After his death in 1984, he was cremated[104] and his ashes buried in Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, California. Millettes health took a turn and, according to newspaper accounts, she moved into a sanitarium. Memorial ID. Since her star had risen at MGM, studio head Louis B. Mayer arranged a lavish, Hollywood-style funeral. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In lieu of a final message, fans and loved ones can take a moment to look at or pay their respects to the body. [105] The film was released on July 23, 1937, less than two months after Harlow's death, and was a hit with audiences,[106][107] grossing $3.3 million in worldwide rentals[108] and becoming MGM's most successful film of the year, as well as the highest-grossing film of her career. Home of MGM executive Paul Bern, who committed suicide. Spencer Tracy (left), Jean Harlow and William Powell in a scene from the 1936 film, "Libeled Lady." Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. A few days later, Rosalie Roy bet Harlean that she did not have the nerve to go in for an audition. [84] Because Harlow's previous illnesses had delayed the shooting of three movies (Wife vs. Secretary, Suzy, and Libeled Lady), initially there was no great concern regarding this latest bout with a recurring illness. Harlow was dying of kidney failure. Harlean Carpenter, who later became Jean Harlow, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 3, 1911. Harlean Carpenter, who later became Jean Harlow, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 3, 1911. Jean Harlow died on June 7, 1937, while still shooting the romantic comedy "Saratoga" alongside Clark Gable. She died of uremic poisoning at age 26. This marriage, her third, ended in divorce 12 months later. Jean Carpenter had an ulterior motive for her daughter's attendance at this particular school: It was close to the Chicago home of her boyfriend, Marino Bello. Jean was only 26 years-old when WebJean Harlow shocks Clark Gable and Mary Astor in the 1932 pre-code drama Red Dust ~ You can see more @ https://www.classicactresses.org/ Show more Watch on YouTube [118] The second film was released in June 1965 by Paramount Pictures, and starred Carroll Baker. "[56], She next starred in Red Dust, her second film with Clark Gable. At 22, Harlow was one of the biggest film stars in the world. Letters found in Millettes handbag at the Plaza Hotel were on MGM stationary. Her first feature film "Hell's Angels" drew an estimated crowd of 50,000 people at Grauman's Hollywood Theatre during its Premier. Failed to delete flower. [37], Harlow briefly dated Abner Zwillman, who bought her a jeweled bracelet and a red Cadillac, and made a large cash loan to studio head Harry Cohn to obtain a two-picture deal for her at Columbia Pictures. Jean Harlow was the original blonde bombshell. (examples: - IMDb Mini Biography By: Ed Stephan , Often played the wisecracking platinum blonde, Often wore long white satin art deco gowns, Skinny eyebrows arched to the extreme and sometimes painted high upon her forehead, Bleached blonde hair, dark lips often paired with white satin gowns and fur coats, Following the end of her third marriage she met actor. [86][89], Dr. Leland Chapman, a colleague of Fishbaugh, was called in to give a second opinion on Harlow's condition. The Atlantic reported Harlow had contracted meningitis and polio before she was 16, and in her adult years, she'd had pneumonia, an appendectomy, had the flu several times, and also had two abortions before they were performed legally. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Neither Chuck nor Harlow worked during this time, and both were considered heavy drinkers. Great Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Benediction, Private Family Mausoleum Room #34, Crypt B. Even if you simply came to this list to learn more about the final moments of your favorite celeb, you may find a bit of closure as well, but keep in mind that photos of dead bodies are sometimes difficult to see. Try again. Actress: Suzy. Miss Harlow was a figure of tragedy in black, her platinum blonde hair falling from beneath her black hat and veil. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Search above to list available cemeteries. Burial. Died: June 7, 1937 (aged 26) Los Angeles California See all related content Jean Harlow, original name Harlean Harlow Carpenter, (born March 3, 1911, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.died June 7, 1937, Los Angeles, California), American actress who was the original Blonde Bombshell. Mrs. Jean Bello is shown being assisted into the Wee Kirk o' the Heather at Forest Lawn today for the funeral of her daughter. Columbia Pictures' first cast Harlow in a Frank Capra film with Loretta Young, originally titled Gallagher for Young's lead character but renamed Platinum Blonde to capitalize on Hughes' publicity of Harlow's "platinum" hair color. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Burial. [53] The film is often noted as being one of the few films in which Harlow did not appear with platinum blonde hair; she wore a red wig for the role. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. McGrew hoped to distance Harlow from her mother with the move. Nevertheless, she was given letters of introduction to Central Casting. