A POPULAR British actress who starred in EastEnders has died at the age of 84.
Actress Una Stubbs was best known for roles in the film Summer Holiday and in the BBC sitcoms Till Death Us Do Part and In Sickness And In Health.
Her agent confirmed she passed away peacefully this afternoon at home in Edinburgh.
Una's agent told the BBC the veteran actress had been ill for a few months.
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, her family said: "Mum passed away quietly today with her family around her, in Edinburgh. We ask for privacy and understanding at this most difficult and sad of times."
Her last role saw her play Mrs Hudson in the BBC's Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
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REST IN PEACE UNA
Following the sad news, Joanna Lumley wrote: “Devastated to hear about the passing of the brilliant Una Stubbs.
“My thoughts go out to her family & friends at this very sad time.”
Gyles Brandreth: “Oh, this is so sad. Such a funny, lovely, gifted lady – a marvellous actress with a special style & a great (and impish) sense of humour.
“I first met her when she was in Cowardy Custard in 1972 & last saw her at Nicky Henson’s funeral last year. A sad day.”
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UNA STUBBS DIES AGED 84
ACTRESS Una Stubbs has sadly died at the age of 84, her family have said.
The acting legend starred in TV shows like Worzel Gummidge, Till Death Us Do Part, Sherlock and EastEnders.
- Joseph Gamp
UNA STUBBS DEDICATED DECADES TO HER CAREER
Stubbs dedicated decades to her career, starring in children's hit The Worst Witch in the late 1990s
She also appeared in soap EastEnders, The Catherine Tate Show and sitcom Benidorm.
Broadcaster Kay Burley wrote this afternoon: "RIP the wonderful Una Stubbs.
"I remember her best working with Dick Emery and also Cliff Richard in Summer Holiday. She was 84."
- Joseph Gamp
UNA STUBBS MADE HER NAME IN CLIFF RICHARD'S SUMMER HOLIDAY IN 1963
The 1963 film Summer Holiday helped to make Stubbs' name after she starred in the musical alongside Sir Cliff Richard.
She went on to star in BBC sitcom Till Death Us Do Part and its sequel In Sickness And In Health, playing Rita Rawlings.
In addition to her work as an actress, Stubbs was also a keen amateur painter who had her work displayed at the Royal Academy in London.
- Joseph Gamp
SHERLOCK STAR UNA STUBBS DIES AGED 84
Actress Una Stubbs, best known for roles in the film Summer Holiday and in the BBC sitcoms Till Death Us Do Part and In Sickness And In Health, has died at the age of 84, her agent said.
The star, who was born in Hertfordshire in 1937, had a career in film, television and theatre spanning decades, including a recent role as Mrs Hudson in the BBC's Sherlock opposite Benedict Cumberbatch.
A statement from her family said: "Mum passed away quietly today with her family around her, in Edinburgh. We ask for privacy and understanding at this most difficult and sad of times."
Her agent Rebecca Blond said: "We are desperately sad to have lost not only a wonderful actress, whose screen and stage career, spanning over 50 years, was so extraordinarily varied, from Till Death Us Do Part to Sherlock, as well as memorable performances in the West End, at the Old Vic, Donmar Warehouse, Sheffield Crucible and National Theatre, but also a wickedly funny, elegant, stylish, graceful, gracious and kind and constant friend.
"She was also a highly respected and exhibited artist. We will miss her enormously and remember her always."
- Joseph Gamp
TV CHANNEL GOLD SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON ICONIC ACTRESS NINA STUBBS
TV channel Gold paid tribute to Una Stubbs following news of her death.
In a tweet, they said: "We're all deeply saddened to learn that the magnificent Una Stubbs has passed away at the age of 84. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time".
- Joseph Gamp
GYLES BRANDRETH REMEMBERS UNA STUBBS
Gyles Brandreth said: "Oh, this is so sad. Such a funny, lovely, gifted lady – a marvellous actress with a special style & a great (and impish) sense of humour.
"I first met her when she was in Cowardy Custard in 1972 & last saw her at Nicky Henson’s funeral last year.
"A sad day."
- Joseph Gamp
WHAT HAVE UNA STUBBS' FAMILY SAID?
Una Stubbs' family said: "Mum passed away quietly today with her family around her, in Edinburgh.
"We ask for privacy and understanding at this most difficult and sad of times."
- Joseph Gamp
GRIFF RHYS JONES PAYS TRIBUTE TO ICONIC ACTRESS
Comedian Griff Rhys Jones said in tribute: "Devastated to hear our gorgeous Una Stubbs has passed away.
"Loved working with her on Murder on the Blackpool Express. Genuine and beautiful person inside & out. Thoughts are with her family. G x"
- Joseph Gamp
KAY BURLEY PAYS TRIBUTE TO UNA STUBBS
Broadcaster Kay Burley wrote this afternoon: "RIP the wonderful Una Stubbs.
"I remember her best working with Dick Emery and also Cliff Richard in Summer Holiday. She was 84."
- Joseph Gamp
WHAT SHOWS WAS UNA STUBBS IN?
Stubbs dedicated decades to her career, starring in children's hit The Worst Witch in the late 1990s
She also appeared in soap EastEnders, The Catherine Tate Show and sitcom Benidorm.
- Joseph Gamp
STATEMENT FROM UNA STUBBS' AGENT
The acting icon had been ill for a few months, according to her agent.
Her agent added: "We are desperately sad to have lost not only a wonderful actress, whose screen and stage career, spanning over 50 years, was so extraordinarily varied, from Till Death Us Do Part to Sherlock, as well as memorable performances in the West End, at the Old Vic, Donmar Warehouse, Sheffield Crucible and National Theatre, but also a wickedly funny, elegant, stylish, graceful, gracious and kind and constant friend.
"She was also a highly respected and exhibited artist. We will miss her enormously and remember her always."
- Joseph Gamp
REST IN PEACE UNA
Following the sad news, Joanna Lumley wrote: "Devastated to hear about the passing of the brilliant Una Stubbs.
"My thoughts go out to her family & friends at this very sad time."
Gyles Brandreth: "Oh, this is so sad. Such a funny, lovely, gifted lady – a marvellous actress with a special style & a great (and impish) sense of humour.
"I first met her when she was in Cowardy Custard in 1972 & last saw her at Nicky Henson’s funeral last year. A sad day."
- Joseph Gamp
UNA STUBBS DIES AGED 84
ACTRESS Una Stubbs has sadly died at the age of 84, her family have said.
The acting legend starred in TV shows like Worzel Gummidge, Till Death Us Do Part, Sherlock and EastEnders.
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