Elke Sommer, the German actress who starred opposite Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther film A Shot in the Dark, has died at the age of 85. She had been battling heart failure before her death at her home in Los Angeles.
Confirmation from Family
Her stepson, Sebastian Walther, confirmed the news to the German outlet Bild, saying: "Elke passed away peacefully around 10 p.m."
The actress's death comes only three months after her husband of 32 years, Wolf Walther, died of cancer. Sebastian added: "Now she can finally be with her beloved husband again."
Legacy
Sommer was one of Germany's best-known actresses of the 1960s and gained international fame through her role in the Pink Panther series. Her passing marks the end of a notable career in film and television.
