Elke Sommer's death and film legacy

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1. 1 Jan 1964Background

   Elke Sommer rises to international fame in 'A Shot in the Dark'

   German actress Elke Sommer played the maid Maria Gambrelli opposite Peter Sellers in the 1964 comedy and became known worldwide.

2. 1 Jan 1966Background

   Elke Sommer stars in Bond-style thriller 'Deadlier Than the Male'

   German actress Elke Sommer played one of two female assassins in the British spy thriller 'Deadlier Than the Male', made in the Bond era.

3. 5 Nov

   Elke Sommer, star of 'A Shot in the Dark', has died aged 85

   German actor Elke Sommer has died aged 85. She became internationally famous opposite Peter Sellers in the 1964 comedy A Shot in the Dark.