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Stella Stevens, who starred in such films as “The Nutty Professor”, “The Poseidon Adventure” and alongside Elvis Presley in “Girls! Girls! Girls!”, has died. She was 84.
According to multiple reports, Stevens died Friday in Los Angeles following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Before making a name for herself on the big and small screen, Stevens was a Playboy Playmate and appeared on its centerfold page in January 1960. She was modeling in her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, when she was discovered, ultimately leading her to roles in the 1962 music comedy “Girls! Girls! Girls!” and then starring alongside comedy giant Jerry Lewis in the 1963 sci-fi comedy “The Nutty Professor”.
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In a New York Times review of the film (via Variety), Stevens’ performance as Stella Purdy (the student Lewis’ nutty professor character pursues) is singled out.
“It’s about a shy gargoyle of a college chemist who brews a miracle mixture, becomes a bland Casanova (periodically) and finally reverts to his shy original self and a pert, smitten blonde student, neatly played by Stella Stevens,” it read.
Stevens would later also star in several other films, including the 1966 spy spoof “The Silencers”, starring Dean Martin, and the 1972 disaster film “The Poseidon Adventure”, featuring an all-star cast including Gene Hackman, Shelley Winters and Ernest Borgnine.
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The model and actress, who won a Golden Globe in 1960 for New Star of the Year — Actress following her 1959 film debut in “Say One for Me”, also lent her talent behind the camera, as a producer and director of the 1979
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Cat Stevens, will take on the coveted Legends Slot at Glastonbury 2023, it has been announced.The first wave of artists for this summer’s festival was revealed this morning (March 3), with Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses set to join Elton John in headlining the iconic Pyramid Stage.Other acts on the line-up include Lana Del Rey, Lizzo, The War On Drugs, Chvrches, Lil Nas X, Christine And The Queens and Manic Street Preachers.Yusuf / Cat Stevens is also on the poster, and will perform in Glastonbury’s Legend Slot on Sunday, June 25, according to BBC News. It’ll mark the singer-songwriter’s debut appearance at Worthy Farm.The annual performance, often reserved for older and heritage acts, traditionally takes place at around 4pm on the Pyramid.Diana Ross appeared in the slot last June, with the likes of Kylie Minogue, Barry Gibb, Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Lionel Richie and Dolly Parton all having taken on the Legends Slot in recent years.Prior to today’s announcement, it’d been rumoured that either The Spice Girls, Robbie Williams, Roxy Music or Duran Duran were in the running for this year’s Sunday teatime slot.Yusuf / Cat Stevens released a re-imagining of his 1970 studio album ‘Tea For The Tillerman’ back in 2020.
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Rachel Stevens has shared a fresh glimpse inside her split from Alex Bourne after parting ways in July 2022.The former couple – who were together for 12 years – called it quits last year, just one month before they were due to celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary.WATCH: Rachel Stevens twirls by the pool in her dreamy ruffle dressIn a new interview with The Sun, Rachel, 44, lifted the lid on her heartache. "It's very hard to articulate the feelings, because there are so many," she explained."It's been really painful, really sad. It's been the biggest decision to make in our lives, obviously, with our kids." The former couple were childhood sweetheartsShe added: "Our split is very amicable and that's really helping.
S Club 7 member Rachel Stevens has insisted she's "not ready" to start dating again as she opened up about her "painful" marriage split. Last summer, Rachel, 44, announced that she and her husband of almost 13 years Alex Bourne had decided to split, just a month before they were due to celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary. At the time, she told her Instagram followers: "While we are no longer partners in marriage, we will remain partners in parenthood to our beautiful girls and continue with love and respect for each other." She concluded: "I feel so incredibly grateful for the life we built together and will now continue to be focused on moving forward united as a family." Opening up about the split in a new interview with The Sun, Rachel revealed that she has recently moved into a new place with her two daughters.
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Hollywood actress Stella Stevens has passed way at the age of 84, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, her family have announced. Her son, actor-producer-director Andrew Stevens, confirmed her death telling The Hollywood Reporter that Stella had been in a hospice for quite some time with Stage 7 Alzheimer's. Stella was perhaps best known for her roles in The Nutty Professor and The Poseidon Adventure.
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Stella Stevens, a ‘60s actress and Playboy Playmate who appeared in films like "Girls! Girls! Girls!," "The Nutty Professor" and later "The Poseidon Adventure," has died. She was 84. The star’s estate announced to The Associated Press that she passed away on Friday in Los Angeles after a long illness.
, and alongside Elvis Presley in, has died. She was 84.According to multiple reports, Stevens died Friday in Los Angeles following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.Before making a name for herself on the big and small screen, Stevens was a Playmate and appeared on its centerfold page in January 1960.
Stella Stevens, who starred in the 1972 disaster film “Poseidon Adventure” and in films opposite Elvis Presley, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, died Friday in Los Angeles at the age of 84.Her son, actor/producer Andrew Stevens, confirmed her passing to TheWrap via email. “I was notified early this morning,” Stevens said.