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Blanche Blackwell, muse for James Bond’s creator, dies at 104

Blanche Blackwell, mistress and muse of James Bond creator Ian Fleming, dies – The Washington Post
Blanche Blackwell also enchanted Errol Flynn and inspired playwright Noel Coward.

 

“[Blanche Blackwell] always says, ‘I love men — they make such good pets’.”

This woman had personality for days. RIP.

 

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