Los Angeles, CA —1950’s pinup queen, Bettie Page has passed away. Page was hospitalized here for pneumonia more than a month ago. She suffered a heart attack as she was about to be sent home. Paige never regained consciousness and died nine days later. Page’s sensuous photos covered the globe in the 1950s when really tame material was considered pornography under the laws of most states. Page did not get her share of the vast financial reward for her images that were constantly being republished everywhere despite copyright laws. Page was an original Playboy Magazine centerfold and her images were carefully hidden under the mattresses of teenage boys everywhere. Page was really more like the girl next door rather than the hot sex kitten her picture poses demonstrated. Page seemed to be a victim of exploitation never winning the legitimate stardom she deserved. Actress Gretchen Mol did a bang up job of playing Page in the movie, The Notorious Bette Page . If you’re a fan of Page like ...