Czech movie actresses died when they were 79
Here are 2 famous actresses from Czech Republic died at 79:
Lyda Salmonova
Lyda Salmonova (July 14, 1889 Prague-November 18, 1968 Prague) was a Czech actor.
She was a leading figure in the Czech theater world and was known for her contributions to the development of Czech avant-garde theater. Salmonova became famous for her performances in the works of playwrights such as Karel Čapek, Anton Chekhov, and William Shakespeare.
She began her career in the theater in 1909 and went on to work with some of the most prominent theater directors of her time. In addition to her stage work, she was also known for her appearances in several Czech and German films.
Salmonova was an active member of the Czech resistance during World War II and was briefly imprisoned by the Gestapo. After the war, she continued her acting career and also became involved in philanthropic work. She was honored for her contributions to Czech culture and was awarded the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the highest civilian honor in the Czech Republic.
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Eva Klepáčová
Eva Klepáčová (May 2, 1933 Prague-June 18, 2012 Prague) also known as Eva Beatrix Klepáčová was a Czech actor, voice actor and presenter.
She began her career as an actor in the 1950s and went on to star in over 50 films throughout her career. Klepáčová is perhaps best known for her roles in films such as "Pojedeme k mori" ("Let's Go to the Seaside") and "Hledá se táta" ("Looking for Dad"). In addition to her work in film, she also lent her voice to numerous Czech dubbings of foreign films and television shows, including the voice of Kanga in the Czech version of "Winnie-the-Pooh". Klepáčová was recognized for her contributions to Czech cinema and was awarded the Thalia Award for Lifetime Achievement in Acting in 2009. She passed away in 2012 at the age of 79.
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