R.I.P., Vampira, 1921-2008
Boing Boing points us to the passing of Maila Nurmi, famous for her portrayal of the original horror movie hostess Vampira, on this past Thursday. Miss Nurmi was 86.
We raise a glass of O+ in her memory.
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