Hollywood and Mission Impossible star May Britt passed away at the age of 91 in California, her son confirmed, citing natural causes on December 11 at a local medical center.
Born in Sweden, Britt gained fame in the 1950s after being discovered in Stockholm while working as a photographer’s assistant, which led her to Italian cinema and eventually Hollywood stardom.
She signed a contract with 20th Century Fox and starred in notable films including The Blue Angel, The Young Lions, and Murder Inc., earning recognition for her acting talent and striking screen presence.
Britt’s personal life attracted significant attention when she married legendary singer Sammy Davis Jr in 1960, a bold move at the time due to laws against racially mixed marriages in many US states.
The couple welcomed their daughter Tracey in 1961, but later divorced after eight years. Britt later married entertainment executive Lennart Ringquist, remaining with him until his death in 2017.
While her film roles decreased over time, Britt continued appearing on television, including the Mission Impossible series in 1969, leaving behind a lasting legacy in both Hollywood and popular culture.