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    Australian actress Diane Cilento dies at age 78

    AP – Fri, Oct 7, 2011

    SYDNEY (AP) — Oscar-nominated Australian actress Diane Cilento, who was once married to James Bond actor Sean Connery, has died in northern Australia, an official said Friday. She was 78.

    Cilento, a veteran of dozens of films, television shows and stage productions, died Thursday night, Queensland state Premier Anna Bligh said.

    No cause of death was given.

    The Queensland-born actress rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s, starring alongside screen legends such as Charlton Heston and Paul Newman. In 1956, she was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Helen of Troy in the play "Tiger at the Gates." She received an Academy Award nomination in 1963 for best supporting actress for her work in the movie "Tom Jones."

    Her celebrity grew after she married Connery — her second husband — in 1962. The two had a son before divorcing 11 years later. She went on to wed her third husband, playwright Anthony Shaffer, in 1985.

    She and Shaffer eventually settled in tropical northern Queensland, where she built a popular outdoor theater in the rain forest.

    "While she was originally known as a glamorous international film star, her work in later years in the far north showed her commitment to the arts," Bligh said in a statement. "I know that Ms. Cilento will be sorely missed by many in the industry."

     

    12 comments

    • CoolWisdomPrevails
      CoolWisdomPrevails  •  7 mths ago
      Cilento was in "Hombre" with Paul Newman back in the 60s. A great western.
      • anabolicmouse
        anabolicmouse 7 mths ago
        She sizzled and exuded raw sexuality in that role....wow......right on.
    • Old Broad
      Old Broad  •  7 mths ago
      She was an incredibly talented and beautiful actress. You should look her up Mc boozerilla.
    • Taurus
      Taurus  •  7 mths ago
      I remember her..she was gorgeous. Hard to believe so many decades have passed-with so many actors...that means I'm older as well !!!
    • Politically Correctional
      Politically Correctional  •  7 mths ago
      She was the one who wore the funny hat in "23 Skidmore". Classic performance.
    • Skippy
      Skippy  •  7 mths ago
      She was a beautiful woman and a great actress with the rare ability to comfortably and believably become the character she was portraying.
      R.I.P.
    • GERARD V
      GERARD V  •  7 mths ago
      Her performance in "Tom Jones" was indeed Oscar worthy. What a beauty! What a loss. RIP.
    • D.
      D.  •  7 mths ago
      A talented actress and a lovely, caring person. Condolences to her family.
    • margarita
      margarita  •  7 mths ago
      Very talented and gracious person, my sincere condolence to the family and those who always appreciated her talent. RIP Diane Cilento. I saw her movies they were great movies.
    • anabolicmouse
      anabolicmouse  •  7 mths ago
      RIP, very fine work by her, and it brings back many memories.....and anyone who hasn't seen her work in Tom Jones with Albert Finney....should!! Time marches on, and it's depressing.
    • AlK
      AlK  •  7 mths ago
      Ms. Cilento played Tweenie in "Paradise Lagoon," a later version of "The Admirable Crighton." A favorite movie of mine, also starring Kenneth More.
    • W m
      W m  •  7 mths ago
      rest in peace.
    • homeless n usa
      homeless n usa  •  7 mths ago
      One of the beautiful women of the 50's & 60's......Rest with God Kiddo.
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