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Diana Dors (born Diana Mary Fluck; 23 October 1931 – 4 May 1984) was an English actress and singer. Dors came to public notice as a blonde bombshell, much in the style of Americans Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Mamie Van Doren. Dors was promoted by her first husband, Dennis Hamilton, mostly in sex film-comedies and risqué modelling.
Diana Dors (born Diana Mary Fluck, 23 October 1931 – 4 May 1984) was a British actress. She was born in Swindon, Wiltshire. Dors died of ovarian cancer in Windsor, Berkshire. Personal life. Dors was married three times:
Diana Dors. Actress: The Long Haul. Diana Dors was born Diana Mary Fluck on October 23, 1931 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. She and her mother both nearly died from the traumatic birth.
Dors, Diana (1931–1984) British actress and celebrity, presented by the media as "Britain's answer to Marilyn Monroe ," who prevailed over personal problems to become both well known and admired. Born Diana Fluck in Swindon, Wiltshire, October 23, 1931; died in Windsor, Berkshire, England, on May 4, 1984; daughter of Albert Edward Sidney ...
Dec 7, 2018 · One of those was British sensation Diana Dors, who was frequently compared to the iconic star. However, Dors’ rise to fame pre-dated that of her American counterpart. For many, she was an icon in her own right.
Oct 25, 2021 · Diana Dors made a huge impact on postwar Britain, yet she lived in the shadow of Marilyn Monroe. Who was the real woman behind the glamour image? Her friend Honour Blackman presents the story...
May 5, 1984 · Diana Dors, the actress who was once described as Britain's answer to Marilyn Monroe, died of cancer today at Princess Margaret Hospital. She was 52 years old. Miss Dors, who had meningitis...
Nov 15, 2005 · Diana Dors, the Siren of Swindon, the girl from Marlborough Road, died from cancer six years later in 1984 and left behind a fortune worth £2m for her son Mark Dawson – but the money’s location...
As famous for her (not very) private life as for her screen performances, Diana Dors spent much of her career being touted as Britain's answer to Marilyn Monroe.
The Diana Dors Show was a British variety-comedy television show that ran from 1959 to 1961. It starred Diana Dors and her then-husband Richard Dawson. [1] It was made when Dors' film career was in decline. [2]
