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Originally Published 20 days ago — by The New York Times
May Britt, a Swedish-born actress known for her marriage to Black entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in 1960, which sparked racist reactions, has died at age 91 in Los Angeles.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Cleveland.com
May Britt, a Swedish actress known for her Hollywood career and groundbreaking interracial marriage to Sammy Davis Jr., died at age 91 from natural causes. Her career included notable films like 'The Blue Angel,' but her marriage to Davis, which faced significant societal backlash, defined much of her public life. She later reflected on her choices with no regrets.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The Guardian
May Britt, a Swedish actress known for her marriage to Sammy Davis Jr and her roles in Italian and American films, has died at age 91. Her marriage to Davis in 1960 was controversial due to racial attitudes, and she faced significant backlash. Britt's acting career ended after her marriage, but she later returned to smaller roles. She is survived by her sons and other family members.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
May Britt, a Swedish actress known for films like 'The Blue Angel' and 'Murder, Inc.' and the second wife of Sammy Davis Jr., died at age 91 from natural causes. She had a notable career in Europe and Hollywood, and her marriage to Davis was significant both personally and socially, amid the challenges of interracial marriage in the 1960s.