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About Ruth Ellis
With platinum blonde hair and a striking figure, Ruth Ellis was a glamour model whose life ended tragically at the age of 28. She was born on October 9, 1926, in Rhyl, Flintshire, Wales, UK, and later worked as an actress. She married George Johnston Ellis, and the couple had a daughter.
Ruth's life took a dark turn through her affair with David Blakely, a racing driver who was engaged to another woman. On April 10, 1955, she shot and killed him, and was executed on July 13, 1955, in Islington, London, England, UK. She holds the somber distinction of being the last woman executed in the UK. Her husband descended into alcoholism after her execution and died on Jersey in 1958. Ruth's story remains a haunting chapter in British criminal history.
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Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Wednesday 13th of July 1955 (age 28)
- Birthplace
- United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Frequently asked
Why was Ruth Ellis executed?
She was convicted of murdering her lover, David Blakely, whom she shot on April 10, 1955, after he ended their affair.
Was Ruth Ellis the last woman to be executed in the UK?
Yes, she was executed on July 13, 1955, and no woman has been executed in the UK since.
Did you know
- Ruth Ellis's execution took place just three months and three days after the murder.
- Her husband, George Johnston Ellis, died in a hotel on Jersey on August 2, 1958, after years of alcoholism.
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