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Hollywood golden age actress Jan Shepard who starred in King Creole dies aged 96

The late actress starred opposite Elvis Presley in the 1958 film.

The Hollywood golden age actress died on January 17 at a hospital in Burbank, California from pneumonia, following respiratory failure. She worked with Presley on two features eight years apart – first in King Creole, in which she portrayed his sister Mimi, and then in Paradise, Hawaiian Style, where she played the role of Betty. If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

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