Actor Barbara Jefford dies aged 90
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Tributes paid to ‘brilliant actor’ who excelled in Shakespearean roles and worked with Federico Fellini, Stephen Frears and Roman Polanski
The acclaimed British classical actor Barbara Jefford, whose career spanned seven decades, has died at the age of 90. Her death on Saturday was announced by United Agents on behalf of her family. The statement called Jefford a “warm and generous woman, a sensational actress, and a dear friend who will be missed by many”.
The playwright Tanika Gupta, whose 2002 drama Sanctuary starred Jefford, was among those paying tribute. Gupta called Jefford “a brilliant actor” who was also “great with new writing”. Continue reading...
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