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  • Oscar winner Jennifer Jones dead at 90

    12/17/2009 11:31:41 AM PST · by Borges · 67 replies · 3,146+ views
    Yahoo - AP ^ | 12/17/09 | Bob Thomas
    Jennifer Jones, the beautiful, raven-haired actress who was nominated for Academy Awards five times, winning in 1943 for her portrayal of a saintly nun in "The Song of Bernadette," died Thursday. She was 90. Jones, who in later years was a leader of the Norton Simon Museum, died at her home in Malibu of natural causes, museum spokeswoman Leslie Denk told The Associated Press. Jones was the widow of the museum's founder, wealthy industrialist Norton Simon, and served as chair of the museum's board of directors after his death. Known for her intense performances, Jones was one of Hollywood's biggest...