We are saddened to announce the passing of Ginger Rogers, one of Hollywood's most celebrated and beloved actresses, on April 25, 1995, at the age of 83. A native of Independance, Missouri, Ginger blazed her own path as a movie star during the 1930s and 40s, in over 25 movies with her most famous partner, Fred Astaire. She had ambitious plans to move beyond the "girl-next-door" persona she'd created and famously declared: "I want better parts and I'm not afraid to take them." She performed the iconic role of ‘Kitty Foyle’, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress for the 1940 movie by the same name, and earned great praise for appearing in several other classic films including Top Hat (1935) and Follow the Fleet (1936). Her last film was Harlow (1965). Rogers' work extended far beyond the silver screen. She was an accomplished singer, dancer, radio and television host, and businesswoman. After her retirement from dancing and acting, Rogers invested her talents in writing and went on to author several well-reviewed books, including Ginger: My Story. Ginger's passion for giving back was also evident throughout her lifetime. She was a founder of the Screen Actors Guild, and active in the Democratic Party, appearing at various fundraisers and advocating for equal rights in the motion picture industry. Ginger Rogers will be remembered as a pioneering woman whose lavish talent shone brightly at a time when women's roles in entertainment were often limited. Her luminous career will continue to be appreciated and celebrated.