Danish movie stars died at 59

Here are 2 famous actresses from Denmark died at 59:

Inga Arvad

Inga Arvad (October 6, 1913 Copenhagen-April 5, 1973 Nogales) also known as Inga Binga or Inga Maria Petersen was a Danish writer, journalist and actor. She had two children, Terry McCoy and Ronnie McCoy.

She died caused by cancer.

During World War II, Arvad worked as a reporter in the United States and interviewed high-profile figures such as Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. She was also briefly involved romantically with John F. Kennedy, then a U.S. Navy officer, while working as a columnist for the Washington Times-Herald. However, her association with Kennedy and her previous marriage to a German officer made her subject to FBI surveillance and suspicion of espionage. Despite these allegations, she was never prosecuted for any wrongdoing. After the war, Arvad worked in Hollywood as an actress, appearing in several films and television shows.

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Olga Svendsen

Olga Svendsen (February 22, 1883 Denmark-October 22, 1942) a.k.a. Svendsen, Olga was a Danish actor.

Olga Svendsen was a prominent figure in the Danish theatre circuit during the early parts of the 20th century. She was known for her notable performances in various roles, particularly as a comedic actor. Born into an acting family, Svendsen began her career in theatre as a young teenager, joining her parents' company as an apprentice.

She quickly rose to prominence in the Danish theatre scene, receiving critical acclaim for her performances in several popular plays of the time. In addition to her work on stage, Svendsen also starred in a number of early Danish silent films. She continued to act throughout her life, only stopping during the Nazi occupation of Denmark during World War II. Unfortunately, Svendsen lost her life during the war, leaving a legacy as one of Denmark's most beloved actors.

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