Rachel Roberts

About

Actress who's touching role as Margaret Hammond in This Sporting Life earned her an Oscar nomination.

Before Fame

She attended the University of Wales and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Trivia

She was 53 when she passed away. Her ashes were thrown across the River Thames in London along with those of her dear friend Jill Bennett.

Family Life

After divorcing Rex Harrison in 1980, Roberts committed suicide by drug overdose.

Associated With

She was married to actor Rex Harrison, who created an iconic character in My Fair Lady.