DEBORAH Kerr, one of last century s most iconic film stars, has died aged 86.

DEBORAH Kerr, one of last century's most iconic film stars, has died aged 86.

The actress, who set Hollywood on fire as a result of a steamy clinch with fellow screen great Burt Lancaster, began her career in Weston 70 years ago.

Deborah Kerr Trimmer was born in Helensburgh, Scotland in 1921, the daughter of Captain Arthur Kerr Trimmer, who died in World War One.

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