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How Conspiracy Myths Take Root
- Public myths about Courtney Love cluster around Kurt Cobain's death and are amplified by drug-era chaos and fuzzy memories.
- The Tom Grant conspiracy theory grew from small inconsistencies and sensational presentation, not persuasive forensic evidence.
Gendered Double Standards In Rock Fame
- Public tolerance treats male rock stars' self-destruction with more forgiveness than women's similar behavior.
- Gendered expectations shaped how Courtney was perceived compared with Kurt, worsening her vilification after his death.
Last Months: Intervention And Disappearance
- Kurt's addiction, escalating suicidal ideation, and repeated gun seizures created a high-risk environment before his death.
- Courtney organized an intervention and later hired private investigator Tom Grant when Kurt disappeared after leaving rehab.