Actress Elke Sommer, best known for her roles in the British Carry On series and the sequel to The Pink Panther, has died at the age of 85. The star passed away after suffering heart failure, with her stepson confirming she died "peacefully around 10pm" at her Los Angeles home on Wednesday, October 28.
A Life on Screen
Sommer's death comes just a week before what would have been her 86th birthday. Her career spanned several decades, with appearances in the popular Carry On films and the Pink Panther franchise earning her international recognition.
Reaction and Legacy
Tributes have poured in for the Golden Globe winner since the news broke. The actress's stepson confirmed the details of her passing, noting the peaceful circumstances at her home in Los Angeles.
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