British movie actresses deceased in Tuberculosis
Here are 1 famous actresses from United Kingdom died in Tuberculosis:
Vivien Leigh
Vivien Leigh (November 5, 1913 Darjeeling-July 8, 1967 London) also known as Vivian Mary Hartley, Vivling, Vivien, Lady Olivier, Lady Olivier, Lady Vivien Leigh Olivier, Vivian Leigh or Vivien Leigh, Lady Olivier was a British actor and singer. Her child is called Suzanne Farrington.
Leigh rose to fame in the 1930s with her roles in the films "Fire Over England" and "Dark Journey" before her breakthrough performance in "Gone with the Wind" (1939), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. She later starred in the film adaptation of Tennessee Williams' play "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951), for which she won her second Academy Award.
Leigh was married to Laurence Olivier, with whom she starred in several films including "That Hamilton Woman" (1941) and "Richard III" (1955). The couple's tumultuous relationship was widely publicized, and they divorced in 1960.
Leigh suffered from bipolar disorder and was often plagued by physical and emotional health problems throughout her life. She passed away in 1967 at the age of 53 due to complications from tuberculosis. Despite her relatively short career, Vivien Leigh remains one of the most iconic actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age, remembered for her breathtaking beauty, charisma, and powerful performances on both stage and screen.
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