Film icon Jane Russell passes away at the age of 89
Star of 'The Outlaw' dominated the silver screen in the 40's and 50's
Jane Russell in "The Outlaw"
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jane Russell, the brunette who was discovered by Howard Hughes and went on to become one of the biggest stars of the 1940s and '50s, has died at age 89.
Russell's daughter-in-law Etta Waterfield says the actress died Monday at her home in Santa Maria of a respiratory-related illness. Hughes, the eccentric billionaire, cast Russell in his sexy, and controversial, 1941 Western "The Outlaw," turning her into an overnight star. She would go on to appear opposite such leading men as Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope, as well as fellow actress Marilyn Monroe. Although her film career slowed in the 1960s, Russell remained active throughout her life. Until her health began to decline a few weeks ago, Waterfield said she remained active singing and working for various causes. Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. For more thoughts on Jane Russell and her contribution to cinema click here.
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