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Barbara Windsor, star of Carry On films and EastEnders, dies at 83 | Barbara Windsor | The Guardian

Dame Barbara Windsor, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, has died aged 83, her husband Scott Mitchell has said.Mitchell said in a statement: “It … Continue reading

12/11/2020

The Violation of Marian Seldes

Marian Seldes waltzed through the world to a composition only she could hear and only she could transcribe. Proudly not of this world, she was regal and positive and ready … Continue reading

08/13/2018 · 1 Comment

Andrew Sachs, 86, who played Manuel in Fawlty Towers, dies after secret dementia battle | London Evening Standard

Actor Andrew Sachs, who played the well-loved Manuel in iconic comedy Fawlty Towers, has died aged 86. Mr Sachs, from Kilburn, died at a care home last week following a … Continue reading

12/01/2016 · Leave a comment

Kenneth Cranham – the seven ages of a south London geezer

Kenneth Cranham has been thinking a lot about old age recently. “I don’t feel old,” says the actor, a robust-looking 70, “but I have got to a stage where I … Continue reading

10/12/2015 · 2 Comments