English actresses who died due to Bronchopneumonia
Here are 2 famous actresses from England died in Bronchopneumonia:
Elsa Lanchester
Elsa Lanchester (October 28, 1902 Lewisham-December 26, 1986 Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital) also known as Elizabeth Lanchester Sullivan or Elsa Sullivan Lanchester was an English actor.
She started her acting career on stage in the 1920s in plays such as "Mr. Prohack" and "Aren't We All?". Lanchester gained international fame for her role as the bride of Frankenstein in the 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein", which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Lanchester went on to have a successful career in both film and television, appearing in notable films such as "Witness for the Prosecution" (1957) and "Mary Poppins" (1964). She also had several TV roles, including a recurring role on the popular show "Murder, She Wrote".
Aside from her acting career, Lanchester was also known for her activism and advocacy work, particularly for animal rights and the prevention of cruel treatment of animals. She was an active member of the animal welfare organization, Actors and Others for Animals.
Lanchester was married to actor Charles Laughton from 1929 until his death in 1962. The couple often worked together on stage and on screen, including in the film "The Private Life of Henry VIII", for which Laughton won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Elsa Lanchester passed away in 1986 at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in California.
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Hylda Baker
Hylda Baker (February 4, 1905 Farnworth-May 1, 1986 Epsom) was an English actor, comedian and singer.
She was known for her "dotty spinster" persona and appeared in a number of British films and TV shows, including "The Benny Hill Show" and "Many Happy Returns". Baker started her career in the 1930s and became a popular TV personality in the 1950s and 60s. She also had success in the theatre, starring in West End productions such as "Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be" and "For Amusement Only". In 1979, she was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her services to entertainment. Baker passed away in 1986 at the age of 81.
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