Canadian actresses who deceased in 2013
Here are 3 famous actresses from Canada died in 2013:
Deanna Durbin
Deanna Durbin (December 4, 1921 Winnipeg-April 20, 2013 Neauphle-le-Château) also known as Winnipeg`s Sweetheart, deanna_durbin, Edna Mae Durbin or Durbin, Deanna was a Canadian singer and actor. She had two children, Jessica Louise Jackson and Peter David.
Durbin rose to fame in the 1930s as a child star, appearing in numerous films and gaining popularity for her singing ability. She signed a contract with Universal Studios in 1936 and starred in a string of successful musicals including "Three Smart Girls," "One Hundred Men and a Girl," and "First Love." Her performances often included operatic arias and solos, showcasing her impressive vocal range.
In the 1940s, Durbin transitioned into more dramatic roles, including the film noir "Christmas Holiday" and the World War II drama "The Amazing Mrs. Holliday." However, she eventually grew tired of Hollywood and retired from acting at the age of 27. She moved to France with her third husband, Charles David, and lived a quiet life out of the public eye.
Despite her brief career, Durbin left a lasting impact on Hollywood and is remembered as one of the most talented child stars of all time. She received an Academy Juvenile Award in 1938 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Huguette Oligny
Huguette Oligny (January 31, 1922 Montreal-May 9, 2013 Montreal) also known as Huguette Oligny, CC OQ was a Canadian actor.
She began her career in the 1940s as a stage actor in Montreal and later moved to Paris, where she continued to act on stage and in films. Oligny returned to Canada in the 1960s and became a prominent figure in Canadian theatre, both as an actor and a director. She was known for her performances in Canadian classics such as "The Ecstasy of Rita Joe" and "Les Belles-Soeurs." In 1985, she was made a Companion of the Order of Canada for her contributions to Canadian theatre. Oligny continued to act into her 80s, appearing in films such as "The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood" and the television series "The Da Vinci's Inquest." She remained a beloved figure in the Canadian theatre community until her passing in 2013.
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Haji
Haji (January 24, 1946 Québec-August 9, 2013 Southern California) also known as Barbarella Catton, Haji Cat, Haji Catton or Hadji was a Canadian actor and exotic dancer.
Haji was born as Haji Amina Paul in Quebec, Canada. She moved to Los Angeles in the early 1960s and quickly made a name for herself as an exotic dancer, performing at clubs such as the Los Angeles-based Pink Pussycat. She entered the film industry in the mid-1960s, landing her first role in Russ Meyer's film "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" in 1965. She went on to appear in several other exploitation films of the era, including "Planet of the Vampires" (1965), "The Wild World of Batwoman" (1966), and "Supervixens" (1975). In addition to her acting career, Haji was a close friend and muse of filmmaker Russ Meyer, who was known for his movies featuring buxom women. In her later years, Haji lived a quiet life in Southern California, where she passed away in 2013.
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