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.