Scott Thorson, Liberace's Former Lover and Key Wonderland Murders Witness, Dies at 65

Thorson, who chronicled his relationship with Liberace in a memoir and testified in a high-profile murder trial, passed away from cancer and heart complications.

Thorson published 'Behind the Candelabra' in 1988, detailing his romance with Liberace.
He was portrayed by Matt Damon in the 2013 HBO adaptation of his memoir.
Thorson testified against Eddie Nash in the 1981 Wonderland murders case.
He spent his later years struggling with legal issues and health problems.
Thorson was in witness protection and changed his name to Jess Marlow.