Elke Sommer, 1960s Hollywood Actress, Dies at 85 in Los Angeles
Elke Sommer, a German-born actress known for her roles in 1960s Hollywood films such as "A Shot in the Dark" and "The Prize," died at age 85 at her home in Bel Air, Los Angeles. Born Elke Schletz in Berlin in 1940, she initially planned to study languages but began acting after being discovered during a trip to Italy. Sommer worked across Europe before gaining Hollywood recognition, starring alongside notable actors like Paul Newman and Peter Sellers. Her death was confirmed by her stepson and local authorities.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 29 Oct, 06:53 pm. Other outlets followed.