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Kay Kendall

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Actress

The Resume

    (May 21, 1926-September 6, 1959)
    Born in Withernsea, England, United Kingdom
    Died in London, England
    Starred in 'Doctor In the House (1954)' and 'Les Girls (1957)'
    Passed away from myeloid leukemia at 33

Why she might be annoying:

    She started as a chorus girl at just 13.
    She had a nose job.
    She began an affair with Rex Harrison when he was married to Lilli Palmer.
    Rex left Lilli after finding out Kay suffered from leukemia.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Rex and Lilli amicably divorced so he could help with Kay's medical treatments.
    She was never told of her terminal condition, only that she had an iron deficiency.
    She was known for her vivaciousness and elegance.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 20 Votes: 15.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 66 Votes: 51.52% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 37 Votes: 37.84% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 164 Votes: 31.71% Annoying