Polish movie actresses died when they were 78
Here are 2 famous actresses from Poland died at 78:
Krystyna Ankwicz
Krystyna Ankwicz (April 4, 1907 Lviv-August 6, 1985 Warsaw) also known as Monika de Witt or Krystyna Szyjkowska was a Polish actor.
She started her career in the 1930s, performing on stage in Warsaw and Lviv. Ankwicz became one of the most popular actresses of the pre-World War II era in Poland, appearing in many films and theater productions. During the war, she was imprisoned in Auschwitz concentration camp for her activities in the Polish resistance. After the war, she continued her acting career, receiving the award for Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival in 1951 for her role in the film "Bright Light." Ankwicz also worked as a dubbing actress, lending her voice to foreign films and TV shows that were translated into Polish. In addition to acting, she was also very involved in charitable causes, especially those involving children. Despite suffering from health problems later in life, she remained active in the arts until her death in 1985.
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Maria Chmurkowska
Maria Chmurkowska (January 9, 1901 Warsaw-June 9, 1979 Warsaw) was a Polish actor.
She started her acting career in 1917 at the age of 16 and became one of the most celebrated actors of her time. Chmurkowska appeared in over 70 films, including "Pani minister tańczy" (1937) and "Za co?" (1959), and worked with some of the most respected Polish directors such as Michał Waszyński and Konrad Tom. She was also known for her stage performances, particularly with the National Theatre in Warsaw. In addition to her acting career, Chmurkowska was an active member of the cultural community in Poland and supported various humanitarian causes. After her death in 1979, she was posthumously awarded the Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta, one of Poland's highest honors.
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