Actresses who died on June 11

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on June 11. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1996 Brigitte Helm

  Brigitte Helm was a German actress best known for her iconic dual role as Maria and her robotic double in Fritz Lang's silent film classic 'Metropolis' (1927). She was one of the most prominent actresses of the Weimar Republic era and appeared in more than thirty films before retiring in the mid-1930s. [bio]

• 2012 Ann Rutherford

  Ann Rutherford was a Canadian-American actress best known for her role as Carreen O'Hara in the classic film 'Gone with the Wind' (1939) and as Polly Benedict in the long-running Andy Hardy film series. [bio]

• 2014 Ruby Dee

  Ruby Dee was a celebrated American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and civil rights activist. Known for her groundbreaking work in film, theater, and television, she was also a powerful voice in the struggle for racial equality. [bio]