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Suzy (1936), in which she played the title role, gave her top billing over four time co-star Tone and Cary Grant. In the doctor's press releases, the cause of death was given as cerebral edema, a complication of kidney failure. Miss Harlow was a figure of tragedy in black, her platinum blonde hair falling from beneath her black hat and veil. Jean was only 26 years-old when Tragically, the following year Jean became seriously ill with a kidney condition. Known for her portrayal of "bad girl" characters, she was the leading sex symbol of the early 1930s and one of the defining figures of the pre-Code era of American cinema. Known for her portrayal of "bad girl" characters, she was the leading sex symbol of the early 1930s and one of the defining figures of the pre-Code era of He convinced MGM to sign Harlow and, more importantly to Harlow, he believed she could be a serious actor, not just eye candy. WebTwo months after marrying Jean Harlow, on September 5, Bern was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head in their home on Easton Drive in Beverly Hills, California. What happened in room 1219? Dinner at Eight, Hundred-Per-Cent Pure, China Seas were among those early examples. She catapulted to stardom after appearing in Howard Hughess Hells Angels. WebJean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 June 7, 1937) was an American actress. Mrs. Jean Bello is shown being assisted into the Wee Kirk o' the Heather at Forest Lawn today for the funeral of her daughter. Two nurses also visited her house, and various equipment was brought from a nearby hospital. The publication rights were passed from Harlow's mother to a family friend, and the book was finally published in 1965. WebJean Harlow, motion picture actress, photographed on April 6th after calling on President Hoover at the White House. This picture was taken shortly after their 1932 marriage. Harlow was born as Harlean Harlow Carpenter[4] in a house located at 3344 Olive Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. After Bern's death, the studio did not want another scandal and defused the situation by arranging a marriage between Harlow and cinematographer Harold Rosson. The last recorded picture of Hollywood starlet Jean Harlow, taken on June 6th 1937 on the movie set of Saratoga - one day before her death from kidney failure and cerebral edema at the age of 26. comments sorted [17], While living in Los Angeles, Harlean befriended a young aspiring actress named Rosalie Roy. The swelling was caused by the uremic poisoning that happened when her kidneys were no longer functioning, sending the waste that's normally filtered through the kidneys and His body was shown in Montgomery, AL, where the famous photos of the country legend in his casket were taken. After the assassination ofDr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his body was laid in an open casket in Atlanta on April 9, where over 1,000mourners came to pay their respects to the civil rights leader. During the filming, Jean Harlow was involved with William Powell while Spencer Tracy was having an affair with Myrna Loy. Van Dyke's comedy Personal Property (1937), co-starring Robert Taylor. [52], At MGM, Harlow was given superior movie roles to show off her looks and nascent comedic talent. WebSee full size photos in the Jean Harlow Grave Photo Gallery The radio announcement of Jean Harlows death: Jean Harlow is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA The Great Mausoleum. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Hollywood legend claims that to a one, every MGM employee was so stunned with grief that not a single word was spoken all day in the studio's usually chat-filled commissary. Harlow and Powell were dating at the time of her death. During her life, Harlow's stepfather Marino Bello shopped the unpublished manuscript around to a few studios. Death. Harlow was certainly no stranger to illness. It seemed Harlow wasnt his only spouse. She had been married twice before. 7 Jun 1937 (aged 26) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [20] In December 1928, Harlean as Jean Harlow signed a five-year contract with Hal Roach Studios for $100 per week. Though she was popular with audiences, the critics were less than enthusiastic. During her final days, her breath reportedly had an odor, as she was reportedly no longer able to urinate, according to The Atlantic. Hollywood, June 7.Miss Jean Harlow, the platinum blonde film actress, died here to-day at the age of 26. Paul Bern then arranged with Hughes to borrow her for MGM's The Beast of the City (1932), co-starring Walter Huston. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. This account has been disabled. His death threatened to halt production of the film, and MGM chief Louis B. Mayer had even contacted Tallulah Bankhead to replace Harlow if she were unable to continue, a step that proved to be unnecessary. His body was shown in Montgomery, AL, where the famous photos of the country legend in his casket were taken. [115] Louis B. Mayer, head of MGM, had prevented the book from being sold by putting an injunction on it using a clause in Harlow's contract: her services as an artist can't be used without MGM's permission. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Bern had not mentioned her for years.. She was the daughter of a successful Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Although Harlean loved her father, she did not see him often after the divorce. Jean Harlow and Robert Taylor in Personal Property, 1937. