Elke Sommer, remembered for her glamorous roles, has died

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By Michael Brown • Updated Oct 29, 2026 at 17:25

Elke Sommer, Actress in 'A Shot in the Dark' and 'The Prize,' Dies at 85 - The Hollywood Reporter — Elke Sommer, remembered for her glamorous roles, has died

Elke Sommer, known for her roles in 'Pink Panther' and 'The Prize', has passed away at the age of 85. The actress, celebrated for her glamorous and memorable performances, passed away several months after her husband. Her death has been reported by various media outlets including USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, and TMZ.

“Elke Sommer, known for her roles in 'Pink Panther' and 'The Prize', has passed away at the age of 85,” — Andreas Mercer, research director at Birburn Bridge Analytics, added during the briefing.

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Oct 29 — Elke Sommer, known for her roles in 'Pink Panther' and 'The Prize', has passed away at the age of 85....

Oct 30 — Her death has been reported by various media outlets including USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, and TMZ....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Birburn Bridge Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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