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Zsa Zsa Gabor dies after suffering a heart attack aged 99

The legendary Hungarian actress suffered a heart attack and passed away after years of health troubles

ZSA Zsa Gabor has died aged 99.

The legendary Hungarian actress suffered a heart attack and passed away after years of health troubles, just two months shy of her 100th birthday.

 Zsa Zsa has become known as the original Kim Kardashian
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Zsa Zsa has become known as the original Kim Kardashian

Her publicist has confirmed she passed away at her Bel Air mansion after spending the last five years on life support.

She is survived by husband Frederic Prinz von Anhalt, while her only child, daughter Francesca Hilton, to second husband Conrad Hilton, died in January 2015.

Starring in films such as Moulin Rouge, The Girl in the Kremlin and Queen of Outer Space, she span the gamut of Hollywood from A-list star to B-movie queen.

 The actress fought back from a number of near-death experiences to survive until she was 99
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The actress fought back from a number of near-death experiences to survive until she was 99Credit: Rex Features
 Her husband Frederik cared for her in the later years
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Her husband Frederik cared for her in the later yearsCredit: Rex Features

A true Hollywood icon, Zsa Zsa became a socialite alongside her sister Eva in 1930s in Beverly Hills.

She suffered a long period of ill-health after being involved in a car accident in 2002 which resulted in her becoming partially paralysed.

 The actress's later years were besieged by lawsuits and legal troubles
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The actress's later years were besieged by lawsuits and legal troublesCredit: AP:Associated Press
 She is survived by devoted husband Frederic Prinz von Anhalt
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She is survived by devoted husband Frederic Prinz von AnhaltCredit: AP:Associated Press

Years of complications followed and she eventually had to have her right leg amputated in 2011.

Born in Budapest in 1917 to mother Jolie Gabor and father Vilmos Gabor, her family fled the rise of Nazism in Europe to begin a new life in America.

Gabor was married nine times most recently to Frederic Prinz von Anhalt who she married in 1986.

She was first married to Burhan Asaf Beige between 1937 and 1941 before divorcing him and going on to marry hotel magnate Conrad Hilton  between 1942 and 1947.

 A true Hollywood icon, Zsa Zsa became a socialite alongside her sister Eva in 1930s in Beverly Hills
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A true Hollywood icon, Zsa Zsa became a socialite alongside her sister Eva in 1930s in Beverly HillsCredit: AP:Associated Press
 She as an intensely glamorous celebrity for her entire life
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She as an intensely glamorous celebrity for her entire lifeCredit: Getty Images

Gabor later married George Sanders in 1949 until 1954, Herbert Hutner in 1962 until 1966 and  Joshua S. Cosden Jr in 1966 until 1967.

She went on to wed Jack Ryan in 1975 until 1976, then Michael O'Hara between 1976 and 1983 before she married her penultimate husband Felipe de Alba in 1983 before annulling the marriage just one day later.

 She made numerous public appearances in her life as well as her acting career
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She made numerous public appearances in her life as well as her acting careerCredit: AP:Associated Press

Famously a man-eater, Zsa Zsa came out with some of the most memorable quotes in Hollywood history.

"I am a marvellous housekeeper," she said. "Every time I leave a man, I keep his house."

Celebrities flocked to Twitter to pay tribute to the late, great star.

 One of the most enduring shots of Zsa Zsa was covered in sparkling jewels with her perfectly coiffed hair
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One of the most enduring shots of Zsa Zsa was covered in sparkling jewels with her perfectly coiffed hairCredit: Getty Images

Good Morning Britain Piers Morgan wrote: "RIP Zsa Zsa Gabor. 99 years old, 9 husbands, Miss Hungary & Hollywood star. What a life!"

Larry King added: "There will only be one Zsa Zsa Gabor. And, I liked her a lot. Rest In Peace, my dear."

US TV host Andy Cohen simply tweeted:#ZsaZsa #RIP" alongside a number of crying emojis.

I Dream of Jeannie star Barbara Eden tweeted: "Rest in peace Zsa Zsa Gabor. She and her sisters were lovely ladies who were always fun and delightful to be around."

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