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Una Stubbs has died at 84

(64 Posts)
NanKate Thu 12-Aug-21 15:38:52

Do you remember her with Cliff Richard in Summer Holiday and recently in Sherlock?

RIP ?

Mollygo Fri 13-Aug-21 12:26:34

RIP Una. I remember her in Dummer Holiday and with Alf Garnett. She’d evidently been ill for some time. ??

olliebeak Fri 13-Aug-21 12:14:04

God Bless You, Una - R.I.P. sadthanks!

You've brought so much joy to people's lives with your talent for dance, your beautiful smile, your great acting skills and your wonderful personality .................. now it's your time for Peace xxx

Whatdayisit Fri 13-Aug-21 12:05:39

We were sad to hear another of our childhood faves has passed away.
Mostly i remember when we were kids playing the alphabet name game and sge gave us the one for U and if anyone challenged us we woukd shout UNA STUBBS. When you think what a funny name !

The words came into my head, your ageless, timeless lace and fineness.
Your beauty and elegance.

I know that was for Britt Eckland but thought it was fitting.
RIP talented lady.

Lupin Fri 13-Aug-21 11:59:28

She has left us with lots of great memories. She was a life enhancer and will be missed.

loubielou32 Fri 13-Aug-21 11:55:29

I sat next to Una Stubbs at the hairdressers once. I remember thinking how lovely she was, very fragile looking and utterly charming to everyone. A real lady.

Chrysalis Fri 13-Aug-21 11:54:56

I have one of her sewing books. She embroidered to pass time waiting on set. She was very skilled indeed. The sort of person I feel I would like to have had a chat to. Sleep tight, Una.

Aepgirl Fri 13-Aug-21 11:45:03

In 1960 she was also in a series called The Strange World of Gurney Slade with Tony Newley. She was very young then. I was surprised that she was 84 - thought she was in her 70s. What a wonderful dancer she was.

trisher Fri 13-Aug-21 11:35:37

Lovely quirky lady who had a fascinating career. Liked her when she did The Big Painting challenge and apparently she loved to paint. RIP.

Theoddbird Fri 13-Aug-21 11:30:45

Her soul is flying free on the wind x

Matelda Fri 13-Aug-21 11:30:44

I saw Summer Holiday aged 14 and after that my main goal in life was to get to Athens. In my first year at Uni I walked to save my bus fares and after my exams did agricultural piece work. In that summer of 1967 I joined a student package trip - two days across Europe each way by train - and spent two weeks in Athens and unspoilt Crete. I paid £65 for the holiday and took £35 spending money. So adventurous and unforgettable, and what a fabulous way to be 18 in the Summer of Love. Thank you Una Stubbs!

Huguenot Fri 13-Aug-21 11:27:52

This lady used to drink in our local pub at Pirbright; always with friends; always seemed to be having fun.

Georgesgran Thu 12-Aug-21 18:38:39

I remember her as Aunt Sally too. DD1 was terrified when Worzel Gummidge changed his head.

Redhead56 Thu 12-Aug-21 18:12:18

Una Stubbs was a wonderful actress. Thanks for the link.

Calendargirl Thu 12-Aug-21 17:58:11

I think she featured in a Dairy Box advert, back in the day.

Harris27 Thu 12-Aug-21 17:54:23

Loved her. Rip.

Hetty58 Thu 12-Aug-21 17:53:14

Maybe it's just me but - I was really surprised that she was, so recently, still around!

Fennel Thu 12-Aug-21 17:43:29

I loved her style too. Especially in the Alf Garnett series.
Which probably wouldn't be allowed to be shown now eg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXM3Ch4FcDQ&t=9s

muse Thu 12-Aug-21 17:02:18

Sad news.
She played an excellent Mrs Hudson.
I think it was presenting a painting programme BlueBell. I also remember her and Lionel Blair as captains in Give Us A Clue.

Jaxjacky Thu 12-Aug-21 16:49:04

Loved her in Sherlock, RIP.

Grandmabatty Thu 12-Aug-21 16:47:20

It's so sad. I grew up watching her on TV, in films and series. She encapsulated much that was the 60s to me. RIP Una.

Anniebach Thu 12-Aug-21 16:45:00

RIP

Galaxy Thu 12-Aug-21 16:44:52

Oh that is sad. I dont really know why but she just came across as a really likeable person.

BlueBelle Thu 12-Aug-21 16:35:35

She was more recently in one of the art/sewing/pottery programmes
I think sewing was it ? She was very weeny

Hellogirl1 Thu 12-Aug-21 16:00:28

RIP

Kate1949 Thu 12-Aug-21 15:59:59

Oh what a shame. She was a lovely little thing back in the day. RIP Una.