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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.
US chat show host Larry King and British actress Joan Collins were among a host of stars who paid tribute to the actress last night. Hungarian actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor has passed away at the age of 99.