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English actresses who died due to Bone cancer

Here are 1 famous actresses from England died in Bone cancer:

Benita Hume

Benita Hume (October 14, 1906 London-November 1, 1967 Egerton) otherwise known as Benita Humm was an English actor and pianist. She had one child, Juliet Colman.

Benita Hume began her acting career in the 1920s and quickly established herself as a prominent stage actor in London's West End. She later moved to Hollywood where she starred in several popular films during the 1930s and 1940s including "The Thirteenth Chair" (1937) and "The Invisible Man Returns" (1940).

During World War II, Hume returned to England and worked as a nurse before joining the Women's Royal Naval Service. After the war, she continued acting both on stage and screen, and was also a frequent guest on TV shows such as "Playhouse 90" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents."

Besides acting, Hume was also an accomplished pianist and often performed in musical productions. She was married three times, including to the actor George Sanders, and was known for her elegance and charm both on and off the screen. Sadly, Hume passed away at the age of 61 from bone cancer.

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