Kay Kendall, a renowned English actress, was born on May 21, 1927. Her illustrious film career began with a notable appearance in the musical film London Town, released in 1946. Although the film did not fare well financially, Kendall persisted in her endeavors, eventually earning widespread recognition with her starring role in the comedy film Genevieve, which premiered in 1953.
Throughout her career, Kendall was particularly prolific in British films, while also garnering significant popularity among American audiences. Her outstanding performance in the musical-comedy film Les Girls, released in 1957, earned her a prestigious Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
In 1955, Kendall co-starred with actor Rex Harrison in the comedy film The Constant Husband, marking the beginning of a romantic relationship between the two. They eventually tied the knot in 1957. Tragically, Harrison discovered that Kendall had been diagnosed with myeloid leukaemia, a fact that was kept from her. Believing she was suffering from an iron deficiency, Kendall was unaware of her true condition.
Rex Harrison devoted himself to caring for Kendall until her untimely passing at the age of 32 on September 6, 1959.
