Myra McFadyen obit

Myra McFadyen, Mamma Mia and Made of Honour actress, dies aged 68

The actress enjoyed a successful decades-long acting career spanning stage and screen. 

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Tributes have been flooding in for Glasgow-born actress Myra McFadyen, following her death at the age of 68.

The star was best known for her work in theatre but also appeared in hit romantic comedies, including Maid of Honour and Mamma Mia!.

McFadyen studied at Glasgow’s Conservatoire and mime in Paris, before going on to enjoy a successful decades-long acting career spanning stage and screen.

She recently appeared in the Old Vic's production of A Christmas Carol as the Ghost of Christmas Past.

After two years in the West End's production of the ABBA musical, McFadyen landed the role of Elena in Mamma Mia!, starring alongside Hollywood A-listers including Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth.

Other film credits include Emma, in which she played Mrs Bates, Our Ladies, and The Kid Who Would Be King.

Tributes have been flooding in for McFadyen following the tragic news of her passing.

Glasgow's Citizens Theatre shared a heartfelt tribute for the star, writing on Twitter, which was recently re-branded as X: "We are sad to hear of the passing of the brilliantly talented Myra McFadyen.

"Known to Citz audiences for her roles in many productions including The Choir, Hayfever and Glasgow Girls, she will be remembered for her captivating performances across stage, TV and film."

The theatre's artistic director Dominic Hill added: "She was a legend in Scottish theatre – a terrific actress with a gorgeous voice."

He continued: "As well as productions at the Citz, I’ll always remember her extraordinary performance as Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream in London – funny, mischievous, and heartbreaking”.

Meanwhile, actor Lesley Molony wrote on Twitter: "Myra McFadyen was the loveliest woman multi talented generous and had the biggest heart."

She continued: "We had so many hilarious times on stage in Mamma Mia 2008/9 where she played Rosie. Sad loss indeed."

Actress

Johnny Flynn, Callum Turner, and Anya Taylor-Joy in Emma. (2020)

Emma.

6.7

Mrs. Bates

2020

 

Rona Morison, Tallulah Greive, Marli Siu, Abigail Lawrie, and Sally Messham in Our Ladies (2019)

Our Ladies

6.7

Elsie

2019

 

Angus Imrie, Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, and Dean Chaumoo in The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)

The Kid Who Would Be King

6.1

Punto Patty

2019

 

Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Cher, Andy Garcia, Meryl Streep, Stellan Skarsgård, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Dominic Cooper, Amanda Seyfried, Hugh Skinner, Jeremy Irvine, Alexa Davies, Lily James, Jessica Keenan Wynn, and Josh Dylan in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

6.6

Ensemble Performer

2018

 

Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Jessica De Gouw in Dracula (2013)

Dracula

7.3

TV Series

Female Patient

2013

1 episode

 

Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia! (2008)

Mamma Mia!

6.5

Elena

2008

 

Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan in Made of Honor (2008)

Made of Honor

5.8

Aunt Minna

2008

 

Michelle Gomez, Shirley Henderson, Shauna Macdonald, and Kathleen McDermott in Wedding Belles (2007)

Wedding Belles

7.0

TV Movie

Moira

2007

 

Phil Davis and Sarah Lancashire in Rose and Maloney (2002)

Rose and Maloney

7.6

TV Series

Yvette

2005

1 episode

 

Richard Briers, Susan Hampshire, and Alastair Mackenzie in Monarch of the Glen (2000)

Monarch of the Glen

7.7

TV Series

Janet

2004

1 episode

 

Teachers (2001)

Teachers

7.8

TV Series

Mrs. Forbisher

2004

1 episode

 

Alan Davies in Jonathan Creek (1997)

Jonathan Creek

8.1

TV Series

Hattie Baron

2004

1 episode

 

Mr Charity (2001)

Mr Charity

5.7

TV Series

Sister Kryzwyckzski

2001

1 episode

 

Ken Stott in Rebus (2000)

Rebus

7.5

TV Series

Van Brady

2001

1 episode

 

Alexandra Gilbreath and Antony Sher in The Winter's Tale (1999)

The Winter's Tale

7.8

TV Movie

Emilia

Dorcas

1999

 

Rob Roy (1995)

Rob Roy

6.9

Tinker Woman

1995

 

John Thaw in Kavanagh QC (1995)

Kavanagh QC

7.7

TV Series

Hilary Dixon

1995

1 episode

 

Anything for a Quiet Life

TV Movie

1990

 

George Baker, Keith Barron, John Castle, and Amanda Redman in Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987)

Ruth Rendell Mysteries

6.8

TV Series

Muriel Hicks

1990

1 episode

 

The Steamie (1988)

The Steamie

8.2

TV Movie

Helen Maguire's Auntie

1988

 

The Houseman's Tale (1987)

The Houseman's Tale

TV Mini Series

Mrs. Noble's day nurse

1987

1 episode

 

Blood Red Roses (1986)

Blood Red Roses

6.9

TV Series

Isobel

1986

1 episode

 

Summer Season (1985)

Summer Season

6.2

TV Series

Miss Miller

1985

1 episode

 

End of the Line

TV Series

First girl

1984

1 episode

 

Bless My Soul

TV Movie

1984