She had "something" and I suppose the best word we have for it is talent......but it was so much more than that. Here's a funny way I measure hers.........................
I love Fred Astaire, another great talent. Fred was capable of making any partner look good (including a hatrack). Truth is though that no matter what partner nor how great they might be, I always find myself watching Fred. But when Judy was his partner it was different. I watch both of them and probably more time watching Judy. In other words, she was just so damn great that she could take on anyone at the top of their form.
Her endgame was both tragic and probably inevitable. Sadly, its hard not to remember seeing her during that period when the main image is of the vivacious and youthful girl bursting with talent and energy. She wass the epitome of bittersweet and certainly one of a kind.