She shared the screen with Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and Frank Sinatra and outlived all of them, but the incredible life of Jane Russell came to an end on Monday.
Jane burst onto the Hollywood scene in 1940 and quickly became one of the era’s most famous sex symbols. Her curvaceous figure was so remarkable radio host Bob Hope took to introducing her as the “two and only Jane Russell”.
Jane starred opposite Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1953 but retired from showbiz at the end of the 1950s and dedicated the rest of her life to her family.
An undated early studio photo of Jane
Jane poses for a poster for the 1941 film *The Outlaw*, which made her a star
Jane poses for a poster for the 1941 film The Outlaw, which made her a star
The actress poses as the sultry Julie Benson in 1952 hit *The Macao*
The actress poses as the sultry Julie Benson in 1952 hit The Macao
Jane stars as an oil heiress in 1954 comedy *The French Line*
Jane stars as an oil heiress in 1954 comedy The French Line
Actor Dan Dailey helps Jane with her earring at an event in 1953.
Jane on the set of an unknown film in 1954
Jane as Wild West gunslinger Calamity Jane in *The Paleface*
Jane as Wild West gunslinger Calamity Jane in The Paleface
A studio photo from 1950
Jane enjoys a bubble bath in 1954 comedy *The French Line*
Jane enjoys a bubble bath in 1954 comedy The French Line
Jane in a promotional picture for 1952 film *The Las Vegas Story*
Jane in a promotional picture for 1952 film The Las Vegas Story
A studio shot from 1955
Jane poses with Marilyn Monroe to promote *Gentlemen Prefer Blondes* in 1953
Jane poses with Marilyn Monroe to promote Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1953
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