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This article is about the actress. For the Irish politician, see Joan Collins (politician). Dame Joan Henrietta Collins, DBE (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author, and columnist. Born in Paddington, west London, and brought up in Maida Vale, Collins grew up during the Second World War.
JOAN HACKETT, 49, THE ACTRESS; WON 1982 OSCAR NOMINATION. Joan Hackett, a respected actress who won critical acclaim throughout her career, died of cancer in Encino Hospital in California on Saturday night.