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Norwegian actresses died as a result of Leukemia

Here are 1 famous actresses from Norway died in Leukemia:

Sonja Henie

Sonja Henie (April 8, 1912 Oslo-October 12, 1969 Oslo) a.k.a. Pavlova of the Ice was a Norwegian figure skater and actor.

She was a three-time Olympic Champion in ladies' singles figure skating, winning in 1928, 1932, and 1936. Henie also won 10 consecutive World Championships and six European Championships. After retiring from competitive skating, she moved to Hollywood and became a successful movie star in musical comedies, including "Thin Ice" and "Sun Valley Serenade". She also had her own television show, "The Sonja Henie Show". In addition to her skating and acting achievements, Henie was also known for designing her own skating costumes and pioneering the use of short skirts and white skates in competition.

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