Actresses who died on April 12

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on April 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2009 Marilyn Chambers

  Marilyn Chambers was an American pornographic actress and model who became a cultural icon of the 1970s and 1980s adult film industry. She is best known for her role in the 1972 film 'Behind the Green Door,' which marked a turning point in the mainstreaming of adult films. [bio]