Francine York Died
She was memorable as a villainess on TV's 'Batman' and in such films as 'Bedtime Story,' 'Cannon for Cordoba' and 'The Doll Squad.' But Elvis Presley fans remember her from her role in the 1965 movie "Tickle Me". She was 80.
Francine York died Friday morning at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, Calif., after a battle with cancer, her friend, television producer Pepper Jay, told The Hollywood Reporter. She was polishing off her autobiography at the time of her death.
Celeste Yarnall wrote:
It is with great sadness that I share that my dear friend Francine York passed away this morning - writes Celeste Yarnall. I have known Francine since we were both teenagers and began our modeling careers with Max Factor in Hollywood. We always had such fun together traveling to media shows such as Memphis / Graceland, or the Hollywood Shows here in Los Angeles.
I cannot believe that Francine York is no longer here with us here on this physical plain. We have heard she had a fever last night and went to the ER early this morning and passed away there. She was 80 years old. Devastating news for all of us who knew her or loved her work as an actress.
Let’s celebrate a life well lived and keep in her hearts forever!
Celeste.
(Source: DMC / Hollywood Reporter / Elvis Information Network / Celeste Yarnall)