No star has ever retired as successfully, completely, and without fuss as Greta Garbo. This Swedish-American icon of the silver screen didn’t even make a formal announcement when she decided to hang ...

Off screen, Greta Garbo rarely courted attention. While living in Los Angeles, she often disguised herself in trousers, a blazer and a low-slung hat so she could take nighttime walks in peace. Born ...

When Greta Garbo lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 84, her last words were: “it’s been a wasted life, a wasted life, a wasted life.” It’s a statement that puzzles the modern reader.