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. "[101], Harlow was interred in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale in a private room of multicolored marble, which William Powell bought for $25,000 ($471,000 today). [92] The next day at 11:37a.m., Harlow died in the hospital at the age of 26. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. They left the Good Samaritan Hospital together stunned by the sudden end. She was the first of Hollywoods platinum blondes, and appeared in film after film as the tough, wise-cracking, tempestuous young woman as adventuress, film star, or actress, with a voice and character which were harsh but not hard. Plot. She was paired with Hollywood's leading men, Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, and William Powell, thus becoming the cinema's chief money maker. [119] Both were poorly received, and did not perform well at the box office. In her grief, she leans upon her stepfather, Marino Bello." Hell's Angels premiered in Hollywood at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on May 27, 1930, and became the highest-grossing film of that year, besting even Greta Garbo's talkie debut in Anna Christie. Age: Dec. at 29 (1923-1953) Birthplace: Mount Olive, Alabama, United States of America More Hank Williams #154 of 542 on The Greatest Guitarists Of All Time #51 of 221 on The Greatest Rock Songwriters Of All Time #225 of WebJean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 June 7, 1937) was an American actress. She was also said to have appeared larger, as her body held onto water weight. It may seem morbid or gruesome to look at these celebrity death photos. Harlow kept silent, survived the ordeal, and became more popular than ever. Email her: katie.dowd@sfgate.com. MGM planned to replace Harlow in Saratoga with either Jean Arthur or Virginia Bruce, but because of public objections the film was finished using three doubles (Mary Dees for close-ups, Geraldine Dvorak for long shots, and Paula Winslowe for dubbing Harlow's lines) and rewriting some scenes without her. [97] Toxins also adversely affected her brain and central nervous system. [99], One MGM writer later said, "The day Baby diedthere wasn't one sound in the commissary for three hours. Miss Jean Harlow, the platinum blonde film actress, died here to-day at the age of 26. It was not until she was five years old that she learned her real name was Harlean, when staff and students at Miss Barstow's Finishing School for Girls used the name. Collect, curate and comment on your files. The coroner ruled his death a suicide. The Beverly Hills home of Paul Bern and Jean Harlow, with journalists waiting outside for further news after the body of Bern had been discovered by his butler. [33][34] With no other projects planned for Harlow at the time, Hughes decided to send her to New York, Seattle, and Kansas City for Hell's Angels premieres. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Her personal life was the substance that the tabloid media thrived upon: The suicide of her second husband, her relationships with gangsters, nude photos at the age of 17, problems with a greedy stepfather, and a supposed abortion. [83], On May 29, while Harlow filmed a scene in which her character had a fever, she was clearly sicker than her character and leaned against her co-star Gable between takes and said, "I feel terrible! WebJean Harlow shocks Clark Gable and Mary Astor in the 1932 pre-code drama Red Dust ~ You can see more @ https://www.classicactresses.org/ Show more Watch on YouTube [82] Friend and co-star Una Merkel noticed Harlow's on-set weight gain, gray pallor and fatigue. Jean was the product of an overbearing, divorced, failed actress mother who prodded, and trained her with encouragement toward show business. "[31], In spite of her relative success with Hell's Angels, Harlow again found herself in the role of "uncredited extra" in the Charlie Chaplin film City Lights (1931), though her appearance did not make the final cut. Since her star had risen at MGM, studio head Louis B. Mayer arranged a lavish, Hollywood-style funeral. Actress: Suzy. The book was not published until 1965. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. One of the letters was written a few months before Bern and Harlows wedding. The last recorded picture of Hollywood starlet Jean Harlow, taken on June 6th 1937 on the movie set of Saratoga - one day before her death from kidney failure and cerebral edema at the age of 26. comments sorted In short order, police determined there was something strange about Berns personal history. She married her first husband on January 18, 1927, at age 15 and was divorced a few years later. Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Show Map. Some claimed that her mother had refused to call a doctor because she was a Christian Scientist or that Harlow had declined hospital treatment or surgery. WebSee full size photos in the Jean Harlow Grave Photo Gallery The radio announcement of Jean Harlows death: Jean Harlow is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA The Great Mausoleum. Dorothy Millette checked out of the Plaza Hotel in San Francisco shortly after she heard on the radio that Jean Harlows husband was dead. