Kim Novak reveals plan to have her body composted after death
Hollywood actress Kim Novak has arranged to have her body composted after her death so relatives and friends can use the soil to plant trees.
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The retired American actress Kim Novak has arranged to have her body turned into compost after her death, Fox News reported. The 93-year-old told Fox News Digital that she made the arrangements a few years ago. She said the process would allow her loved ones to use the resulting soil to plant trees, calling the plan a beautiful expression. [1]
Novak first confirmed her plans to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Fox News reported. The actress currently lives on a ranch in the state of Oregon. [1]
Novak was born Marilyn Pauline Novak in Chicago, Illinois, in February 1933. She is the subject of a documentary about her life and career titled Kim Novak's Vertigo. Over her career, she has been honored with two Golden Globe Awards, an Honorary Golden Bear, a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [1][2][4]
In short
- Kim Novak has arranged to have her body composted after death to allow loved ones to plant trees.
- Novak made the arrangements a few years ago and lives on a ranch in Oregon.
- The 93-year-old actress is the subject of a documentary titled Kim Novak's Vertigo.
Sources
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- [1]'Vertigo' star Kim Novak plans to become compost after deathFox News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Kim Novak on Wikipedia
- [3]University of Technology Sydney on Wikipedia
- [4]Kim Novak on Grokipedia
- [5]Vertigo on Grokipedia
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