Actresses who died on August 1

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on August 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1970 Frances Farmer

  Frances Farmer was an American actress and television host, best known for her film roles in the 1930s and for her tumultuous personal life, which included highly publicized legal and institutional struggles. She is often remembered as a symbol of Hollywood's treatment of women and mental health. [bio]

• 1988 Florence Eldridge

  Florence Eldridge was an American actress renowned for her work on both stage and screen, as well as for her long-lasting professional and personal partnership with actor Fredric March. [bio]

• 1998 Eva Bartok

  Eva Bartok was a Hungarian-born actress who achieved international fame in European cinema during the 1950s and early 1960s. She was best known for her glamorous roles in films, especially in British and German productions. [bio]