Tab Hunter writes of gay life

Tab Hunter writes about being a closeted gay actor in the spotlight of 1950s Hollywood in his new memoir, “Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star.”

Teens of that era loved Hunter’s blond, surfer-boy good looks, and he rose to stardom with roles in films such as “Island of Desire,” “Battle Cry” and “Damn Yankees!” He also had a pop-music hit single with “Young Love.”

Writing the memoir was very difficult, the 74-year-old actor said, “because I’m a really private person. I grew up full of denial. I just didn’t like any suggestions or questioning of my sexuality.”