Star of 1950’s noir Gun Crazy, Peggy Cummins, dead at 92

Peggy Cummins, a Hollywood legend, has died at the age of 92.

The Welsh-born actress passed away on Friday after suffering a stroke.

Cummins was best known for her role in the 1950 noir Gun Crazy. Her legacy following the film was that of a ‘sharp-shooting femme fatale’ that became the precursor and inspiration behind films with strong female leads, including legendary Bonnie & Clyde.

Cummins’ is survived by two children, and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

Many have taken to social media to remember Cummins and the legacy she leaves on Hollywood film

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This is a truly raw masterpiece and Peggy Cummins was a femme fatale for the ages. The dazzling ahead of it’s time camera work is legendary and demands to be seen by any lover of cinema.
— Richard Belzer (@MRbelzer) January 2, 2018

Godspeed, luminous, lovely and versatile Peggy Cummins. Countering the 8 million pix we'll see from "Gun Crazy" with this fresh-faced Irish fabulousness. #TCMParty pic.twitter.com/AxMXg9suEs
— Sister Celluloid, same on Bluesky and Threads (@sistercelluloid) January 2, 2018

Georgia Mars

Georgia Mars is a Digital Content Editor at New Idea Magazine. As a self-professed celeb expert, Georgia claims to know everything about everyone! When she's not digging deep for the next big celebrity scoop, you can find Georgia catching up on the latest reality TV.

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