May Britt Dies at Age 91 - May Britt Dies at Age 91
Swedish actress May Britt has died at the age of 91. She passed away on December 11, 2025, at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center in Los Angeles. Britt was best known for her roles in European cinema and Hollywood, as well as her high-profile marriage to entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.
Born in Sweden, Britt was discovered at 18 by Italian producer Carlo Ponti in 1951. She went on to star in key European films, including Lucrezia, die rote Korsarin, Sizilianische Leidenschaft, Die Wölfin von Kalabrien, and Krieg und Frieden. By 1957, she had moved to the U.S. after signing a contract with 20th Century Studios.
In Hollywood, Britt appeared in notable films such as *The Blue Angel* (1959) and *Murder, Inc.* (1960). Her career slowed after her 1960 marriage to Sammy Davis Jr., which drew global attention—and controversy—due to interracial marriage laws in the U.S. The couple faced death threats and required constant armed security throughout their eight-year union. Following their divorce, Britt returned to acting sporadically. She took a guest role in *Mission: Impossible* (1969) and later starred in the horror film *Haunts* (1976).
Britt is survived by her two sons, Mark and Jeff Davis, her sister Margot, and six grandchildren. Her career spanned European and American cinema, while her marriage to Davis marked a turbulent but significant chapter in her life. She remained a figure of interest long after stepping back from the spotlight.
