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Swedish Star May Britt Dies at 91, Remembered for Controversial Marriage

12/19/2025

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Swedish actress May Britt died on December 11 at age 91 from natural causes, confirmed by her son.
Born Maj-Britt Wilkens in 1934, she rose to Hollywood fame in the 1950s, starring in The Blue Angel.
Her 1960 marriage to Sammy Davis Jr. drew controversy over race, prompting death threats and armed guards.
They had a daughter, Tracey, and adopted two sons before divorcing in 1968.

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Swedish actress May Britt died on December 11 at age 91 from natural causes, confirmed by her son.
Born Maj-Britt Wilkens in 1934, she rose to Hollywood fame in the 1950s, starring in The Blue Angel.
Her 1960 marriage to Sammy Davis Jr. drew controversy over race, prompting death threats and armed guards.
They had a daughter, Tracey, and adopted two sons before divorcing in 1968.