Jean Simmons (1929 - 2010)

From ABCNews.com;

British actress Jean Simmons, an Emmy Award winner whose career included roles in Hamlet and Spartacus, has died in California, the Los Angeles Times reported. She was 80.

The Times said Simmons, who earned two Oscar nominations during a long career that spanned seven decades, died at her home in Santa Monica after losing a battle to lung cancer.

The movie star's manager could not immediately be reached for comment.

Although she worked mostly in television in her later years, appearing in the hit 1983 mini-series The Thorn Birds, for which she obtained an Emmy Award, Simmons gained fame in the 1950s and 1960s after starring in several hit films.

Her career took off after she appeared as the doomed Ophelia opposite Laurence Olivier in the legendary actor's 1948 production of Hamlet. Simmons's performance earned her the first of two Academy Award nominations.

Among her notable early roles were playing the young Estella in David Lean's classic 1946 adaptation of Great Expectations.

Later films included Guys and Dolls, Spartacus and 1969's The Happy Ending, which earned her a second Oscar nod for her portrayal of an alcoholic wife.

Simmons married twice - to actor Stewart Granger from 1950 to 1960 and to director Richard Brooks from 1960 to 1977. Both marriages ended in divorce.

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[edwardjames50]

I'm in tears. Thank you for posting this exquisite tribute to a truly exquisite lady. I'm heartbroken at her passing.

[4262009AP]

Your welcome; if it intrests you to know there is a YouTube channel entitled JeanSimmonsMemorial and it's a page in honor of Jean. Maybe you can check it out when you can.

[27lavanda]

I can't believe that she died!! Rest in peace Jean, we'll remember you ♥♥♥

[4262009AP]

I can't believe it myself; the first Old Hollywood death of the decade has come faster then expected!

[STHGWTW]

Rest in peace.

She looks gorgeous and I love her smile!

Thanks Josh for making it. This is epic and great song choice! Touching!!

[blondiegray1]

one of the most beautiful women of the 20th century.

[Beulah502]

She was born with a sense of nobility.

[escenariosdecine]

Bellísimas fotografías y bellisima ella... Jean Simmons

¡ENHORABUENA!

[m1o2z3f4]

Jean you are one of the most beautiful actress, I always love all your movies I always watch spartacus every week I really love this movie. God bless your beautiful and great soul, you will never and ever be forget , please Rest In Peace.

Love

Amir

[Astraldragon1]

Jean Simmons started in the brief re-make of the late 60's/early 70's TV show Dark Shadows in 1990. she played Elizabeth Collins Stoddard.

[salvatorearcilesi]

irgendwann müssen wir alle sterben.......leider..

[AsimanMs]

So sweet..

[ChevelleSSGuy]

What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful and talented lady. RIP Jean.

[starskhutchgel]

Beautiful!!!! *****

[kkkkkkatherine]

I especially remember Jean Simmons in

DESIREE , with Marlon Brando...glad to own this video!

Thank you Jean !