BOND GIRL DIES
Margaret Nolan dead: Bond Girl who starred in iconic Goldfinger film dies, aged 76
BOND Girl Margaret Nolan who appeared in iconic 007 film Goldfinger has died, aged 76.
The actress famously danced in gold during the end credits of the 1964 classic, starring Sean Connery.
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The news was confirmed by her son Oscar Deeks, who said she passed away last Monday.
Margaret was also known for her roles in the Beatles' Hard Day's Night film and a series of Carry On movies.
Her death was also confirmed by director Edgar Wright on Twitter, who said: "It's my sad duty to report that actress and artist, the magnificent Margaret Nolan has passed away.
"She was the middle of Venn diagram of everything cool in the '60s; having appeared with The Beatles, been beyond iconic in Bond and been part of the Carry On cast too .
"She was the gold-painted model in the iconic Goldfinger title sequence and poster (she also played Dink in the movie), she appeared in the classic A Hard Day's Night, Carry On Girls, No Sex Please We're British & many others, frequently sending up her own glamourpuss image.
"I worked with her last year as she plays a small role in Last Night In Soho. She was so funny, sharp and, as you might imagine, full of the most amazing stories. I'm so glad I got to know her.
"My heart goes out to her family and all that loved her. She will be much missed."
The actress was born in Somerset but grew up in London and started her early career as a glamour model.
She later posed for Playboy after staring alongside 007.
She took a break from acting in the 1980s before returning in 2011 as Dame Margaret in Yvonne Deutschman's The Power of Three.
Her final role came when she was cast by Wright in 2019 for a small part in his film, Last Night in Soho.
She had two sons, Oscar Deeks and Luke O'Sullivan.
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Margaret Nolan has James Bond images and clips projected onto her body in iconic Goldfinger title sequence
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