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Elke Sommer, German-born actress known for 'A Shot in the Dark' and 'The Prize,' dies at 85

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Elke Sommer, the striking blonde bombshell of German descent who was a mainstay of 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage movies including "The Prize" and "A Shot in the Dark," has died. She was 85.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Elke Sommer, German-born star of ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ dies at 85 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Elke Sommer, the German actor known for her roles in 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage films, has died at 85

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    Elke Sommer, German-born actress known for 'A Shot in the Dark' and 'The Prize,' dies at 85 (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Elke Sommer, the striking blonde bombshell of German descent who was a mainstay of 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage movies including "The Prize" and "A Shot in the Dark," has died. She was 85.

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