Rita Hayworth

American actress (1918–1987)

Margarita Carmen Cansino, usually called Rita Hayworth (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987), was an American actress of Spanish and Irish origin. She became famous as the greatest sex symbol of the 1940s.she died of Alzheimer’s disease at age 68 in Manhattan New York City

Rita Hayworth
Promoting a scrap metal drive during World War II
Born
Margarita Carmen Cansino

October 17, 1918
DiedMay 14, 1987(1987-05-14) (aged 68)
The San Remo, Manhattan, New York City, USA
Cause of deathAlzheimer's disease
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
  • producer
Years active1926-1972
Spouse(s)Edward C. Judson
(m. 1937-1943, divorced)
Orson Welles
(m. 1943-1948, divorced)
Prince Aly Khan
(m. 1949-1953, divorced)
Dick Haymes
(m. 1953-1955, divorced)
James Hill
(m. 1958-1961, divorced)
ChildrenRebecca Welles (dead)
Yasmin Aga Khan
Parent(s)Eduardo Cansino, Sr.
Volga Hayworth
RelativesEduardo Cansino, Jr.
(brother, dead)
Richard Cansino (nephew)

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