| Who is it? | Actress |
| Birth Day | August 22, 1934 |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, United States |
| Age | 86 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | September 21, 1973(1973-09-21) (aged 39)\nNew York City, New York, U.S. |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Cause of death | Leiomyosarcoma |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1952–1974 |
| Spouse(s) | Lucien Happersberger (m. 1964–1970) |
Diana Sands, a prominent actress in the United States, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. Known for her incredible talent and versatility, Diana gained recognition for her outstanding performances in various films and theatrical productions. Her skillful portrayal of characters has earned her a solid fan base and critical acclaim throughout her career. With her significant contributions to the entertainment industry, Diana Sands continues to leave an indelible mark, both as an actress and as a beloved figure among her admirers.
A member of the Actors Studio, Sands' performance in the Studio's 1964 production of James Baldwin's Blues for Mr. Charlie was a highlight of that show, and one which would be sorely missed during its subsequent London engagement when Sands had already committed to co-starring with Alan Alda in the original Broadway production of The Owl and the Pussycat (1964) for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Sands was sought eight years later to provide a track for the Original New York Cast album of Free to Be... You and Me. Unfortunately, she had died by the time the ABC Afterschool Special had begun production and her previously recorded vocal track was not selected for inclusion. In 1970, Sands co-starred in the film The Landlord, and then appeared in Doctors' Wives and Georgia, Georgia. In his memoirs, Bob Dylan tells of meeting Ms. Sands at a party and states that she was, "an electrifying Actress who I might have been secretly in love with ..."
In 1974 she starred in Willie Dynamite and Honeybaby, Honeybaby, and was set to star in the film Claudine with James Earl Jones. However, she was too ill to accept the role and it went to her friend Diahann Carroll. She was twice nominated for a Tony Award, and twice nominated for an Emmy Award as well. She died of leiomyosarcoma at aged 39.
