French actresses died because of Cerebral hemorrhage

Here are 2 famous actresses from France died in Cerebral hemorrhage:

Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker (June 3, 1906 St. Louis-April 12, 1975 Paris) also known as Freda Josephine McDonald, Black Pearl, Tumpie, Black Venus, Joséphine Baker or Créole Goddess was a French singer, actor, dancer and spy. She had twelve children, Jean-Claude Baker, Aiko Baker, Brahim Baker, Luis Baker, Janot Baker, Koffi Baker, Noël Baker, Moïse Baker, Mara Baker, Stellina Baker, Marianne Baker and Jari Baker.

Josephine Baker began her career in the United States in the 1920s, but achieved her greatest success as a performer in France, where she became an icon of the Jazz Age. She was known for her provocative dancing, often performing in little more than a banana skirt, and for her sultry voice. She also acted in several films, both in Europe and in Hollywood.

During World War II, Baker used her celebrity status to aid the French Resistance, smuggling secrets and messages in her sheet music and even hiding Jewish refugees in her home. She was awarded several honors for her bravery, including the Croix de Guerre and the Rosette de la Résistance.

In addition to her performing and her work as a spy, Baker was also known for her activism. She was a vocal advocate for civil rights and was instrumental in the desegregation of several nightclubs and theaters in the United States.

Josephine Baker continued to perform and advocate for social justice throughout her life. She passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage in 1975 and was buried with full military honors in France.

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Mistinguett

Mistinguett (April 5, 1875 Enghien-les-Bains-January 5, 1956 Bougival) a.k.a. Jeanne Bourgeois, Jeanne Florentine Bourgeois, Miss Helyett, Miss Tinguette or Mistinguette was a French singer and actor. She had one child, Léopoldo João de Lima e Silva.

Mistinguett was one of the highest-paid and most popular entertainers in France during the early 20th century. She began her career in Paris in the late 1890s and quickly gained a reputation for her provocative dance routines and risqué songs. Her signature number, "Mon Homme" ("My Man"), became a classic and was covered by many other artists. Mistinguett was also known for her glamorous stage costumes, which were often designed by top fashion houses such as Worth and Poiret. Her career spanned several decades and she continued to perform well into her 60s. In addition to her stage work, she appeared in several films and was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1929. Despite her success, Mistinguett lived a relatively simple life and was known for her generosity to friends and colleagues in need.

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