Ruth Ellis
Ruth Ellis was a British woman who became notorious as the last woman to be hanged in the UK after she fatally shot her abusive lover, race car driver David Blakely, in 1955. Her life, marked by hardship and trauma, has been the subject of much public fascination and debate, particularly regarding the circumstances surrounding her crime and subsequent trial. Ellis's story is revisited in the new drama series 'A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story,' which highlights the complexities of her life and the societal attitudes towards women at the time.
Born on Oct 09, 1926 (98 years old)
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