Yvette Carmen Mimieux was a film and television actress from the United States.

She was born in Los Angeles on January 8, 1942, to French-born René Mimieux and Mexican-born Maria Montemayor.

Mimieux had at least two siblings: a sistern named Gloria, and a brother called Edouardo. Jim Byron, her talent manager, advised she pursue a career as an actor and she never looked back.

She took dance and singing classes and performed in plays for a local theatre for a while. In 1959, Mimieux made his television debut in episodes of the series Yancy Derringer and One Step Beyond after signing a seven-year deal with MGM in 1959.

During her amazing acting career, she was nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards. She is arguably most recognised for her breakthrough performance in The Time Machine (1960).

When and how did Yvette Mimieux die? Cause of death

Mimieux died on January 17, 2022, at the age of 80 in her home in Los Angeles.

According to Michelle Bega, a family representative, Mimieux died of natural causes in her sleep .

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