With his blond and clean-cut good looks, this iconic actor became the Hollywood heartthrob of the 1950s and 1960s. He drove young female fans into fits of ecstasy – but was hiding a dark secret that almost destroyed him…

In 1998, Donahue said in an interview that this turn towards B-films was not concerning to him. He felt his career was approaching its end, and he viewed himself as a talented actor despite naysaying critics.

Only a few years after this interview, in 2001, Donahue died of a heart attack at age 65.

Since getting sober, he had maintained a healthy lifestyle and a strong relationship with the son he found late in life.

Troy was a gorgeous-looking kid, no doubt about that, and he was very likable on the screen! I’m sorry to hear about all his struggles – but hopefully, he will never be forgotten! Thank you for all the memories, Troy!