What led to speculation about Howard's mental health?
His Mood Swings
His Change in Writing Style
His Mother’s Illness and his Suicide
His Isolation
Answer
Howard Hughes' mother's illness and his suicide led to speculation about his mental health. His mother was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 1930, and she was committed to a mental hospital in 1932. Hughes' mother's illness had a profound impact on him, and he became increasingly paranoid and withdrawn. In 1944, Hughes' mother died by suicide, and this event further exacerbated his mental health problems.
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