmate of the Month amidst growing anti-Vietnam War sentiment on college campuses. Playboy donated issues to troops in Vietnam, where centerfolds like Young’s became popular. 1968 also witnessed the tragic assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, events that spurred nationwide unrest. Despite her temporary fame, Young aspired to be a painter, struggling financially but relishing her creative independence, often appearing in media as a promotional ambassador for Playboy throughout 1969.

1950s #1 Updated 11/4/25: 1950 Census. Gardena. Move to San Fernando Valley. Ned & Virginia LaRocca. The Marinello/Bartletts. Recording Industry LA. Leith Stevens.

The content explores the LaRocca/Cotterell family’s history, focusing on their move to Studio City, CA, in the early 1950s. It highlights Joseph LaRocca’s profession as a Radio Orchestra Manager and Virginia LaRocca’s role as a Christian Science Practitioner. The narrative details their transition from Gardena, the family’s connections in the area, and their adaptation during post-WWII suburban growth. Notably, Joseph and Virginia’s joint listings in directories become an anomaly and hints at changes in family dynamics, including references to their children and other relatives in the region.