Remembering Glenda Jackson: Oscar-winning actress and trailblazing politician, dead at 87.
Glenda Jackson, a British actress who won two Oscars and later served as a member of Parliament, has died at the age of 87. Known for her portrayals of fiercely independent female characters, she left acting for nearly 25 years before returning to the stage at age 80 for a triumphal performance as "King Lear." Jackson was regarded as one of the leading screen and stage talents of her generation and was known for her pugnacious spirit and caustic wit.