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Cobina Wright, Jr. came from a wealthy aristocratic family from New York City and started her show business career as a model, being in the top ten at John Robert Powers (the most sought after agency at that time). Bob Hope used her as the basis for character Cobina on his radio program in 1939. She was friends with Dolores and Bob and appeared on his program numerous times.

Date of Birth
14 August 1921, New York City, New York, USA

Cobina Wright, Jr.

Cobina Wright, Jr., who has died aged 90, was the stunning American cover girl and actress whom the young Prince Philip fell for in Venice in the summer of 1938.

(1921–2011)