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Elke Sommer, star of A Shot in the Dark, dies at 85
The Berlin-born actress, who won a Golden Globe as a promising newcomer in 1963, later transitioned from a prolific Hollywood career to a successful life as a painter.
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- What happened
- The death of actress Elke Sommer at age 85.
- Who is affected
- Fans of 1960s and 70s cinema and followers of the actress's career.
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- The passing marks the end of the career of a notable European actress who achieved significant success in Hollywood.
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