11 Facts About Julie Ege

Julie Ege appeared in many British films of the 1960s and 1970s.

Julie Ege was a Penthouse Pet of May which landed her a role in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service as Helen, the "Scandinavian girl".

Julie Ege later starred in Hammer Film Productions' Creatures the World Forgot and The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires.

Julie Ege is probably best remembered for her role in the 1971 comedy hit film Up Pompeii alongside Frankie Howerd.

Julie Ege's voice was overdubbed by Sheila Steafel for the film.

Julie Ege returned to Norway and did a few films before qualifying as a registered nurse in 1998.

Julie Ege lived in Oslo, where she worked as a nurse.

Julie Ege was twice married and divorced in the 1960s and had two daughters.

Julie Ege later graduated from the University of Oslo where she studied History and English, after which she finished her nursing exams and continued working in the public health sector in Oslo.

Julie Ege died from breast cancer at the age of 64 on 29 April 2008.

Julie Ege had previously been treated for breast cancer and lung cancer.