South African movie actresses died in the year 2003
Here are 1 famous actresses from South Africa died in 2003:
Yolande Turner
Yolande Turner (December 12, 1935 South Africa-November 6, 2003 London) also known as Yoland Finch, Yolande Turnbull, Yolande Eileen Turnbull, Yolande Eileen Turner, Yolande Finch or Yo Yo was a South African actor. Her children are called Samantha Finch, Diana Finch and Charles Finch.
Yolande Turner began her acting career in South Africa, where she appeared in various productions before moving to England in the 1950s. She made her film debut in the 1956 movie "Yield to the Night" and went on to appear in many other films, including "Room at the Top," "The Entertainer," and "The Man Who Finally Died." Turner also had a successful career on stage, performing in both London's West End and on Broadway in New York.
In addition to her acting work, Turner was also a passionate supporter of various charities, including the NSPCC and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. She was awarded an OBE in 1999 for her services to drama and charity.
Turner passed away in London in 2003 at the age of 67, leaving behind a legacy as a talented actor and a generous philanthropist.
Throughout her career, Yolande Turner was highly respected by her peers and critics alike for her talent and range as an actor. She was known for the intensity and emotional depth of her performances, and was often compared to greats like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor. In addition to her work on stage and screen, Turner also made numerous television appearances throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including in shows like "The Professionals" and "Minder".
Turner was a highly private person and remained largely out of the public eye throughout much of her life. Despite this, she was widely admired and respected for her dedication to charitable work. In addition to her work with the NSPCC and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, she was also a supporter of the British Red Cross and several other organizations.
In her personal life, Turner was married twice, first to Michael Joseph from 1959 until 1962 and then to Richard Finch from 1965 until his death in 2015. She had three children, all of whom went on to successful careers in the entertainment industry. Today, Yolande Turner is remembered as one of the great actors of her generation, as well as a dedicated philanthropist and mother.