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Russian movie actresses deceased in Cardiac arrest

Here are 1 famous actresses from Russia died in Cardiac arrest:

Eugenie Leontovich

Eugenie Leontovich (March 21, 1900 Moscow-April 3, 1993 New York City) also known as "Madame" was a Russian actor, playwright and acting teacher.

She was part of the Stanislavski theatrical dynasty and was renowned for her striking stage presence, distinctive voice and powerful performances. Leontovich trained at the Moscow Art Theatre and later became a prominent leader in the American theatrical world. She made her Broadway debut in 1923 and went on to work in film and television as well. In addition to her acting career, Leontovich also taught at the American Theatre Wing and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. She was known for her tough love approach to teaching and for her ability to inspire her students to reach new levels of creativity and expression. Over the course of her long and illustrious career, Leontovich received numerous honors and awards, including a Tony Award for Best Actress and an Emmy Award for her work in television.

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