Erin Fleming (August 13, 1941- April 15, 2003) was a minor actress who was best known as the companion and care-giver to Groucho Marx in his final years.

Fleming appeared in minor roles in five films from 1965 through 1976, during which time she became acquainted with Groucho Marx and moved into his house. Her influence on Groucho was controversial, with Groucho's son, Arthur Marx , describing her in Svengali-esque terms. In the years leading up to Groucho's death in 1977, Groucho's heirs filed several lawsuits against her.

Fleming was born Marilyn Fleming in Canada.

Sources

• Stefan Kanfer , Groucho: The Life and Times of Julius Henry Marx, 2000
• Miriam Marx Allen , Love, Groucho: Letters from Groucho Marx to his Daughter Miriam, 1992
• Arthur Marx, My Life with Groucho, revised 1992.
• Steve Stoliar , Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho's House, 1996

External links

• IMDB page for Erin Fleming
• "His Kids and Consort Wage and Unseemly Court Case Over an Ailing Groucho Marx" from the May 9, 1977 issue of People.
• "Loving Groucho Wrecked My Life" an article by Erin Fleming from the July 1983 issue of Movie Star.