Lee was born in
Johannesburg. She was named after a character from the 1932 film ''
Smilin' Through''. She moved to England, where she was mostly educated, when she was 7 for her mother Shirley Hepburn's work as a stage actress whilst her father stayed behind in South Africa. She began working for a knitwear company in
London at 17. Lee and salesman Leon Lee were married for five years and divorced in 1974. The pair had a son David and a daughter Cindy. After her divorce, Lee was looking for a new career. She trained to become an agent with James Fraser of Fraser and Dunlop in England. Lee raised her children in
Parkmore, who both now work in the entertainment industry. She later lived in
Rosebank. A number of actors, other industry people, and Minister of Arts and Culture
Nathi Mthethwa paid their tributes. ==Filmography==