August
| Dorothy Stratten | |
|---|---|
| Playmate of the Year | |
| 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Monique St. Pierre |
| Succeeded by | Terri Welles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1960-02-28)February 28, 1960 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | August 14, 1980(1980-08-14) (aged 20) |
| Measurements | Bust: 36" Waist: 24" Hips: 36" |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 123 lb (56 kg; 8.8 st) |
Dorothy Stratten (February 28, 1960 – August 14, 1980) was a Canadian model and actress. Stratten found fame as the Playboy Playmate of the Month for August 1979 and subsequently Playmate of the Year for 1980. Stratten is remembered for the circumstances of her murder at age 20 by her estranged husband, an act that was the basis of two motion pictures.
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