Swiss movie stars died at 79
Here are 1 famous actresses from Switzerland died at 79:
Maria Schell
Maria Schell (January 15, 1926 Vienna-April 26, 2005 Preitenegg) also known as Maria Margarethe Anna Schell, Margarete Schell, Gritli Schell, Seelchen or Little soul was a Swiss actor. She had two children, Oliver Schell and Marie-Theres Relin.
She died as a result of pneumonia.
Maria Schell began her career in the late 1940s in German films and gained international recognition for her role in the movie "The Last Bridge" (1954). She also received critical acclaim for her performance in the film "Gervaise" (1956), for which she won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. Schell continued to act in films and television throughout the 1960s and 1970s, often collaborating with her brother, director Maximilian Schell. In addition to her acting work, she was also an activist for animal rights and supported various charitable causes. Schell was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1992 for her contributions to German film and culture.
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