Actresses who died on October 8

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on October 8. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2002 Phyllis Calvert

  Phyllis Calvert was a renowned British actress, best known for her work in theatre and for becoming one of the leading stars of the British cinema during the 1940s and 1950s. She was celebrated for her performances in melodramas produced by Gainsborough Pictures and was considered one of Britain’s most popular film stars of the era. [bio]