R.I.P. Lauren Bacall: A living legend passes away

Today, the world loses one of the last of the great film noir stars. Known for her seductive femme fatale characters in films such as The Big Sleep, Dark Passage, and Key Largo, and her on-screen/off-screen relationship with famed actor Humphrey Bogart, which was featured in those films as well as in To Have and Have Not. Because of these films, and the romantic comedy How to Marry a Millionaire (featuring other legendary leading ladies such as Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe), Bacall became a cultural sex symbol and one of the most prolific actresses in the 1940's and 50's. Her signature look and charm made her a memorable and influential figure in the film medium, and her death is tragic. The fact that this came just one day after the unexpected and hard-hitting death of Robin Williams makes it even more upsetting. As with Williams, I hope Bacall has found some peace in some way.
 
                                                                      Lauren Bacall
                                                                       1924-2014    
                                                                         (age: 89)

                                                        (Image: Wikipedia)