Stella Stevens, a prominent leading lady in 1960s and 70s comedies perhaps best known for playing the object of Jerry Lewis’s affection in “The Nutty Professor,” has died. She was 84. (AP Photo) ...

Stella Stevens, the screen siren of the 1960s who brought sweet sexiness to such films as The Nutty Professor, Too Late Blues and The Ballad of Cable Hogue, has died. She was 84.

Stella Stevens, a popular actress from the 1960s known for her roles in "The Nutty Professor" and "Girls! Girls! Girls!" with Elvis, has died.

CULVER CITY, CA – APRIL 05: Actress Stella Stevens attends the 2008 Backlot Film Festival Tribute to Carl Reiner on April 5, 2008 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ...

Today is Sunday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2006 with 91 to follow. Stella Stevens (born October 1, 1938 as Estelle Caro Eggleston) is an American film, television and stage actress, who began her ...