RIP Stella Stevens: Hollywood Icon Passes Away at 84 After Long Struggle with Alzheimer’s

Stella Stevens, a former Playboy Playmate and Hollywood star, has passed away on Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her son Andrew Stevens confirmed the news, and fans paid tribute to her on social media. Stella began her career in her hometown of Memphis, modelling and being selected for a screen test by 20th Century Fox. She won a Golden Globe in 1959 for her first film, Say One for Me, and was featured in Playboy in the January 1960 issue. Stella starred in many 1960s and 1970s classics, including Girls! Girls! Girls! with Elvis Presley, The Nutty Professor with Jerry Lewis, and How to Save a Marriage, Ruin Your Life. She was also a regular presence on television, appearing in over 40 series. Stella is survived by her son, Andrew, and three grandchildren.

Stella Stevens’ son confirmed that she had tragically passed away on Friday. The Hollywood star and former Playboy Playmate had starred alongside the likes of Elvis Presley during her decades in the entertainment industry. Fans shared tributes and memories of her on social media, praising her comedic talent, courage and beauty. She had endured a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and is survived by her actor-producer son Andrew, as well as her longtime friend John O’Brien. Her career had started in her hometown of Memphis when she began modelling and was soon selected for a screen test by 20th Century Fox. She won a Golden Globe in 1959 for her first film and was featured in Playboy in the January 1960 issue. She starred in many 1960s and 1970s classics, appearing in over 40 television series. Stella is survived by her son and three grandchildren.

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