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Tue, 2011-03-01 22:10
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.
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