Claim: Lauren Bacall died a month before her 90th birthday.
Evidence: Lauren Bacall -LRB- -LSB- ˌlɔːrən_bəˈkɔːl -RSB- , born Betty Joan Perske ; September 16 , 1924 -- August 12 , 2014 -RRB- was an American actress and singer known for her distinctive voice and sultry looks.