Possible Clues:

• Film star's jacket found floating in the sea
• I acted to acclaim once, ultimately 'twas me bust!
• Mother strangely sweet on famous film-star
• She was prominent at the front as a wartime life-saver
• 'Sextette' was her last film
• Who said 'A man's kiss is his signature'
• Actress, with stitch in side, keeled over
• Lifejacket could make me sweat
• Who said 'I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure'
• Wrap carpet round sheep for buoyancy aid when dipping