The late Sam Shepard wrote to a friend about popping the question to Jessica Lange — and how his 'bad behaviors' ruined their romanceLange Ale Russian is a contributing writer at PEOPLE.

Jessica Lange ... with the playwright Sam Shepard, whom she was in a relationship with for nearly 30 years. Hannah was born ...

Sam Shepard Revealed He Was Engaged to Jessica Lange — and How His 'Bad Behaviors' Ruined The Romance — in Letters Inside Sam Shepard's Final Years and Why He Kept His ALS Battle Private ...