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Diana Dors (born Diana Mary Fluck; 23 October 1931 – 4 May 1984) was an English actress and singer. Dors came to public notice as a blonde bombshell, much in the style of Americans Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Mamie Van Doren. Dors was promoted by her first husband, Dennis Hamilton, mostly in sex film-comedies and risqué modelling.
Actress: The Long Haul. Diana Dors was born Diana Mary Fluck on October 23, 1931 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. She and her mother both nearly died from the traumatic birth.
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- Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK
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- Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK
- She Was A Small Town Girl. Diana Dors was born in Swindon, Wiltshire, England on October 23, 1931, to Albert Edward Sidney Fluck, a railway clerk, and Winifred Maud Mary.
- Her Birth Was Scandalous. You see, when Diana's mother discovered her pregnancy, she realized she was in a little bit of a pickle. She'd had a torrid affair with a lodger, and consequently, had no clue who Diana's real father actually was.
- She Had A Close Call. In a traumatizing twist of events, Diana's mother took nearly a week to give birth. Mother and child almost didn’t survive the difficult birth as little Diana emerged without color in her face.
- She Idolized Blonde Screen Sirens. A future star deserves nothing but the best things in life. Young Diana dressed in the fanciest garments and attended dance lessons.
Actress: The Long Haul. Diana Dors was born Diana Mary Fluck on October 23, 1931 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. She and her mother both nearly died from the traumatic birth.
- October 23, 1931
- May 4, 1984
Oct 25, 2021 · Diana Dors. New to 4 Extra. Diana Dors made a huge impact on postwar Britain, yet she lived in the shadow of Marilyn Monroe. Who was the real woman behind the glamour image? Her friend Honour...
May 4, 2024 · Ruby Lake, the granddaughter of actress Diana Dors, says she is proud of her legacy and work ethic. Mac and Jenny Brownley, who live in her birthplace, share their experience of having a blue plaque on their house.
May 7, 2024 · Honor Blackman pays tribute to actress, singer and personality Diana Dors, the UK sex symbol groomed to rival Marilyn Monroe. Diana Dors passed away, on 4 May 1984. Born in 1931, Diana Fluck...
