Bette Davis: 'It was terminal' The condition which led to the 'Queen of Hollywood's' death
msn.comAcademy Awards and 10 nominations for her work in films like Jezebel and Dangerous, Davis became known for her forceful and intense style of acting and gained a reputation as a perfectionist in her craft.
Giving a statement shortly after her death, the star's lawyer Harold Schiff revealed the following about her cancer: "The doctors had told us the cancer had spread; that it was terminal. "The doctors had said let her go on going about her business. "Once labelled the "Queen of Hollywood", Davis' death was a shock, but the disease that led to her death still remains a dangerous threat to many individuals.
As the NHS explains, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK with around one in eight women diagnosed during their lifetime. DON'T MISS: Sean Connery's widow on 'devastating effect' dementia had on Bond star - 'Took its toll'The condition can also affect men too, and commonly begins in the cells that line the ducts of the breast.
For this reason, it's vital that women check their breasts regularly for any changes and always have any changes examined by a GP.
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