Arts+Culture / NewsLauren Bacall dies aged 89The Hollywood icon and leading lady reportedly suffered a stroke at her homeShareLink copied ✔️August 13, 2014Arts+CultureNewsTextZing Tsjeng Hollywood actress and cinematic icon Lauren Bacall passed away on Tuesday at her home from a suspected stroke. She was 89 years old. The legendary actress – described as one of the leading lights of the Golden Age of Hollywood – starred in classic movies such as film noir The Big Sleep and screwball comedies How To Marry A Millionaire and Designing Woman. The Bogart estate tweeted confirmation of Bacall's passing. With deep sorrow, yet with great gratitude for her amazing life, we confirm the passing of Lauren Bacall. pic.twitter.com/B8ZJnZtKhN— BogartEstate (@HumphreyBogart) August 12, 2014 Bacall shot to fame when she was 19 years old, acting next to Humphrey Bogart in the 1944 film To Have and Have Not. The two actors later married and starred in several movies together. They remained together until Bogart's death in 1956. At 73, Bacall was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Barbara Streisand's mother in The Mirror Has Two Faces. In 1999, she was voted one of the 25 most significant female movie stars in history by the American Film Institute. Rest in peace, Bacall. Watch one of her most iconic scenes – the whistle scene from To Have and Have Not – below: Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREWhy did Satan start to possess girls on screen in the 70s?Learn the art of photo storytelling and zine making at Dazed+LabsAdanolaLila Moss fronts Adanola’s latest spring 2026 campaign8 essential skate videos from the 90s and beyond with Glue SkateboardsThe unashamedly queer, feminist, and intersectional play you need to seeJim BeamWhat went down at Jim Beam’s NYC bashParis artists are pissed off with this ‘gift’ from Jeff KoonsA Seat at the TableVinca Petersen: Future FantasySnarkitecture’s guide on how to collide art and architectureBanksy has unveiled a new anti-weapon artworkVincent Gallo: mad, bad, and dangerous to knowEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy