Lauren Bacall Death News: A Look Back at the Star's Top 10 Movies & Roles
Old Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall died on Aug. 12 at age 89.
She suffered a stroke and died in her New York apartment, notes CBS. The news was confirmed by the Humphrey Bogart estate.
"With deep sorrow, yet with great gratitude for her amazing line, we confirm the passing of Lauren Bacall," the message said.
Bacall, who was born in 1924, started acting in 1944. She has 72 credits to her name. On top of having a distinctive voice and a sultry vibe, Bacall also had a signature look. Her hair was constantly parted to the side and slightly waved.
She was married to Humphrey Bogart in 1945, and the two were together until his death in 1957. They appeared in several movies together.
To honor the actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood, here are the films you must check out.
1. "How to Marry a Millionaire"
Bacall starred with Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable. The three move into a New York apartment in hopes of finding millionaire husbands. They sell off the apartment's furniture to maintain a lavish lifestyle, and each woman has their own way of finding a husband. Although Bacall's character is harsh at times, she has an amazing scene at the end.
2. "The Big Sleep"
Bacall stars as socialite Vivian Rutledge, and Humphrey Bogart is a private eye Philip Marlowe. Marlowe is hired by the family to deal with a blackmailing case. In the middle of the case, Marlowe gets tied to a murder.
3. "To Have and Have Not"
The most memorable thing about this film is Lauren Bacall's line: "You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and ... blow." She appeared as Slim in this World War II drama. Bogart is an expatriate American who falls in love with Slim, as he helps a Free French Resistance leader and his wife.
4. "Key Largo"
This was the last Bacall and Bogart film. Bogart, who plays Frank McCloud, travels to a rundown hotel in Key Largo to honor a friend who has died. His friend's widow, Nora Temple, is played by Bacall. The hotel is taken by gangsters, and Frank, Nora and her father are their prisoners.
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