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Marvin Gaye's career was cut short when he was shot by his own father on April 1, 1984. Miss Harlow was working with Clark Gable on a film about horse-racing entitled Saratoga when she was taken ill. Two of the recent films in which she starred were Libelled Lady, with William Powell, and China Seas, with Clark Gable and Wallace Beery. Rosson and Harlow were friends, and Rosson went along with the plan. The couple were reportedly engaged for two years,[65] but differences that ranged from past marriages to Powell's uncertainty about the future, kept them from publicly formalizing their relationship. William Powell: The Life and Films (2006) - Roger Bryant - p.116, The leading men of MGM, Jane Ellen Wayne, ditions First Carroll and Graf editions 2005, page 209, An affair to Remember-the remarkable love story of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, Christopher Andersen, ditions William Morrow and Co 1997, page 85-86, Jean Harlow at Franklin D. 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Death. There was an error deleting this problem. [67][68][69][70] She then filmed W.S. When the riverboat docked in the morning, Millette didnt disembark. These are real photos, so if you are a bit weary about dead people, namely, celebrities in caskets, you might want to check out this list of celebrity last words instead. Mr. William Powell, the actor, was with Miss Harlows mother at the bedside. I told Mr. Mayer as much." By the mid-1930s, she was one of the biggest stars in the US, and, it was hoped, MGM's next Greta Garbo. We have set your language to She paid up her account shed been living at the hotel for four months and booked a $3 stateroom on the Delta King riverboat. Here is Jean Harlow and her mother, also once an aspiring actor from whom Jean took her stage name. [28] Hughes was reshooting most of his originally silent film with sound and needed an actress to replace Greta Nissen, whose Norwegian accent was undesirable for her character. The cause of death was uraemic poisoning, which spread to the brain. William Powell had been Miss Harlows constant companion at social events in recent months, and Hollywood was confident that there would be a marriage. The Tragic Life and Death of Jean Harlow, Hollywood's Original Blonde Bombshell Eight decades after her untimely and controversial death, a look back at the rise and fall of one of the brightest stars of the silver screen. Whether by mutual decision or not, Bern left for California. For those who may be unaware, mixing ammonia and bleach createschloramine gas, which can kill you. Louis B. Mayer feared negative publicity from the incident and intended to replace Harlow in the film, offering the role to Tallulah Bankhead. It was initially thought she had the flu, but she presented other symptoms: bloating, vision loss, grey skin. After filming, Bern booked a 10-week personal-appearance tour on the East Coast. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [6] Her mother, Jean Poe Carpenter (ne Harlow; 18911958), was the daughter of wealthy real estate broker Skip Harlow and his wife, Ella Harlow (ne Williams). [11] Harlean was enrolled at the Hollywood School for Girls, where she met Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Joel McCrea, and Irene Mayer Selznick, but dropped out at the age of 14, in the spring of 1925. To use this feature, use a newer browser. On Sept. 14, two fishermen near Walnut Grove found a body floating in the Sacramento River. Great Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Benediction, Private Family Mausoleum Room #34, Crypt B. She had lost her husband and her financial support.There is no sexy noir mystery about the despair she must have felt. 7 Jun 1937 (aged 26) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [71], Filming for Harlow's final film, Saratoga, co-starring Clark Gable, was scheduled to begin in March 1937. While critics noted that Harlow dominated the film, it was a reasonable box-office success. [8] Harlean was always very close to her mother, who was extremely protective. The dentist's daughter eloped at age 16 with a young businessman and She later told Page that the snub had caused her to cry until she saw herself, noticed the red wig, and burst out laughing when she realized Page had not recognized her. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. It may seem ironic, but whether youre saying good bye to a celebrity or to a member of your own family, being present for the funeral is one of the best ways to begin the healing process through mourning. [16], In 1928, two months after the wedding, Chuck McGrew turned 21 and received part of his inheritance. Resend Activation Email. The swelling was caused by the uremic poisoning that happened when her kidneys were no longer functioning, sending the waste that's normally filtered through the kidneys and Her second film for that studio was Three Wise Girls (1932), with Mae Clarke and Walter Byron. Her funeral was an extravaganza staged at Forest Lawn, Glendale. Jean Harlow and new husband Paul Bern, German-born writer and studio executive. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. [57] She was also paired multiple times with Spencer Tracy and William Powell. In 1908, Skip Harlow arranged his daughter's marriage to Mont Clair Carpenter. Reporters found Berns sister, who filled in the rest of the story. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Failed to report flower. At the time of her death, she'd been datingactor William Powell for two years but they hadn't married, yet the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported he, along with Harlow's mother, were at her bedside when she finally died. [35] In 1931, his Caddo Company loaned her out to other studios, where she gained more attention by appearing in The Secret Six, with Wallace Beery and Clark Gable; Iron Man, with Lew Ayres and Robert Armstrong; and The Public Enemy, with James Cagney. While Bern built up his career at MGM, he continued to support his wife back in New York. Women like me because I don't look like a girl who would steal a husband. