Sirpa Lane, born Sirpa Salo (1952–1999), was a Finnish actress known for her work in B-movies of the 1970s, primarily erotic and exploitation films. Lane was discovered by British photographer and film-maker David Hamilton, who was known for his soft focus and grainy style erotica. She worked with Roger Vadim, who spoke of her as the "next Bardot". She died of HIV/AIDS.[1]

Sirpa Lane
Sirpa Lane, 1988
Born1952
Died1999 (aged 46–47)
Formentera, Spain

Biography

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Lane was born in Turku, Finland in 1952. She made her debut in the English film Fluff (1974), directed by Robert Paget. She had a relationship with Gilles Raysse, a business manager. She died of HIV/AIDS at the age of 46 in Formentera, Spain in 1999.[2]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Sirpa Lane". Biography. IMDb database. 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
  2. ^ Celebrating Sirpa Lane. Cult Labs.
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