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# Jane Russell

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'Sold to the highest bidder' - how Ireland's institutions allowed Americans to adopt Irish children in the 1950s

On average 10 Irish children (the vast majority born outside of marriage) per month were adopted by American citizens in the early-to-mid 1950s.

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Jan 9th 2017, 6:10 AM

The story of Jane Russell's adopted Irish son that nearly ended her career

The Hollywood star’s son was adopted from an Irish family in the 1950s in a move that nearly ended Russell’s career.

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Mar 2nd 2011, 9:28 AM

Hollywood actress Jane Russell passes away

Star of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and The Outlaw died at home in Santa Maria, California.

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Mar 1st 2011, 10:31 AM