Elke Sommer, who starred in movies like the "Pink Panther" sequel "A Shot in the Dark" and more, died at 85.

Golden Globe-winning actress Elke Sommer has died at 85, just days before her 86th birthday, with her death reportedly caused by heart failure. She died at her home.

Elke Sommer, the German actor known for her roles in 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage films, has died at 85.

LOS ANGELES - German actress Elke Sommer, known for her roles in the 'Pink Panther' series and for winning a Golden Globe, has died at age 85. She passed away on October 28th at her home in Los Angeles following an extended illness. Sommer died Oct. 28 at her home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, her stepson Sebastian Walther told the German news outlet Bild?. "Elke passed away peacefully. Now she can finally be with her beloved husband again," Walther told the outlet. The '60s actress died of heart failure after an extended period of illness. Sommer would have turned 86 on Nov. 5. A Golden Globe winner and international sex symbol, Sommer became one of Germany's best-known Hollywood stars in the '60s, building a career that spanned film, television and theater. Born Elke Schletz in Berlin in 1940, Sommer initially hoped to become an interpreter. A beauty contest during a vacation in Italy helped open the door to acting, leading to roles in European films before her move into Hollywood.