María Elena Holly
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About
Widow of the rock and roll legend Buddy Holly who took over the rights to his name and works.
Before Fame
On their first date together, Buddy Holly gave her a rose and asked her to marry him.
Trivia
She sued the City of Lubbock after they used Buddy Holly's name on their landmarks.
Family Life
She was married to Buddy Holly for only six months before he died in an airplane crash.
Associated With
Jill Hennessy portrayed her in a Broadway production of Buddy -- The Buddy Holly Story.