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Esther Williams
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Williams in 1950
Born
Esther Jane Williams

(1921-08-08)August 8, 1921
Died June 6, 2013(2013-06-06) (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.

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