Lamas' son , actor Lorenzo Lamas , tweeted Thursday : "My stepmom Esther Williams passed peacefully this morning .
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lamas' son actor lorenzo lamas tweet thursday "my stepmom esther williams pass peacefully morning
Lamas' son , actor Lorenzo Lamas , tweeted Thursday : "My stepmom Esther Williams passed peacefully <m> this morning </m> .
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Esther Williams Dead : Technicolor Star Dies At Age 91
06 / 06 / 13 07 : 05 PM ET EDT
The self - described "Million Dollar Mermaid , " whose wholesome beauty , shapely figure and aquatic skills launched an entire genre of movies – the Technicolor "aqua musicals" – died Thursday at 91 .
She also was a favorite swimsuit pinup for GI's in World War II , and a refreshing presence among MGM's stellar gallery – warm , breezy , with a frankness and self - deprecating humor that delighted interviewers .
As news of her death spread Thursday , pinup shots of her circulated on Twitter .
Lamas' son , actor Lorenzo Lamas , tweeted Thursday : "My stepmom Esther Williams passed peacefully <m> this morning </m> .