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South African movie actresses died when they were 59

Here are 1 famous actresses from South Africa died at 59:

Juliet Prowse

Juliet Prowse (September 25, 1936 Mumbai-September 14, 1996 Los Angeles) also known as Juliet Anne Prowse or juliet_prowse was a South African actor, singer, performer and dancer. She had one child, Seth McCook.

She died caused by pancreatic cancer.

Prowse began her career as a ballet dancer in her hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa. She later moved to London and then to the United States, where she found success on Broadway and in Hollywood. She appeared in films such as "Can-Can" and "G.I. Blues" alongside Elvis Presley.

Prowse was also known for her work on television, appearing on shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Muppet Show." She was a guest star on several episodes of "The Love Boat" and even had her own variety show, "The Juliet Prowse Show."

In addition to her performing career, Prowse was also known for her philanthropic work. She was a supporter of several charitable organizations, including UNICEF and the March of Dimes.

Despite her untimely death at the age of 59, Prowse's legacy as a talented and versatile entertainer lives on.

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