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Jan 6, 2022 · In 1960, a friend introduced Christopher Lee to Danish painter and former model Birgit Kroencke, a.k.a Gitte Lee. The duo hit it off instantly and got engaged soon after. Then, on March 17, 1961, Lee and Gitte lawfully tied the knot.
Apr 21, 2024 · Birgit Kroencke, renowned Danish actress and fashion designer, shared a remarkable life with her husband, the late Christopher Lee. Their enduring love story began in 1961 and spanned 54 years until Lee’s passing in 2015.
Lee was introduced to Danish painter and former model Birgit "Gitte" Krøncke by a Danish friend in 1960. They were engaged soon after, and married on 17 March 1961. They had a daughter, Christina Erika Carandini Lee (b. 1963). Lee was the uncle of the British actress Harriet Walter.
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Jun 11, 2015 · Birgit Kroencke, Lee’s wife of 50 years, said he died at a London hospital Sunday morning, The Guardian reported. Lee was admitted to the Westminster Hospital three weeks earlier for...
Jun 11, 2015 · Birgit Kroencke, was married to Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee for over five-decades. The British actor, singer and author died after being hospitalized for respiratory problems and heart failure, reports say.
Birgit Kroencke. Nickname. Gitte. Mini Bio. Gitte Lee was born on April 20, 1935 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is an actress, known for Rikki og mændene (1962), Een blandt mange (1961) and London aktuell (1969). She was previously married to Christopher Lee. Family. Spouse. Christopher Lee (March 17, 1961 - June 7, 2015) (his death, 1 child)
