English actresses who died due to Barbiturate overdose
Here are 2 famous actresses from England died in Barbiturate overdose:
Patricia Cutts
Patricia Cutts (July 20, 1926 London-September 6, 1974 London) a.k.a. Pat Cutts or Patricia Wayne was an English actor.
She began her acting career in the 1940s, and appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. Some of her notable film credits include "The Small Back Room" (1949), "The Eternal Sea" (1955), and "Alias John Preston" (1955). On television, she appeared in popular series such as "The Avengers," "The Saint," and "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour."
In addition to her acting work, Cutts was also a trained singer and dancer, and appeared in a number of stage productions throughout her career. She was married to actor and director Robert Morley from 1960 until her death in 1974.
Sadly, Cutts' life came to a tragic end when, at the age of 48, she took her own life by ingesting barbiturates. Her death was believed to be the result of personal and professional struggles, including a difficult divorce from Morley and career setbacks in the years leading up to her death.
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Patsy Smart
Patsy Smart (August 14, 1918 Chingford-February 6, 1996 Northwood, London) a.k.a. Patricia Doris Smart was an English actor.
Smart began her acting career in 1936 and appeared in various films, television shows, and stage productions throughout her career. She is perhaps best known for her role as Miss Davenport in the British sitcom "Are You Being Served?" in the 1970s. Smart was also a skilled voice actor and lent her voice to several radio plays and animated shows.
In addition to her acting career, Smart was a writer and published two volumes of memoirs: "A Very Private View" and "Actress, Postcards from the Road". She was an avid collector of postcards and often used them as inspiration for her writing.
Throughout her life, Smart was involved in various charitable organizations and was particularly interested in animal welfare. She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1993 for her services to drama and charity.
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