Cynthia Lynn (born Zinta Valda Zimilis; April 2, 1937 in Riga, Latvia – March 10, 2014) was a Latvian born American actress.
Lynn is most notable for her portrayal of Fraulein Helga in Hogan’s Heroes during the first season (1965-66). She returned to the series in the 1968 episode, “Will the Blue Baron Strike Again”, for a background part, and again in the 1971 episode, “Easy Come, Easy Go”, as Eva, another background part. She last acted in 1975 in an episode of Harry O.
She wrote an autobiography titled Escape to Freedom with co-author Edward Ansara.
Cynthia Lynn cause of death
Cynthia Lynn died on March 10, 2014, from multiple organ failure after being stricken with hepatitis. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Brando, whose father was Marlon Brando. Cynthia Lynn was 76 years old when she died.