Taina Elg dead at 95: Double Golden Globe-winning actress who starred next to Gene Kelly in Hollywood's golden age dies
The iconic star also appeared opposite Kenneth More
STAR GONE Taina Elg dead at 95: Double Golden Globe-winning actress who starred next to Gene Kelly in Hollywood's golden age dies
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DOUBLE Golden Globe-winning star Taina Elg has died aged 95.
Taina Elg, a Finland-born actress and dancer who starred alongside Gene Kelly in the 1957 musical Les Girls, sadly passed away on May 15.
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Taina Elg has sadly died aged 95
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Her family confirmed she died in an assisted care facility in Helsinki, as reported by the Helsinki Times.
The iconic star also appeared opposite Kenneth More in the 1959 remake of spy film The 39 Steps.
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The iconic star appeared opposite Kenneth More in the 1959 remake of spy film The 39 Steps
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She starred alongside Gene Kelly in the 1957 musical Les Girls
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