Jane Russell:1921-2011

Jane Russell is shown in a scene from the movie "The Outlaw." Russell passed away at her home in California Monday, surrounded by her children. She was 89 years old.

Actress Jane Russell tests her skill with a bow and arrow, July 25, 1941.

Jane Russell, poses for photos at her home in Columbia, Ga., Sept. 5, 1944.

American actress Jane Russell stars with Victor Mature in "The Las Vegas Story," directed by Robert Stevenson in 1952.

American actress Jane Russell, who was discovered by Howard Hughes while working as a receptionist.

Actress Jane Russell models a bed jacket in May 31, 1952.

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Jane Russell sits by her husband, Cleveland Rams player Bob Waterfield in Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

Actress Jane Russell poses for photos on the set of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" in Hollywood, Ca., Dec. 26, 1952.

Jane Russell is shown in the 1958 film "Gentlemen Marry Brunettes".

This is a 1958 photo of movie actress Jane Russell, seen in character in the film "Gentlemen Marry Brunettes".

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American actresses Marilyn Monroe (left) and Jane Russell press their heel prints into wet cement in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater to promote director Howard Hawks' film, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," Los Angeles, Ca., June 26, 1953.

Jane Russell at the taping of Bob Hope Special "The Road to Hollywood" on Feb. 20, 1983.

Actress Jane Russell, right, poses for pictures with her husband, John Peoples, at their wedding reception in Santa Barbara, Ca., Feb. 1, 1974.

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Jane Russell performs at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria, Ca., April 15, 2005.

Actress Jane Russell arrives for the premiere of "XXX: State of the Union," in the Westwood section of Los Angeles, April 25, 2005.

Jane Russell arrives at the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Feb. 24, 2008.