Irish actresses died in 1988

Here are 1 famous actresses from Republic of Ireland died in 1988:

Sheila Manahan

Sheila Manahan (January 1, 1924 Dublin-March 29, 1988 London) otherwise known as Sheila Manahan McKay was an Irish actor.

Sheila Manahan began her acting career with the Gate Theatre in Dublin before moving to London in the 1950s where she appeared in numerous theatre productions, TV shows and films. She is best known for her roles in films such as "The Italian Job" and "The Bofors Gun" as well as her appearances in popular TV series like "The Avengers" and "Doctor Who". Manahan was also a trained opera singer and performed in several operas during her career. She was a versatile performer who was equally comfortable in dramatic and comedic roles. Manahan continued acting until her death in 1988 from cancer.

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