Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987) was an American film actress and dancer who attained fame during the 1940s not only as one of the era's top stars, but also as the era's greatest sex symbol , most notably in Gilda (1946). She appeared in 61 films over 37 years and is listed as one of the American Film Institute 's Greatest Stars of All Time .

She achieved fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars, appearing in a total of 61 films over 37 years. She is perhaps best known for her performance in the 1946 film noir, Gilda . She is listed as one of the top 25 female motion picture stars of all time in the American Film Institute 's survey, AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars . Hayworth was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1980. The following year she moved to Manhattan , New York , where her daughter, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan , could care for her. Hayworth died at her home from complications associated with Alzheimer's on May 14, 1987, at age 68. Influenced by the death of her mother, Yasmin Aga Khan became known for raising public awareness of Alzheimer's disease and founded the Rita Hayworth Gala, an annual benefit for the Alzheimer's Association .

American actress, dancer and director Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino ; October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987) was an American actress and dancer. She achieved fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars, appearing in 61 films over 37 years. The press coined the term "The Love Goddess" to describe Hayworth after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II . Hayworth is perhaps best known for her performance in the 1946 film noir Gilda , opposite Glenn Ford , in which she played the femme fatale in her first major dramatic role. She is also known for her performances in Only Angels Have Wings (1939), The Lady from Shanghai (1947), Pal Joey (1957), and Separate Tables (1958). Fred Astaire , with whom she made two films, You'll Never Get Rich (1941), and You Were Never Lovelier (1942), once called her his favorite dance partner. She also starred in the Technicolor musical Cover Girl (1944), with Gene Kelly . She is listed as one of the top 25 female motion picture stars of all time in the American Film Institute 's survey, AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars . In 1980, Hayworth was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease , which contributed to her death at age 68. The public disclosure and discussion of her illness drew attention to Alzheimer's, which was largely unknown by most people at the time, and helped to increase public and private funding for Alzheimer's research .

She achieved fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars, appearing in 61 films over 37 years. The press coined the term "The Love Goddess" to describe Hayworth after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II . Hayworth is perhaps best known for her performance in the 1946 film noir Gilda , opposite Glenn Ford , in which she played the femme fatale in her first major dramatic role. She is also known for her performances in Only Angels Have Wings (1939), The Strawberry Blonde (1941), Blood and Sand (1941), The Lady from Shanghai (1947), Pal Joey (1957), and Separate Tables (1958). Fred Astaire , with whom she made two films, You'll Never Get Rich (1941) and You Were Never Lovelier (1942), once called her his favorite dance partner. She also starred in the Technicolor musical Cover Girl (1944), with Gene Kelly . She is listed as one of the top 25 female motion picture stars of all time in the American Film Institute 's survey, AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars . In 1980, Hayworth was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease , which contributed to her death in 1987 at age 68. The public disclosure and discussion of her illness drew attention to Alzheimer's, and helped to increase public and private funding for research into the disease.

American actress, dancer, pin-up girl (1918–1987) Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino ; October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987) was an American actress , dancer , and pin-up girl . She achieved fame in the 1940s as one of the top stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood , and appeared in 61 films in total over 37 years. The press coined the term "The Love Goddess" to describe Hayworth, after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II . Hayworth is widely known for her performance in the 1946 film noir Gilda , opposite Glenn Ford , in which she played the femme fatale in her first major dramatic role. She is also known for her performances in Only Angels Have Wings (1939), The Strawberry Blonde (1941), Blood and Sand (1941), The Lady from Shanghai (1947), Pal Joey (1957), and Separate Tables (1958). Fred Astaire , with whom she made two films, You'll Never Get Rich (1941) and You Were Never Lovelier (1942), once called her his favorite dance partner. She also starred in the Technicolor musical Cover Girl (1944), with Gene Kelly . She is listed as one of the top 25 female motion picture stars of all time in the American Film Institute 's survey, AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars . In 1980, Hayworth was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease , which contributed to her death in 1987 at age 68. The public disclosure and discussion of her illness drew attention to Alzheimer's, and helped to increase public and private funding for research into the disease.