Czechoslovakian movie stars died in 1968

Here are 1 famous actresses from Czechoslovakia died in 1968:

Olga Scheinpflugová

Olga Scheinpflugová (December 3, 1902 Slaný-April 13, 1968 Prague) was a Czechoslovakian actor and writer.

She began her career as an actor in the 1920s, performing on stage and in films. In the 1930s, she started to write plays and short stories, as well as translate literature from other languages into Czech. She was known for her feminist views and her work often dealt with themes of gender equality and social justice.

During World War II, Scheinpflugová was active in the resistance against Nazi occupation, providing shelter and assistance to Jewish and other persecuted individuals. She was arrested and sent to a concentration camp, but survived and returned to Czechoslovakia after the war.

In the post-war years, Scheinpflugová continued to write and act, becoming a prominent figure in Czech culture. She received several awards for her work, including the State Prize for Literature in 1958.

Scheinpflugová passed away in 1968, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazing feminist writer and activist who fought for social justice and equality.

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