Here are 1 famous actresses from Israel died at 72:
Leah Rabin (April 8, 1928 Königsberg-November 12, 2000 Jerusalem) a.k.a. First lady Lea Rabin, Lea Rabin or Leah Schlossberg was an Israeli actor. She had one child, Yuval Rabin.
She died caused by lung cancer.
Leah Rabin was more than just an actor, she was also a political figure and an advocate for peace. Her husband, Yitzhak Rabin, was the fifth Prime Minister of Israel and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Leah was known for her support of her husband's efforts towards peace and was involved in many activities promoting coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians.
She was born in Königsberg, Germany (now Kaliningrad, Russia) and her family moved to Tel Aviv in 1933 to escape Nazi persecution. After studying acting in London, she returned to Israel and became a popular stage and screen actor.
In addition to her support for peace, Leah was also involved in numerous charitable organizations and causes, including efforts to promote education and support for Israeli soldiers. After her husband's assassination in 1995, she continued to work towards peace and reconciliation until her death in 2000.
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