American television and film actress Yvette Mimieux was found dead on Tuesday, January 18 morning. A family representative, Michelle Bega confirmed the sad news. The actress had just turned 80 on January 8. She was known for her commendable acting in movies like Where the Boys Are, Light in the Piazza, Toys in the Attic that stirred the 1960s.
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Yvette had passed away peacefully of a natural cause in her sleep at her residence in Bel Air.
Yvette, a sensational model and actress was discovered while horseback riding in the Hollywood Hills. She will always be best remembered for starring opposite the famous Rod Taylor in the 1960 George Pal-directed film version of the H.G. Wells novel The Time Machine.
The beautiful actress had already appeared in eight movies before she turned 21. She was often seen on the big screen as the wounded lady. She also earned a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Female Newcomer in 1960’s Platinum High School.
