English movie stars died at 65
Here are 3 famous actresses from England died at 65:
Noele Gordon
Noele Gordon (December 25, 1919 East Ham-April 14, 1985 Birmingham) a.k.a. Joan Noele Gordon or Nolly was an English actor.
She died as a result of cancer.
Noele Gordon was best known for her role as Meg Mortimer in the long-running British soap opera "Crossroads." She played the character for 18 years, from the show's debut in 1964 until 1982. Prior to her television career, Gordon had appeared in several West End productions and worked as a radio presenter. She was also a trained opera singer and performed in various musical productions. Gordon was highly regarded in the British entertainment industry and won several accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Soap Awards in 1999, 14 years after her death.
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Elisabeth Sladen
Elisabeth Sladen (February 1, 1946 Liverpool-April 19, 2011 Southall) also known as Elisabeth Claira Heath Sladen, Elizabeth Sladen, Elisabeth Miller or Elisabeth Clara Heath-Sladen was an English actor and screenwriter. She had one child, Sadie Miller.
She died in cancer.
Elisabeth Sladen was best known for her role as Sarah Jane Smith in the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who. She first appeared as the character in 1973 and went on to make regular appearances throughout the 1970s alongside Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker, before reprising the role in 2006 alongside David Tennant and later with Matt Smith.
In addition to her work on Doctor Who, Sladen had a successful television career appearing in shows such as Coronation Street, The Bill and Casualty. She also starred in her own spin-off series, The Sarah Jane Adventures, which ran from 2007 until her death in 2011. Sladen's portrayal of Sarah Jane Smith was praised by fans and critics alike, leading to her becoming a beloved figure in the Doctor Who universe.
Sladen was also an accomplished writer, having written several episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures, as well as a children's book called "Elisabeth Sladen: The Autobiography".
Following her death in 2011, tributes were paid to Sladen from fans, cast members and the BBC. A memorial fund was created in her name, with proceeds going to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where Sladen had received treatment for cancer.
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Anthea Askey
Anthea Askey (March 2, 1933 Golders Green-February 28, 1999 Worthing) also known as Anthea Shirley Askey was an English actor.
Anthea Askey was the daughter of the famous comedian Arthur Askey and was introduced to the entertainment industry at a young age. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and appeared in various television shows, including the popular British soap opera "Compact" in the 1960s. Askey also had roles in films such as "The Love Match" (1955) and "Eyewitness" (1956). In addition to her acting career, Askey was also an accomplished singer, having recorded several singles and appearing on popular music shows of the time. Askey retired from acting in the 1970s but remained active in the entertainment industry, and tragically passed away at the age of 65 from a brain tumor.
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