Based on the Nerdist article, here's a summary of Heather Glenn's history in Marvel Comics and her relevance to Daredevil: Born Again:

1. Who She Is: Heather Glenn was a prominent character in Daredevil comics during the late 1970s and early 1980s. She was a wealthy, glamorous socialite and the daughter of industrialist Maxwell Glenn.
2. Relationship with Matt Murdock: Heather became a significant romantic interest for Matt Murdock. Their relationship was passionate but often troubled, primarily due to Matt's secrets about his life as Daredevil and his lingering feelings for others like Black Widow and eventually Elektra.
3. Key Storylines: Her story involved significant turmoil. Her father, Maxwell Glenn, was framed and manipulated by the villainous Purple Man, ultimately leading to Maxwell's suicide. Heather inherited her father's company but struggled to manage it.
4. Descent into Alcoholism: Overwhelmed by her father's death, the pressures of the company, and the difficulties in her relationship with Matt, Heather developed a severe addiction to alcohol.
5. Tragic End: After her relationship with Matt dissolved (and a brief, unsuccessful relationship with Foggy Nelson), Heather's alcoholism and depression worsened. Ultimately, she died by suicide.
6. Significance in Daredevil Lore: Heather represents a particularly dark and tragic chapter in Matt Murdock's life. Her story highlights the heavy personal toll Matt's double life takes on those he loves and explores themes of addiction, loss, and the corrupting influence of power and wealth.
7. Relevance to  The article discusses the likelihood of Heather Glenn appearing in the upcoming Disney+ series, possibly played by Margarita Levieva (based on casting reports). Her inclusion could bring these darker, more grounded themes from the comics into the MCU adaptation, exploring the consequences of Daredevil's actions and delving into mature subject matter like addiction and mental health struggles within his orbit. Her story offers dramatic potential contrasting with Matt's other relationships.

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