Bettie Page, pinup queen and the inspiration for many artists, film-makers, and other creators, passed away in Los Angeles on Thursday at the age of 85.  She had been recently hospitalized after a heart attack (for details, and more on her career, see “Bettie Page Hospitalized”).  As a model who showed her unique personality through her photos and films, Page crystallized an era in its perfect form for many who will mourn her passing.