Swiss movie stars died in 1970

Here are 1 famous actresses from Switzerland died in 1970:

Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness

Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness (August 23, 1904 Lucerne-January 29, 1970 New York City) also known as Lady Furness or Thelma Morgan was a Swiss actor. She had one child, William Anthony Furness, 2nd Viscount Furness.

In addition to her acting career, Thelma Furness was known for her socialite status and romantic relationships with wealthy and influential men. She was a friend of Wallis Simpson, who later became the Duchess of Windsor, and it was rumored that Furness had a romantic relationship with Edward VIII before he abdicated the throne to marry Simpson. Furness also had a relationship with the movie star Cary Grant, but they eventually ended their romance when Grant married someone else. Despite the ups and downs of her personal life, Furness remained a well-regarded figure in high society and continued to act in films throughout the 1930s.

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