Bettie Page 1923 - 2008
50s pin-up queen Bettie Page dies
Bettie Page, one of the most famous US pin-up models of the 1950s, has died in Los Angeles, aged 85.
Her provocative poses - often in bikinis - made her a cult figure and she was one of the first models to appear in Playboy magazine.
Bettie Page was credited with helping to pave the way for the sexual revolution of the 1960s.
Some pictures of her showing bondage and spanking generated controversy and attracted a congressional subpoena.
The secretary-turned-model was admitted to hospital last month, suffering from pneumonia. She had a heart attack last week and never regained consciousness.
Here's to ya, Bettie. The 20th Century would have been a whole lot less interesting without you.
Labels: pop culture
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3 Comments:
Page starred in a few mainstream movies too, didn't she?
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Pat R, at 3:30 PM
I would imagine that depends on your definition of mainstream.
By
Barry, at 3:50 PM
Thousands of women with unfortunate haircuts are in mourning.
RIP Bettie Page
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Anonymous, at 9:38 AM
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