Pauline Collins, British actress who won cult following for Shirley Valentine, dies at 85 #actress

Pauline Collins, the versatile British actress who won a cult following for her portrayal on stage and on screen of Shirley Valentine, a disillusioned middle-aged housewife finding excitement in Greece, has died. She was 85.
In a statement Thursday, her family said that Collins died peacefully at her care home in north London this week, having endured Parkinson’s for several years.
In a long career that spanned television, film and theater, Collins was adept at playing an array of roles, all of which she infused with her trademark authenticity that indisputably earned her the status of a “national sweetheart” in the U.K.
Shirley Valentine actor Pauline Collins has died aged 85, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
The actress passed away 'peacefully' in her London care home surrounded by her family having endured the disease for several years, her family said.
In a statement released on Sunday, which came to light on Thursday evening, her family said: 'Pauline was so many things to so many people, playing a variety of roles in her life.
'A bright, sparky, witty presence on stage and screen. Her illustrious career saw her play politicians, mothers and queens.
Pauline Collins, the versatile British actress who won a cult following for her portrayal on stage and on screen of Shirley Valentine, a disillusioned middle-aged housewife finding excitement in Greece, has died. She was 85.
In a statement Thursday, her family said that Collins died peacefully at her care home in north London this week, having endured Parkinson’s for several years.
Pauline Collins, the star of the film Shirley Valentine, for which she was Oscar nominated in 1990, has died at the age of 85.
She died "peacefully" aged 85 in her London care home surrounded by her family having had Parkinson's disease for several years, her family said.
Collins will be best remembered for her portrayal of disgruntled housewife Shirley in Lewis Gilbert's award-winning film, based on the acclaimed stage play by Willy Russell.
Her critically acclaimed performance also won her the Golden Globe Award for best actress along with a Bafta.
British actress Pauline Collins, best known for her award-winning role in "Shirley Valentine", has died peacefully aged 85 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Surrounded by family in her London care home, Collins was celebrated for her vibrant career, which included iconic performances on stage and screen. She earned an Oscar nomination for Shirley Valentine and won multiple prestigious awards, leaving a lasting legacy in film and theatre. Collins is remembered as a beloved talented actress and a cherished family member.

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