Biography
John Paul Getty III (; born Eugene Paul Getty II; November 4, 1956 β February 5, 2011) was the grandson of American oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, who was once the richest man in the world. While living in Rome in 1973, he was kidnapped by the 'Ndrangheta and held for a $17 million ransom. His grandfather was reluctant to pay, but, after John Paul Getty III's severed ear was received by a newspaper, the grandfather negotiated a payment of $2.2 million, and Getty was released five months after being kidnapped. Getty developed an addiction to drugs, including alcohol, soon after, eventually leading to an overdose and stroke which left him severely disabled for the rest of his life.
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GenderMale
Birthday1956-11-04
Deathday2011-02-05 (54 years old)
Birth NameJohn Paul Getty
Birth PlaceMinneapolis, United States of America
RelationshipsGisela Getty (1974-09-12 - 1993-01-01)
ChildrenBalthazar Getty
FatherJohn Paul Getty Jr.
SiblingsAileen Getty, Mark Getty, Ariadne Getty
RelativesTara Getty
CitizenshipsUnited States of America, Republic of Ireland
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