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Jane Russell dies at 89 in California film icon
Actress Jane Russell who sparked Hollywood controversy with The Outlaw in 1943 died at her Santa Maria home after a short illness. The brunette star, famed for roles with Bob Hope and Marilyn Monroe, later promoted Playtex bras and remained a beloved figure of 1940s and 50s cinema. Her career spanned 18 more films and a Broadway stint in 1971 before retiring to live performances. Russell was born June 21 1921 in Bemidji Minnesota and moved to California as a child.
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