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Glenda Jackson has died

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FannyCornforth Thu 15-Jun-23 11:57:42

The actor and politician has died aged 87.
A formidable woman

GrannyGravy13 Thu 15-Jun-23 11:59:07

She was definitely a force of nature

RIP 💐

VB000 Thu 15-Jun-23 12:01:45

Sorry to hear that, RIP flowers

Grandmabatty Thu 15-Jun-23 12:07:54

I am very sorry to hear that. She was a fabulous actor and a formidable politician. May she rest in peace

nanna8 Thu 15-Jun-23 12:11:29

Sad to hear that. A wonderful actor.

merlotgran Thu 15-Jun-23 12:11:43

I was sorry to hear the news. She was marvellous in the TV series Elizabeth R.

Galaxy Thu 15-Jun-23 12:12:15

Oh no.

eazybee Thu 15-Jun-23 12:35:55

I was sorry to learn that. She was a wonderful actress. I saw her first at Stratford where she dominated the stage, but in many other things as well.

Charleygirl5 Thu 15-Jun-23 12:56:03

I did not realise her advanced age. So sad.

Blossoming Thu 15-Jun-23 12:57:24

So sad, such a wonderful talented lady.

Smileless2012 Thu 15-Jun-23 12:59:43

RIP for a wonderful actress flowers

vintage1950 Thu 15-Jun-23 13:29:12

She was marvellous in 'Elizabeth Is Missing'. It might be on BBC catch-up. What an amazing woman.

TerriBull Thu 15-Jun-23 13:30:20

Sorry to hear this sad news. A very talented and much admired woman in both her public guises. Her recent role in "Elizabeth is missing" proved she was very much a force to be reckoned with in the acting world.

RIP Glenda

Grantanow Thu 15-Jun-23 14:30:14

RIP a great actor.

sodapop Thu 15-Jun-23 16:03:51

A very talented lady in many areas. RIP Glenda thanks

Anniebach Thu 15-Jun-23 16:36:15

RIP

Elegran Thu 15-Jun-23 16:50:59

I was just thinking about her this morning. Whenever I squash an onion to loosen the layers I remember a scene in "A Touch of Class" She had learnt from her lover a clever way to loosen the leaves of a lettuce by turning it upside down and pressing down on it. Then she sees a female friend doing exactly the same and realises that her lover must have taught the friend the trick too - so what else had they shared?

Mollygo Thu 15-Jun-23 17:11:32

Sorry to hear that. RIP Glenda. I’ve seen her in a few productions, but the one that immediately sprang to mind, was her performance with Morecambe and Wise. I hope if they put a program about her life on, it includes that sketch.

welbeck Thu 15-Jun-23 17:21:31

A Touch of Class (1973) - Glenda Jackson as Vickie Allessio

Vickie Allessio : I'm sorry to bother you at this late hour, but do you have oregano?
Dora French : Christ, I hope not! I had a checkup last week.

TerriBull Thu 15-Jun-23 17:27:58

It would be good if a Touch of Class turned up on IPlayer, I 'd like to see that again. I enjoyed many of her early films, apart from Women in Love Bloody Sunday was another.

MerylStreep Thu 15-Jun-23 17:33:38

In the late 60s I unknowingly entertained her and Richard Green on my boat.
It’s wasn’t until they left that near neighbours came and told me who they were.
I didn’t recognise her. All I remember was that they were very interested in buying a boat and sailing. That’s what they were looking for.
Maybe if id recognised her the afternoon wouldn’t have been so relaxed.

avitorl Thu 15-Jun-23 18:19:24

She was a wonderful person who made a positive difference during her lifetime.

Glorianny Thu 15-Jun-23 18:40:12

Great actress and a wonderful and caring politician. She put her beliefs into action and almost lived two lives in one lifetime. RIP Glenda

silverlining48 Thu 15-Jun-23 19:05:16

I spent a day with Glenda, she bought me lunch and we talked about things other than Showbusiness . I think she appreciated time just talking about every day stuff and our children. We corresponded briefly after but I knew she was busy so did not pursue it.
She was great company and we both enjoyed the day we had.
I am sorry to hear that she has died,

Wyllow3 Thu 15-Jun-23 19:26:19

RIP Glenda - strong, courageous, caring constituency MP, and very bright.

My, I would have liked to see her "Lear".