Elke Sommer, 'Pink Panther' and 'The Prize' Star, Dies at 85
German-American actress Elke Sommer has died at age 85 from heart failure at her Bel-Air home. A Golden Globe winner for 'The Prize,' she is best remembered for her role as Maria Gambrelli in 'A Shot in the Dark' and her international career spanning film, theater, and television. Her death follows the passing of her husband, Wolf Walther, in July.
