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Stunning Photos of Talitha Getty and Paul Getty in Marrakesh, Morocco in 1970

John Paul Getty Jr. and Dutch socialite and model Talitha Dina Pol married in 1966 after years of long-distance romance. In 1970, Patrick Lichfield took beautiful photographs of the couple in Marrakesh, Morocco. It became the model for what later became known as “hippie chic” or “boho chic” over the years.

Despite years of living separately, Talitha Getty asked her husband for a divorce in 1971, but Paul Jr. remained steadfast in his love for her and encouraged her to return to Rome. Talitha’s lawyers suggested that if she could show that she tried to reconcile with Paul, the divorce proceedings would go more smoothly, so she flew to Rome on July 9, 1971.
Talitha was found dead in the Getty’s apartment on Piazza d’Aracoeli on July 11. She may have overdosed on heroin. There was speculation that Paul’s continued heroin use had caused Talitha’s relapse in the Italian press. Talitha’s autopsy was conducted eight months after her death, but this was inconclusive because heroin can persist in the body for months, so that it could have predated her sobriety. Italian authorities investigated Talitha’s death in January 1973. They requested that Paul Jr. be interviewed. In February, Getty fled Italy for the UK, fearing being arrested and prosecuted for his continued drug use. He never returned.

In Marrakesh, Morocco, photographer Patrick Lichfield captured these beautiful photos of Talitha and her husband Paul Getty Jr. on January 15, 1970.

#1 Paul and Talitha Getty in their garden in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#2 Paul and Talitha Getty leaning on a fountain in their garden in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#3 Paul and Talitha Getty on their roof terrace in Marrkesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#4 Paul and Talitha Getty on their roof terrace in Marrkesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#5 Paul and Talitha Getty on their roof terrace in Marrkesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#6 Paul and Talitha Getty wearing kaftans in their garden in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#7 Paul Getty Jr and Talitha Getty on the terrace of their holiday home in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#8 Paul Getty Jr and Talitha Getty on the terrace of their holiday home in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#9 Paul Getty Jr and Talitha Getty on the terrace of their holiday home in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#10 Talitha Getty by a fountain in her garden in Marrkesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#11 Talitha Getty leaning on a lantern on her roof terrace at sunset in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#12 Talitha Getty leaning on a wall with vines by her house in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#13 Talitha Getty leaning on a wall with vines by her house in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#14 Talitha Getty sitting by a window in her house in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#15 Talitha Getty wearing a headscarf behind ferns in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#16 Talitha Getty wearing a sombrero in a garden in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#17 Talitha Getty wearing a turban and kaftan in her living room in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#18 Talitha Getty wearing a turban and kaftan in her living room in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

#19 Paul and Talitha Getty by a fountain in their garden in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

Paul and Talitha Getty by a fountain in their garden in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

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#20 Talitha Getty sitting by a window in her house in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

Talitha Getty sitting by a window in her house in Marrakesh, Morocco, January 15, 1970

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