The Life of American Hero and Old Hollywood Icon Audie Murphy

Although the fighting had ended, Audie struggled with civilian life. He experienced insomnia, headaches, depression, nausea, and recurring nightmares in which he returned to combat or watched friends die again.

He sometimes slept with a loaded pistol beneath his pillow because he remained constantly alert. The condition affected his health, moods, and relationships, but specialized treatment remained limited. As he pursued Hollywood, one young actress became closely involved in his uncertain new life.