English movie stars died at 58
Here are 2 famous actresses from England died at 58:
Diana Wynyard
Diana Wynyard (January 16, 1906 London-May 13, 1964 London) a.k.a. Dorothy Isobel Cox was an English actor.
She died in renal failure.
Diana Wynyard was known for her work in both theatre and film. She began her acting career on the stage in the 1920s and went on to perform in the West End, Broadway, and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Some of her notable stage performances included leading roles in "The First Mrs. Fraser" and "Heartbreak House".
In the 1930s, she began appearing on film and became a popular leading lady in British cinema. She starred in several successful films, such as "Cavalcade" (1933) and "Gaslight" (1940). In "Cavalcade," she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
During World War II, Diana Wynyard took a break from acting to work for the British government. She helped with propaganda efforts and toured with the Entertainments National Service Association, performing for troops and factory workers.
After the war, she returned to acting but focused more on stage work, performing mostly in London's West End. Despite her success, she privately struggled with alcoholism and her personal life was often turbulent.
Diana Wynyard was married twice, and had a son and a daughter. She passed away at the age of 58 due to renal failure.
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Pamela Brown
Pamela Brown (July 8, 1917 Hampstead-September 19, 1975 Avening) also known as Pamela Mary Brown was an English actor.
She died in cancer.
Pamela Brown was born in Hampstead, London, England in 1917. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), where she received a diploma in acting. Brown began her acting career in the West End theatre before transitioning to film, where she appeared in several successful British films during the 1940s and 50s.
One of her most notable performances was in the 1948 film adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," directed by and starring Laurence Olivier. Brown played the role of Queen Gertrude, receiving critical acclaim for her portrayal. She also appeared in Olivier's films "Richard III" (1955) and "Ivanhoe" (1952).
Aside from her film work, Brown was also a prolific stage actor. She performed in numerous productions at the Old Vic, as well as in London's West End. In 1953, she won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway production of "The Teahouse of the August Moon."
Despite her success, Brown never achieved the same level of fame as some of her contemporaries. She retired from acting in the early 1970s and passed away from cancer in 1975 in Avening, Gloucestershire.
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