She was not on the list.
EMMERDALE actress Shirley Stelfox has died following a short
battle with cancer.
A statement from Associated International Management said
she had passed away peacefully on Monday at home with her daughter Helena by
her side.
The 74-year-old was best known for her role in ITV's
Emmerdale as Edna Birch, which she played for the last 15 years.
Shirley made her first screen appearance as Edna in May
2000. Edna was known for her iconic hats which she was rarely seen without.
ITV executive producer, John Whiston, said: "The family
here at Emmerdale are deeply saddened by Shirley's passing, it is hard to
imagine Emmerdale without her.
"We offer our condolences to Shirley's family and share
our feeling of loss with the millions of viewers who will miss Edna
enormously."
Emmerdale's Verity Rushworth, who left the soap last year,
was first to lead the condolences, writing: "Thinking of the entire
@emmerdale family and the loved ones of the legendary Shirley Stelfox. Taught
me so much when growing up. Xxx ❤️RIP❤"️
Following the news of her death fans of the actress took to
Twitter to remember the actress.
“RIP Shirley Stelfox. you were a joy to watch on screen as
Edna, a character who will be missed. Thoughts with her family and friends,”
wrote one Twitter user.
Another added: “So sad to hear the news that Shirley Stelfox
has passed away. Such a brilliant underrated actress, fantastic in Pat and
Margaret. #RIP”
Everyone here at Sheslovely.co.uk sends our consolances to
her Friends & Family at this sad time.
Filmography
Year Title Role
1968 Corruption Girl at Party
1971 Nearest and
Dearest Clara Wilson
1971 Carry On at
Your Convenience Bunny Girl Waitress
1972 Budgie The Barmaid
1972 Nearest and
Dearest Det. Constable Gloria
Simpkins
1973 Pathfinders Grete
1973 Crown Court Mrs. Catherine Barnes
1980 Juliet Bravo Mavis Newby
1981 Play for
Today Mrs. Smith
1981 The Chinese
Detective Arlene
1983 Coronation
Street Margot Sutcliffe
1984 Nineteen
Eighty-Four Prostitute
1984 Bergerac Pam Lewis
1984 Bootle
Saddles Rita Henderson
1986–1987 Brookside
Madge Richmond
1987 Knights of
God Beth Edwards
1987 Personal
Services Shirley
1988 Inspector
Morse Mrs. Kane
1989–1991 Making
Out Carol May
1990 Keeping Up
Appearances Rose
1992 Heartbeat Mrs. Parkin
1993–1994 Three
Seven Eleven Julie Clegg
1994 Pat and
Margaret Vera
1994–1997 Common
As Muck Jean
1995 Harry's Mad Mrs. Turtle
1999 The Bill Mrs Fowler
1999–2000 Lucy
Sullivan Is Getting Married Mrs. Nolan
2000–2015 Emmerdale
Edna Birch
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