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Elke Sommer, Actress in ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ Dies at 85
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- The German-born star appeared on both sides of the Atlantic in comedies and films filled with international intrigue.
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Oct 29, 2026 · Updated 10/29/2026, 7:21:25 PM · Reported with: Hindustan Times Entertainment, ABC News Entertainment, CityNews Toronto, The Guardian Culture, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
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Hindustan Times Entertainment — Elke Sommer, German-born star of ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ dies at 85ABC News Entertainment — Elke Sommer, German-born star of ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ dies at 85CityNews Toronto — Elke Sommer, German-born star of ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ dies at 85The Guardian Culture — Elke Sommer, prolific German star of A Shot in the Dark and And Then There Were None, dies aged 85Variety — Elke Sommer, ‘Pink Panther’ and ‘The Prize’ Star, Dies at 85The Hollywood Reporter — Elke Sommer, Actress in ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ Dies at 85Up next · Entertainment
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