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Danish movie stars died at 58

Here are 1 famous actresses from Denmark died at 58:

Louise Rasmussen

Louise Rasmussen (April 21, 1815 Copenhagen-March 6, 1874 Genoa) was a Danish actor.

She was born into poverty and her mother was a laundress. However, her talent for acting was recognized early on and she began performing on stage at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen at the age of 16. Later, she became a popular actress and performed in numerous plays, including those written by the famous Danish playwright, Henrik Ibsen.

In 1847, Louise Rasmussen married the future King of Denmark, Christian IX. Despite initial opposition due to her common background, she became well-liked and respected as a royal spouse. She was also instrumental in helping her husband navigate challenging political situations.

After her husband's accession to the throne in 1863, Louise Rasmussen was given the title of Countess of Danner and became involved in philanthropy, particularly supporting the education of women. She died in Italy in 1874 and was buried in Roskilde Cathedral in Denmark.

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