Johnny Cash & June Carter
The greatest love letter ever written
They met backstage at the Grand Ole Opry in 1956; he proposed onstage in 1968 before 7,000 people. She helped him beat his addiction.
01Why it matters
His 1994 birthday note to June was voted in 2015 the greatest love letter of all time, ahead of Churchill and Keats.
02The conflict
Both married to others; Johnny's addiction.
03The iconic moment
The live proposal in London, Ontario, during "Jackson."
04What survived
"Ring of Fire" (co-written by June); the film "Walk the Line" (2005). They died four months apart.
05What to watch, read & listen
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Johnny Cash & June Carter famous?
His 1994 birthday note to June was voted in 2015 the greatest love letter of all time, ahead of Churchill and Keats.
How does the story of Johnny Cash & June Carter end?
The live proposal in London, Ontario, during "Jackson." "Ring of Fire" (co-written by June); the film "Walk the Line" (2005). They died four months apart.
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