She bought a famous house in nearby Nyack (it was owned by Helen Hayes) and she agreed to come to a benefit for a local hospital. She showed up late, was dressed for a black tie event in a sloppy t-shirt and black pants, stayed for a brief time, was basically unpleasant and left early.

Contrast that with Christopher Reeve the following year, who arrived at the beginning of the event dressed in a tuxedo, and despite his considerable disabilities, stayed the entire night, was extremely pleasant and spent time with all of the guests.