Esther Williams facts for kids
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Esther Williams
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![]() Williams in 1950
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Esther Jane Williams
August 8, 1921 |
Died | June 6, 2013 |
(aged 91)
Occupation | Actress Swimmer Model (person) Businesswoman |
Years active | 1942–1963 |
Spouse(s) | Leonard Kovner (1940–44; divorced) Ben Gage (1945–59; divorced) Fernando Lamas (1969–82; his death) Edward Bell (1994–2013; her death) |
Esther Williams (August 8, 1921 – June 6, 2013) was an American former swimmer and actress. She starred in movies in her career. She later became a businesswoman.
Early life
She was born in Inglewood, California.
Death
Williams died in her sleep on June 6, 2013 in her Los Angeles home.
Images for kids
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Williams at the Los Angeles Athletic Club in 1939
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Williams, Van Johnson and Carleton G. Young in Thrill of a Romance
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Williams as Annette Kellermann in Million Dollar Mermaid
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