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Events on Thursday 12 December 1968 1
1902 – 1968Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968)Died 12 December 1968, aged 66The American stage and film actress, known for her deep voice and flamboyant public persona, died of complications from influenza and emphysema in New York City. She was celebrated for her Broadway performances, including in "The Little Foxes." Her outsized personality made her a fixture of American celebrity culture for decades.