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Identity of Sybil Revealed |  |
LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 23 (UPI) - The true identity of Sybil, called the
most famous psychiatric patient in history, has been revealed 20 years
after her case was made famous in a best-selling book and made- for-tv
movie starring actress Sally Field. In a book scheduled for release next
year, psychiatric historian Peter Swales reportedly reveals that Sybil was
Shirley Ardell Mason, who died in Lexington, Ky., in February at the age
of 75. Mason had lived quietly in Lexington for over 20 years, painting
and running an arts business out of her home.
From 'Andre Gide' at Usenet;
Shirley Ardell Mason, known as Sybil, passed on Feb. 26 of this year, she
was 75.
She had been living in the Lexington, Kentucky area since the mid 1970's.
She ran an art business out of her home.
Rumors have been circulating for years in the Lexington area that Mason
was Sybil.
Dr. Cornelia Wilbur, who was Sybil's psychiatrist, had developed a close
friendship with her. They were known by the neighbors as fast friends.
They were constantly visiting each other, according to neighbors.
A psychiatric historian out of New York City named Peter Swales is
co-writing a book and doing a documentary for British television next
month about Mason as Sybil.
As of January 2004, the book and film have not yet appeared. We will post very prominent announcements when they do, and you will be able to buy the book from our books page,
Sybil: The Hidden Gallery
Shirley Mason's Obituary
Kentucky Art Teacher was "Sybil"
Sybil Unmasked
Who Was Sybil? From The New Yorker
Stranger In Our Midst
Was Sybil's Story Bogus? FMSF opportunists attempt to cash in.
Sybil Remake Delayed Until 2008
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