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Scarlet fever is a rash that can develop all over the body of someone who has strep throat, and it's often accompanied by a fever. Less than week after the diagnosis, Harlow slipped into a coma and died. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [71], In January 1937, Harlow and Robert Taylor traveled to Washington, D.C., to take part in fundraising activities associated with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday, for the organization later known as the March of Dimes. [93] Hospital records mention uremia. He said hed drawn up a will for Millette over a decade ago. Weirdest Celeb Demises You've Never Heard Of, Historical Celebrity Demises That Shocked, Entertainers Who Kicked It While Performing, Actors Who Passed in the Middle of Filming, 17 Photos From Celebrity Open Casket Funerals, Before he was flown back to Seattle to be buried, a public mourning was held for his fans, and close to 20,000 people, In 2006, a number of celebrities, including Michael Jackson, paid their respects to James Brown at his funeral. Harlows husband, MGM studio exec Paul Bern, was dead in the bathroom, a bullet in his head. Far from her loved ones lies Millette, at East Lawn Memorial Park in Walnut Grove. This is one of a set of pictures showing Hollywood figures and their mothers, with whom they are seen frequently in the film capital. Jean Harlow, the stage name of Harlean Carpentier, the American leading lady who died in her prime, in a publicity still for the film 'Born To Be Kissed' from 1936. Many of these celebrities probably wanted the many fans who loved them to be able to say farewell. Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Today, strep throat is easily treated with antibiotics, but in 1926 when Harlow had the bacterial infection, the use of antibiotics to treat the illness was still a ways off. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. She was married twice. Search instead in. By Taysha Murtaugh Published: Sep 19, 2017 Save Article Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. His funeral was heldat the Forest Lawn Cemeteryand reportedly drew many of his fellow performers. After her health recovered, she moved into the Algonquin Hotel. Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Show Map. Weve updated the security on the site. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She catapulted to stardom after appearing in Howard Hughess Hells Angels. Add to your scrapbook. Is the Stanley Quencher tumbler worth its TikTok hype? [78][79] The trip was physically taxing for Harlow, and she contracted influenza. In the same year, she played the adulterous wife of Wallace Beery in the all-star comedy-drama Dinner at Eight, and played a pressured Hollywood film star in the screwball comedy Bombshell with Lee Tracy and Franchot Tone. It is fair to say that Harlow had a tumultuous life. Great Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Benediction, Private Family Mausoleum Room #34, Crypt B. While the body lay in statein Memphis days earlier, the wound in King's neck was still visible, and many mourners reportedly kissed and touched King's face. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. hairstylist Alfred Pagano once said. The following year, she was teamed with Lionel Barrymore and Tone in The Girl from Missouri (1934). [21] She had small roles in the 1929 Laurel and Hardy shorts: Double Whoopee, Liberty and Bacon Grabbers, the last giving her a costarring credit. [102] She was laid to rest in the pink negligee she'd worn in Saratoga and in her hands she had a white gardenia along with a note that Powell had written: "Goodnight, my dearest darling." Harlean Carpenter, who later became Jean Harlow, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 3, 1911. Initially, Harlow was suspected of killing Bern,[59] but his death was officially ruled a suicide by self-inflicted gunshot wound. Went on a salary strike from MGM in 1934, during which she wrote a novel, "Today is Tonight". You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Although just 26 in 1937, Harlows health was starting to fail. I realized that until then, I had never been really kissed."[64]. Bern sent her a monthly stipend of $350, over $5,000 in todays money. [22][23], In March 1929, she parted with Hal Roach, who tore up her contract after Harlow told him, "It's breaking up my marriage, what can I do? Officially, Jean Harlow (born Harlean Carpenter) is said to have died from cerebral edema, or swelling on the brain, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The coroner ruled his death a suicide. Get me back to my dressing room." Despite critical disparagement and poor roles, Harlow's popularity and following were large and growing, and in February 1932, the tour was extended by six weeks. "It was like kissing a dead person, a rotting person," actor Clark Gable, who appeared in films like "The Secret 6" and "Saratoga" with Harlow,shared after visiting her. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Lists about the finals moments of famous people who changed the world. Still young, her star continued to rise while the popularity of other female stars at MGM, such as Garbo, Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer, waned. 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