Angela Pleasence obit

Angela Pleasence dead: Coronation Street and Casualty star dies aged 84

Former Coronation Street and Casualty star Angela Pleasence has died at the age of 84, her talent agency has shared in a heartbreaking statement

 

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A Coronation Street star has died. Angela Pleasance, the daughter of acting legend Donald and his wife, Miriam Raymond, was 84.

Over the course of her career, Angela, from Chapeltown in Sheffield, starred as Monica Sutton on ITV's Coronation Street, before going on to appear in the likes of The Possessed, The Expert, Casualty, The Bill, Doctor Who, during which she played Queen Elizabeth I, and the Doctor Who spin-off, The Sarah Jane Adventures.

In a statement shared on social media, her agency said: "We are very sad to announce the passing of our dear client, Angela Pleasance. We were honoured to represent Angela, who built a career of quiet distinction spanning more than five decades. After training at RADA, she made her stage debut in 1964 as ‘Titania’ in a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

"She went on to perform at the National Theatre and in the West End in productions including Ghetto, The Hothouse, and The Cherry Orchard.

"Angela also became closely associated with classic British horror, delivering memorable performances in films such as From Beyond the Grave, The Godsend, and Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York. In these roles, she brought remarkable depth and unease to complex, often enigmatic characters.

"Alongside her film work, Angela remained a constant presence on British television, with credits ranging from period drama to modern series such as Doctor Who and Happy Valley. She was also well known for her portrayal of Catherine Howard in the BBC series The Six Wives of Henry VIII.

"While never defined by any one genre, her contribution to the British industry remains a distinctive and much-admired part of her legacy. Our thoughts are with her family at this very sad time."

Tributes have since poured in, with one sad fan writing: "Great talent great loss. Condolences for family and friends. A beautiful actress."

"She was fabulous, very sad to hear this. Rip," said another. While a third penned: "So sad to hear of this. Condolences to her family. She was a wonderful and talented actress."

"Very sad to hear this. She was a wonderful actress," commented another. A friend of the late star typed: "Oh my goodness. I am so sorry to read this. Angela was a great friend of a friend of mine, and happy occasions of shared meals and laughter."

Born in South Yorkshire, Angela studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before making her stage debut. Her first major movie role was in Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973), before she appeared in the films From Beyond the Grave and Symptoms.

Her last movie credit saw her play Mother in the 2011 film Your Highness, alongside Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel and Justin Theroux. While Angela's last television acting role was in 2016, playing Winnie in two episodes of Happy Valley.

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8.5

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2016

2 episodes

 

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7.8

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2013

6 episodes

 

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The Sarah Jane Adventures

7.5

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Mystic Mags

2011

1 episode

 

Natalie Portman, James Franco, and Danny McBride in Your Highness (2011)

Your Highness

5.5

Mother

2011

 

Casualty (1986)

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6.2

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1993–2009

2 episodes

 

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Poirot

8.6

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Nanny

2008

1 episode

 

Christopher Eccleston, Peter Capaldi, David Tennant, Matt Smith, and Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)

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8.5

TV Series

Queen Elizabeth

2007

1 episode

 

The Gigolos (2006)

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5.4

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2006

 

Doctors (2000)

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4.5

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2006

1 episode

 

Waverley (2005)

Waverley

8.4

Short

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2005

 

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Marple

7.9

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2004

1 episode

 

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6.7

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1995–2003

2 episodes

 

Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, and Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York (2002)

Gangs of New York

7.5

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2002

 

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7.3

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2001

1 episode

 

The Search for John Gissing (2001)

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6.4

Johanna Frielduct

2001

 

Cider with Rosie (1998)

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6.4

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1998

 

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Midsomer Murders

7.9

TV Series

Doris Winstanley

1998

1 episode

 

Declan Mulholland in The Pig's Family (1997)

The Pig's Family

Short

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1997

 

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Crime Traveller

7.2

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Mrs Beavis

1997

1 episode

 

The Shaman

7.6

Short

Shaman

1996

 

September (1996)

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5.9

TV Movie

Lottie Carstairs

1996

 

The English Programme (1976)

The English Programme

4.0

TV Series

Anita Fitzpatrick

1994

3 episodes

 

Jeff Goldblum, Bob Hoskins, Natasha Richardson, and Michel Blanc in The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991)

The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish

6.1

Louis' Sister

1991

 

Robin Weaver in Somewhere to Run (1989)

Somewhere to Run

8.1

TV Movie

Anita Fitzpatrick

1989

 

Stealing Heaven (1988)

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6.4

Sister Cecilia

1988

 

Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986)

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6.6

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1986

2 episodes

 

Tracey Ullman, Dawn French, Joan Greenwood, Jennifer Saunders, and Ruby Wax in Girls on Top (1985)

