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Singer's tragic past: Actress Claudine Longet dies at 84
15 May
Summary
- Actress Claudine Longet, known for 1960s TV and film roles, has died.
- Longet was convicted of negligent homicide in the 1976 shooting death of her boyfriend.
- She was previously married to singer Andy Williams and had three children.
Claudine Longet, an actress and singer recognized for her 1960s roles on shows like McHale's Navy and in films such as Blake Edwards' The Party, has died at the age of 84. Her passing was announced by her nephew. Longet's career included appearances on The Andy Williams Show and other popular television series, as well as releasing several albums.
Longet's life took a dramatic turn in 1976 when she was involved in the shooting death of her then-boyfriend, Olympic skier Vladimir Sabich, at their home in Aspen, Colorado. She claimed the gun discharged accidentally. Following the incident, Longet was convicted of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor, and received a sentence of 30 days in jail and two years of probation. She later settled a civil lawsuit with Sabich's family.
Before her relationship with Sabich, Longet was married to singer Andy Williams from 1961 to the end of the decade, and they had three children together. The couple were also notably friends with Robert F. Kennedy and his wife Ethel. After her marriage to Williams ended, Longet married one of her defense attorneys in 1985.
