English movie stars died in 2009
Here are 3 famous actresses from England died in 2009:
Mollie Sugden
Mollie Sugden (July 21, 1922 Keighley-July 1, 2009 Guildford) a.k.a. Mary Isobel Sugden was an English actor. Her children are called Simon Moore and Robin Moore.
Mollie Sugden is best known for her role as Mrs. Betty Slocombe in the British sitcom "Are You Being Served?" which aired from 1972 to 1985. She had a long and successful acting career, appearing in numerous plays, TV shows, and films. Sugden won the "Best Actress" award at the Monte Carlo Television Festival in 1976 for her work in "Are You Being Served?" In addition to her acting, Sugden was also a talented singer and appeared in several musicals throughout her career. She was married to William Moore, a fellow actor, until his death in 2000. Sugden passed away in 2009 at the age of 86 due to heart failure.
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Maggie Jones
Maggie Jones (June 21, 1934 London-December 2, 2009 Pendleton, Greater Manchester) also known as Margaret Jones, Margaret "Maggie" Jones or Margaret Stansfield was an English actor.
She is best known for her role as Blanche Hunt in the British soap opera Coronation Street, which she played from 1974 until her death in 2009. Jones began her career as a stage actress and also had roles in various British television series and films. In addition to her work as an actor, Jones was also active in politics and was a staunch supporter of the Labour Party. She served as a local councillor in Manchester and was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1999 for her services to local government and the arts. Jones died in 2009 at the age of 75 after battling a long illness.
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Kathleen Byron
Kathleen Byron (January 11, 1921 West Ham-January 18, 2009 Northwood, London) also known as Kathleen Elizabeth Fell or Kathleen Jacob was an English actor.
She was best known for her role as the disturbed nun Sister Ruth in the 1947 film "Black Narcissus," for which she received critical acclaim. Over the course of her career, Byron appeared in over 50 films and television shows, including "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Elephant Man." She also had a successful stage career, performing in numerous productions in London's West End. Byron trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began her career on stage before transitioning to film. She was married twice and had four children. In addition to her work as an actor, Byron was also an accomplished writer, publishing several books later in life.
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