Girls on Top

6.5

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1986

1 episode

 

Silas Marner (1985)

Silas Marner

7.3

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1985

 

George C. Scott in A Christmas Carol (1984)

A Christmas Carol

7.8

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Ghost of Christmas Past

1984

 

Nicholas Farrell and Sylvestra Le Touzel in Mansfield Park (1983)

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6.7

TV Mini Series

Lady Bertram

1983

6 episodes

 

Alan Rickman in The Barchester Chronicles (1982)

The Barchester Chronicles

8.1

TV Mini Series

Mrs. Grantly

1982

7 episodes

 

Colin Blakely, Anna Cropper, and Maurice Denham in A Slight Ache (1967)

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7.6

TV Movie

Miss Cutts

1982

 

The Walls of Jericho (1981)

The Walls of Jericho

TV Mini Series

Elsie Inglis

1981

2 episodes

 

The Godsend (1980)

The Godsend

5.3

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1980

 

Bryan Marshall in Murder at the Wedding (1979)

Murder at the Wedding

7.6

TV Mini Series

Pam Appleyard

1979

3 episodes

 

Les Miserables (1978)

Les Miserables

7.3

TV Movie

Fantine

1978

 

The Axe Murderer

Video

Melanie (voice)

1976

 

Jack Warner in Dixon of Dock Green (1955)

Dixon of Dock Green

6.9

TV Series

Alice Benfield

1976

1 episode

 

A Legacy (1975)

A Legacy

6.2

TV Series

Clara von FeldenClara von Bernin

1975

4 episodes

 

Churchill's People (1974)

Churchill's People

5.6

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Jorild

1975

1 episode

 

Play for Today (1970)

Play for Today

7.8

TV Series

Nell Hamer

1975

1 episode

 

Aquarius (1970)

Aquarius

6.5

TV Series

Jean

1974

1 episode

 

BBC Play of the Month (1965)

BBC Play of the Month

7.0

TV Series

Julia

1974

1 episode

 

Lorna Heilbron, Marie-Paule Mailleux, Angela Pleasence, and Peter Vaughan in Symptoms (1974)

Symptoms

6.4

Helen

1974

 

From Beyond the Grave (1974)

From Beyond the Grave

6.6

Emily Underwood (Segment 2 "An Act of Kindness")

1974

 

Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973)

Hitler: The Last Ten Days

6.5

Trude

1973

 

The Love Ban (1973)

The Love Ban

4.7

Mick's Secretary

1973

 

Ros Drinkwater and Francis Matthews in Paul Temple (1969)

Paul Temple

7.0

TV Series

Betty Martin

1970

1 episode

 

The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970)

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

8.4

TV Mini Series

Catherine Howard

1970

2 episodes

 

The Ladies: A Double Bill

TV Movie

1969

 

Destiny of a Spy (1969)

Destiny of a Spy

7.2

TV Movie

Peace Girl

1969

 

The Wednesday Play (1964)

The Wednesday Play

7.3

TV Series

LizBeatrice Grayson

1969

2 episodes

 

Ann Bell and Peter Sallis in Plays of Today (1969)

Plays of Today

TV Series

Jackson

1969

1 episode

 

Marius Goring in The Expert (1968)

The Expert

8.0

TV Series

Tina

1969

1 episode

 

The Possessed (1969)

The Possessed

8.1

TV Mini Series

Marie Shatov

1969

2 episodes

 

Peter Adamson, Jean Alexander, Johnny Briggs, Margot Bryant, and Doris Speed in Coronation Street (1960)

Coronation Street

5.6

TV Series

Monica Sutton

1968

4 episodes

 

Judy Geeson, Vanessa Howard, Diane Keen, Adrienne Posta, Angela Scoular, and Sheila White in Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (1968)

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

6.1

Scruffy Girl

1968

 

Donald Pleasence and Patricia Routledge in The Good & Faithful Servant (1967)

Seven Deadly Virtues

TV Series

Carol

1967

1 episode

 

Phillip Manikum and Christopher Matthews in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1967)

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

TV Series

Maid

1967

1 episode

 

Reginald Marsh in Seven Deadly Sins (1966)

Seven Deadly Sins

TV Series

Eileen

1966

1 episode

 

Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960)

Armchair Mystery Theatre

6.6

TV Series

Ginny

1965

1 episode

 

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6.6

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2016

 

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Amicus: House of Horrors

6.8

Video

Self

2012

 

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Heroes of Comedy

6.6

TV Series

Self

2003

1 episode

 

Call My Bluff (1965)

Call My Bluff

7.1

TV Series

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1985

2 episodes

 

There Go I

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1972

4 episodes