Jill Ireland English actress. Date of Birth: 24.04.1936 Country: Great Britain

Biography of Jill Ireland

Jill Ireland was an English actress known for her talent and extensive body of work in the film industry. She gained recognition not only for her acting skills but also for her second marriage to popular actor Charles Bronson, with whom she appeared in numerous films in the 1970s.

Born on April 24, 1936, in London, Jill Ireland was the daughter of a wine producer. Her acting career began in the mid-1950s, when she starred in films such as "Simon and Laura" (1955) and "Three Men in a Boat" (1956). In 1957, she married Scottish actor David McCallum and continued to pursue her acting career while being fully committed to her new marriage. During this time, Jill appeared in several films.

During her first marriage, Jill Ireland became a mother to three sons. Sadly, one of her sons passed away from a drug overdose in 1989, just six months before her own death. Jill and David divorced in 1967, and a year later, she married actor Charles Bronson. This marriage proved to be happier for Jill, as they remained together until her death in 1990.

In 1984, Jill Ireland was diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite her suffering, she did not surrender to the illness. During her battle with cancer, she wrote two books detailing her struggles and experiences. She had begun working on a third book, but unfortunately, she passed away before completing it.

In 1988, Jill Ireland was honored with the Medal of Courage, which was presented to her by Ronald Reagan, who was the acting President of the United States at the time. Despite her active fight against her severe illness, the disease proved to be stronger. Jill Ireland passed away on May 18, 1990, in her own home in Malibu, California. She was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the American entertainment industry.

A year after her death, a film was released about Jill Ireland's life, her acting career, and her battle with illness.