The Pink Panther's Golden Globe-winning actress, Elke Sommer, has died

Elke Sommer, the German actress known for her roles in Hollywood films, passed away at 85 due to heart failure. She gained fame in the 1960s, winning a Golden Globe for her performance alongside Paul Newman in "The Prize." Born in Berlin in 1940, Sommer's career began as a pin-up model before transitioning to acting. She starred in nearly a hundred films and series, including the "Pink Panther" sequel. In the 1990s, she shifted her focus to painting, inspired by Marc Chagall. Sommer was also involved in a notorious feud with Zsa Zsa Gabor, which led to a court case over defamation.