The Associated Press: Pinup Bettie Page hospitalized after heart attack

Sad news today. Bettie Page, who was inarguably the greatest figure model in history, is gravely ill and not likely to recover.

Thank you Bettie, you changed the world for photographers and models, and we're grateful.

(Photo is Bettie Page shooting with Bunny Yeager, date unknown)

The Associated Press: Pinup Bettie Page hospitalized after heart attack

UPDATE: AFP: American pin-up and culture icon Bettie Page dead at 85


Here's a very good site filled with hundreds of images of Ms. Page and related memorabilia.