Mary Millington was an English model and pornographic actress born on 30 November 1945 in Kensington, London. She rose to fame in the 1970s as one of Britain’s most popular adult film stars. Millington appeared in numerous softcore movies and glamour magazines, often praised for her natural beauty and engaging personality. Her breakthrough role came in the 1977 film Come Play with Me, which became a box office hit.
She was known for her candid interviews where she discussed her life and the adult industry. Despite her success, Millington faced personal challenges including depression and financial difficulties. On 19 August 1979, she died by suicide at her home in Walton-on-the-Hill, Surrey, at the age of 33. Her death highlighted issues of mental health in entertainment.
Millington’s work has been documented in books and documentaries, cementing her status as a cult figure in British adult cinema history. She is remembered for her contribution to the liberalization of attitudes towards sexuality in post-war Britain.