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Deborah Kerr dies at the age of 86
Published Thursday, Oct 18 2007, 17:30 BST | By Kimberley Dadds
Academy Award-nominated actress Deborah Kerr has died at the age of 86.
The Hollywood star appeared alongside actors such as Cary Grant and Burt Lancaster in films including From Here to Eternity, Sundowners and Separate Tables.
She also starred in the 1967 version of Bond film Casino Royale and was nominated for the title of Best Actress at the Oscars six times.
Kerr was born in Scotland and originally trained as a ballet dancer, before she moved over to acting and was awarded a CBE in 1998.
The actress had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for a number of years.
The Hollywood star appeared alongside actors such as Cary Grant and Burt Lancaster in films including From Here to Eternity, Sundowners and Separate Tables.
She also starred in the 1967 version of Bond film Casino Royale and was nominated for the title of Best Actress at the Oscars six times.
Kerr was born in Scotland and originally trained as a ballet dancer, before she moved over to acting and was awarded a CBE in 1998.
The actress had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for a number of years.
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