German actresses who died due to Ovarian cancer
Here are 1 famous actresses from Germany died in Ovarian cancer:
Dolly Haas
Dolly Haas (April 29, 1910 Hamburg-September 16, 1994 New York City) a.k.a. Dorothy Clara Louise Haas, Dolly or Dorothy Clara Louise "Dolly" Haas was a German singer and actor. She had one child, Nina Hirschfeld.
Haas began her career in Germany, where she became a popular performer in both theatre and film. She appeared in more than 30 films during the 1930s and early 1940s. In 1933, she married the German documentary filmmaker John Brahm, who later worked in Hollywood. When the Nazis rose to power, Haas and Brahm left Germany for France and then England before finally settling in the United States in 1941.
In America, Haas continued to perform in film and theatre, as well as on television and in nightclubs. She appeared in several American films, including "Naked City" and "Fourteen Hours," and made numerous television appearances on popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Perry Como Show."
Haas was highly regarded for her singing talents, and she recorded several albums of popular songs in both German and English. She was also known for her comedic roles on stage and screen. Despite her success in America, Haas remained connected to her German roots and often performed German songs in her shows.
Haas remained active in show business throughout her life, continuing to perform and record music into her seventies. She passed away in New York City in 1994 at the age of 84.
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