British actress Deborah Kerr, known to millions for her roles in The King And I, Black Narcissus and From Here To Eternity, has died at the age of 86.
British actress Deborah Kerr, known to millions for her roles in The King And I, Black Narcissus and From Here To Eternity, has died at the age of 86.
Born in Scotland in 1921, the actress made her name in British films before becoming successful in Hollywood.
Born in Scotland in 1921, the actress made her name in British films before becoming successful in Hollywood.
Nominated for the best actress Oscar six times, she was given an honorary award by the Academy in 1994.
Nominated for the best actress Oscar six times, she was given an honorary award by the Academy in 1994.
Kerr, who had suffered from Parkinson's disease for a number of years, died in Suffolk on Tuesday, her agent said.
Kerr, who had suffered from Parkinson's disease for a number of years, died in Suffolk on Tuesday, her agent said.
The actress, who was made a CBE in 1997, had lived in Switzerland but returned to England to be near her family when her illness worsened.
She leaves a husband, the novelist and screenwriter Peter Viertel, two daughters and three grandchildren.
'Grace and beauty'
Kerr began her career in regional British theatres and entertained the troops during World War II.
Her first major screen role came in 1941's Major Barbara, while her last came in 1985's The Assam Garden.
Between them she appeared alongside such Hollywood icons as Burt Lancaster, Cary Grant and Robert Mitchum.
Her honorary Oscar was in recognition of "an artist of impeccable grace and beauty, a dedicated actress whose motion picture career has always stood for perfection, discipline and elegance."
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