From Wikipedia
Kay Kendall (21 May 1927 â 6 September 1959) was an English
actress.
Kendall began her film career in the musical film London
Town (1946). Though the film was a financial failure, Kendall continued to work
regularly until her appearance in the comedy film Genevieve (1953) brought her
widespread recognition. Most prolific in British films, Kendall also achieved
some popularity with American audiences, and won a Golden Globe Award for Best
Actress â Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her role in the musical-comedy
film Les Girls (1957).
She began a romantic relationship with actor Rex Harrison
after they appeared together in the comedy film The Constant Husband (1955),
and they were married in 1957. Harrison learned from Kendall's doctor that she
had been diagnosed with myeloid leukaemia, a fact that was kept from Kendall, who
believed she was suffering from an iron deficiency. The actor cared for Kendall
until her death at age 32.