American actress (1918–1987) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Margarita Carmen Cansino, usually called Rita Hayworth (October 17, 1918–May 14, 1987), was an American actress of Spanish and Irish origin. She became famous as the greatest sex symbol of the 1940s.
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Promoting a scrap metal drive during World War II | |
| Born | Margarita Carmen Cansino October 17, 1918 |
| Died | May 14, 1987 (aged 68) The San Remo, Manhattan, New York City, USA |
| Cause of death | Alzheimer's disease |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 1926-1972 |
| Spouse(s) | Edward C. Judson (m. 1937-1943, divorced) Orson Welles (m. 1943-1948, divorced) Prince Aly Khan (m. 1949-1953, divorced) Dick Haymes (m. 1953-1955, divorced) James Hill (m. 1958-1961, divorced) |
| Children | Rebecca Welles (dead) Yasmin Aga Khan |
| Parent(s) | Eduardo Cansino, Sr. Volga Hayworth |
| Relatives | Eduardo Cansino, Jr. (brother, dead) Richard Cansino (nephew) |
She died of Alzheimer's at age 68 in Manhattan, New York.
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