German Actress Elke Sommer Dies at 85
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Elke Sommer, the German actress known for her roles in international films and as a '60s sex symbol, has died at the age of 85. Sommer passed away peacefully at her home in Bel Air, California, just a few days before her 86th birthday. She was born Elke Schletz in Berlin in 1940 and began her acting career after winning a beauty contest in Italy. Sommer won a Golden Globe for her role in 'The Prize' and starred in films alongside actors like Paul Newman and Kirk Douglas. She was also known for her role in the German film 'Winnetou and the Glowing Arrow'. Sommer was married to Wolf Walther, who died earlier this year, and she wished to be buried in the family grave in Marloffstein, Bavaria.
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