Actresses who died on August 26

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on August 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1968 Kay Francis

  Kay Francis was an American film and stage actress, considered one of the most prominent female stars of the 1930s, known for her roles in sophisticated dramas and comedies during the early sound era of Hollywood. [bio]