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Coronation Street and Doctor Who star dies aged 84
- Angela Pleasance, the 84-year-old actress and daughter of renowned actor Donald, has died. Her agency announced the news, noting her career of "quiet distinction spanning more than five decades."
- After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Pleasance made her stage debut as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. She later performed at the National Theatre and West End.
- In 1968, Pleasance played Monica Sutton on the ITV soap Coronation Street. Her screen work included portraying Queen Elizabeth in Doctor Who and roles in From Beyond the Grave.
- Her final film appearance was as Mother in the 2011 comedy Your Highness. Most recently, she portrayed Winnie in two episodes of Happy Valley, showcasing her versatility.
- While never defined by any one genre, her contribution to the British industry remains a "distinctive and much-admired part of her legacy," her agency stated. Her family is receiving condolences following the loss.
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Angela Pleasence, Coronation Street star and daughter of James Bond icon, dies aged 84
Long-serving character actor Angela Pleasence – known for roles in Coronation Street, Doctor Who and Happy Valley – has died at the age of 84, her agent has announced.Pleasence was the daughter of fellow actor Donald Pleasence, himself an icon of the screen from roles such as Dr Samuel Loomis in the Halloween franchise and the villainous Blofeld in James Bond flick You Only Live Twice.His daughter followed in his footsteps, with an early screen …
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