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muriel_volestrangler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-23-10 12:37 PM
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Hammer horror actress Ingrid Pitt dies aged 73
Hammer horror actress Ingrid Pitt, best known for starring in cult classics such as Countess Dracula, has died at the age of 73.

The Polish-born star passed away at a hospital in south London after collapsing a few days ago.

She was regarded by many fans as the queen of Hammer Horror films.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11823418


http://www.bramstokerfilmfestival.com.nyud.net:8080/pics/guests/ingrid-pitt.jpg

RIP.
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pinto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-23-10 12:52 PM
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1. TCM recently ran an overnight Hammer horror fest.
:thumbsup:

Rest in peace Ingrid.
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-23-10 05:22 PM
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2. Hammer's movies were among my faves as a kid.
Sad news.

R.I.P. Ingrid.
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edbermac Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-23-10 06:30 PM
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3. I remember her from Where Eagles Dare
Edited on Tue Nov-23-10 06:34 PM by edbermac
Funny scene when Richard Burton introduces Mary Ure to her, telling her she's one of
Britain's top secret agents, gives Ingrid an eyeful and adds "What a disguise!"
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