Judy Garland’s children don’t view the late star as a tragic Hollywood figure.
The "Wizard of Oz" icon died in 1969 at age 47 from a barbiturate overdose. While the actress’s life was often tumultuous, she also enjoyed plenty of joyous moments with her loved ones.
"Yes, she had tragedies in her life, but she wasn’t tragic," Garland’s daughter Lorna Luft recently told Closer Weekly.
"I remember having a lot of fun with her when we were alone," shared Garland’s son Joey Luft.
Liza Minnelli, Garland’s eldest child, told the outlet that there are many misconceptions that still plague her famous mother’s legacy.
"One of the biggest misconceptions about my mama was that she didn’t provide me with a happy childhood," the 75-year-old explained to the outlet. "There were highs and lows, for sure, but I can say I was very happy."
Minnelli noted that Garland was "protective and very strict" as a parent, but also "very funny" and "incredibly intelligent."
And when Minnelli was feeling down, it was her mother who uplifted her.
"My fondest memory of my mama was the conversations we had," Minnelli reflected. "As a teenager, I became her best friend and confidante. We would laugh and talk for hours."
Minnelli even shared that she still feels her mother’s presence today.
"When I call on her, she’s there," said the star. "And I call on her a lot."
In March of this year, ‘40s child star Margaret O’Brien spoke to Fox News about what it was like working with Garland in the 1944 musical "Meet...
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