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Oscar-nominated Australian actress Diane Cilento, who was once married to James Bond actor Sean Connery, has died in northern Australia, an official said Friday. She was 78.
Cilento, a veteran of dozens of films, television shows and stage productions, died Thursday night, Queensland state Premier Anna Bligh said.
No cause of death was given.
The Queensland-born actress rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s, starring alongside screen legends such as Charlton Heston and Paul Newman. In 1956, she was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Helen of Troy in the play Tiger at the Gates. She received an Academy Award nomination in 1963 for best supporting actress for her work in the movie Tom Jones.
Her celebrity grew after she married Connery — her second husband — in 1962. The two had a son before divorcing 11 years later. She went on to wed her third husband, playwright Anthony Shaffer, in 1985.
She and Shaffer eventually settled in tropical northern Queensland, where she built a popular outdoor theater in the rain forest.
“While she was originally known as a glamorous international film star, her work in later years in the far north showed her commitment to the arts,” Bligh said in a statement. “I know that Ms. Cilento will be sorely missed by many in the industry.”
EW, would you please a picture when making these announcements of lesser known actors?
Agreed. Is it that hard to find a photo or are the interns too busy writing up crap about reality TV?
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Another moron that read an article without pictures. NEWS FLASH MORON, there is a picture.
Thanks EW for adding the photo of Ms. Cilento (after 9:20 AM) after first many people asked for one.
To @Mydove: There was No picture when the article was first posted. You are the moron. How old are you: 10?
She was gorgeous. RIP.
Rest in Peace Ms. Cilento. She was a swimming double for the lead actress, Mia Hama, (who portrayed Kissy Suzuki), in the 1967 James Bond (Sean Connery) movie You Only Live Twice. Ms. Hama became ill, so Ms. Cilento swam for her.
I agree with Mydove, there should be a photo of people who pass away included in the announcement.
R.I.P. Diane Cilento
RIP
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