Hollywood star, Oscar winner, Princess of Monaco... Grace Kelly’s death and life didn't leave anyone indifferent. The tragic passing of the renowned actress and princess caused a great shock in the 1980s.
When did Grace Kelly die?
Grace Kelly died on September 14, 1982, at the age of 52, in a car accident while driving from Roc Agel to Monaco.
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of death to this day. In fact, they are one of the most common causes of non-natural death, including in the workplace. In 2022, car accidents were the second leading cause of death in occupational accidents.
The Grace Kelly accident that caused a worldwide shock
On the day of Grace Kelly's death, the star of 'Mogambo' was driving from the Roc Agel palace to Monaco when she had an accident. Her daughter was also in the car and escaped unharmed. Over the years, there have been several unproven speculations about Grace Kelly’s death, such as the claim that it was her daughter who was driving.
Grace Kelly, who was 52 years old at the time of her death, had spent a lifetime in the spotlight. She began acting at a young age in theatre and television, and eventually made the leap to film, where she starred in 11 movies.
Her artistic relationship with Alfred Hitchcock was particularly relevant, as they collaborated on three films. 'Dial M for Murder', 'Rear Window' and 'To Catch a Thief' were iconic movies, and Kelly was the first actress to work three times in a row with Hitchcock.
During those years, Grace Kelly also won an Oscar for Best Actress for 'The Country Girl.' However, her career in film came to a halt when she decided to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco, becoming a princess consort.
Due to all this relevance in popular culture, Grace Kelly’s death caused a great commotion worldwide. Although not identical cases, the impact generated is similar to that of other tragic accidents involving personalities associated with the cinema.
Fatal accidents in the world of cinema
Brandon Lee's death from a gunshot during the filming of 'The Crow,' the fatal accident involving Alec Baldwin... Safety hazards have always been present in the film industry due to the inherent dangers of many shoots. However, sometimes, as happened with Grace Kelly's death, accidents occur during the everyday life of the stars.
Perhaps the clearest example of this is the car accident that caused the death of Paul Walker. The star lost his life while filming 'Fast and Furious 7' in a tragic accident outside the film set.
Car accidents are a scourge that affects people from all walks of life and remain one of the leading causes of death. Road safety training and driver awareness are crucial to fight this reality.
New technologies such as Virtual Reality have been incorporated into this type of training to enhance awareness. This tool allows for realistic and dynamic training sessions in which the learner experiences the consequences of irresponsible behaviour behind the wheel.
Did you know that road safety training using Virtual Reality can be conducted in both work environments and educational institutions? Discover how these simulations work in the following link.
