Anne Francis, the sultry blonde actress who pioneered the image of women as action heroes in Honey West, has died at age 80 after battling cancer for several years. Francis entered show business at an early age, modeling as a child. She later performed on radio before landing roles in some high profile films such as Bad Day at Black Rock and the 1950s sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet. In the mid-60s, Francis broke new ground by starring as Honey West, the sexy private eye who solved cases while toting around a pet ocelot. The show only lasted a single season, but quickly developed a cult following that endures to this day. Francis was among the first actresses to portray a woman as credible hero in an era where most females were consigned to playing demure housewives. Francis also appeared in a classic episode of The Twilight Zone as a woman who finds herself trapped in a closed department store amidst some very lifelike mannequins. By the late 1960s, Francis was regarded as a supporting actress. She had roles in Funny Girl, Brainstorm and the Jerry Lewis comedy Hook, Line and Sinker, but she thrived through her work on television, where she remained active until her illness forced her into retirement several years ago. For more click here
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