British Actress Pauline Collins, Star of ‘Shirley Valentine,’ Dies at 85
British actress Pauline Collins, known for her role in 'Shirley Valentine' and a career spanning over six decades, has died at 85 in London after battling Parkinson’s disease.
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Pauline Collins, Oscar-Nominated Star of 'Shirley Valentine,' Dies at 85
Pauline Collins, renowned British actress and Oscar nominee for her role in Shirley Valentine, died peacefully at 85 after battling Parkinson's disease. She was celebrated for her vibrant stage and screen presence, winning multiple awards including a Tony, Golden Globe, and BAFTA, and was known for her warm, vivacious personality.
Pauline Collins, 'Shirley Valentine' Star, Dies at 85
Pauline Collins, renowned British actress known for her role in 'Shirley Valentine' and her performances on stage and screen, has died at age 85 after battling Parkinson's disease. She was celebrated for her Olivier, Tony, and Oscar nominations, and her extensive career included notable roles in 'Upstairs, Downstairs,' 'Paradise Road,' and 'Albert Nobbs.'
Pauline Collins, 'Shirley Valentine' Star, Dies at 85
Pauline Collins, renowned British actress best known for her Oscar-nominated role in 'Shirley Valentine,' has died at age 85 after battling Parkinson's disease. She was celebrated for her versatile roles on stage and screen, including her breakout in 'Upstairs, Downstairs' and her acclaimed performance in 'Shirley Valentine,' which earned her numerous awards and international recognition.
Prunella Scales, 'Fawlty Towers' Star, Dies at 93
Prunella Scales, renowned for her role as Sybil Fawlty in 'Fawlty Towers' and a distinguished stage actress, passed away at 93 due to dementia. Her career spanned six decades, marked by meticulous character study and notable performances in theater, television, and film. She was celebrated for her comedic talent and her contribution to British entertainment.
Prunella Scales, Fawlty Towers' Sybil and Comedy Queen, Dies at 93
Prunella Scales, renowned for her role as Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers and a distinguished career in stage and screen, has died at 93. She was celebrated for her comedic talent, memorable character portrayal, and later work on television and radio, including Great Canal Journeys. She was also a dedicated campaigner and wife to Timothy West, with whom she shared a long marriage and collaborative projects. Her legacy endures through her iconic performances and contributions to British entertainment.
Glenda Jackson, Oscar-winning actress and former MP, passes away at 87.
Glenda Jackson, a two-time Academy Award-winning British actress and former Labour Party lawmaker, has died at 87 after a short illness. Jackson won Oscars for her performances in "Women in Love" and "A Touch of Class" before entering politics in 1992. She served as a minister for transport in Prime Minister Tony Blair’s first government but later criticized his decision to invade Iraq. After leaving Parliament in 2015, Jackson returned to acting and won a BAFTA award for her performance in "Elizabeth is Missing."