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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

Litterpicker Thu 15-Jun-23 22:34:24

Such a great actor. I wish I had seen her on stage. I love Sunday, Bloody Sunday. She was wonderful as Stevie Smith (the poet) too - an underrated film, I think.

I wish she’d been my MP!

Foxygloves Thu 15-Jun-23 22:43:44

vintage1950

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

Elizabeth is Missing has just been repeated on BBC4 so will be available on iplayer.

Sweetpeasue Thu 15-Jun-23 22:54:16

A very talented actress and certainly a principled amd courageous woman. RIP.
Thankyou Foxygloves I saw Elizabeth is Missing and would love to see this again.

Primrose53 Thu 15-Jun-23 23:10:03

Champagne socialist! 😉

Callistemon21 Thu 15-Jun-23 23:14:05

Glenda was a fine and versatile actor and a committed politician.

RIP Glenda Jackson

Ladyripple Thu 15-Jun-23 23:14:46

A friend I did Sick Children’s Nursing with was Nanny to her son Daniel,that was in 1969.She had a wonderful time with the family,

Lumiere Fri 16-Jun-23 00:12:23

The glib response from Primrose53 is so disrespectful
A wonderful actress, from working, class roots, her mother was a cleaner, her father, a painter and decorator
Respect goes a long way you know

Lumiere Fri 16-Jun-23 00:13:53

Oh and winking emojis when someone has just died, really?

Kandinsky Fri 16-Jun-23 07:08:27

Great actor.
Loved her in ‘a touch of class’

BigBertha1 Fri 16-Jun-23 07:14:35

A great actress and dynamic politician. RIP xx

Aldom Fri 16-Jun-23 07:18:00

Sad news indeed. A life well lived. RIP flowers

Riverwalk Fri 16-Jun-23 07:19:57

Primrose53

Champagne socialist! 😉

What a derogatory term for an Oscar-winning actress and serious politician who has just died!

RIP Glenda Jackson.

Chocolatelovinggran Fri 16-Jun-23 08:25:16

A remarkable actor and a formidable political activist. Primrose, she was a socialist who wanted champagne for everyone, not just the elite few. If that makes her a champagne socialist, then I'm proud to say, so am I.

hollysteers Fri 16-Jun-23 08:30:03

Another talented person from ‘over the water’ Birkenhead gone. Memorable films and a woman of integrity (not many of those in Westminster these days).
And what’s wrong with being a champagne socialist? I’m left leaning but like a glass of champagne!

Primrose53 Fri 16-Jun-23 09:24:41

Lumiere

Oh and winking emojis when someone has just died, really?

There were some really nasty comments about Nadine Dorries on her thread and she is still alive!! GJ is hardly likely to be bothered by an emoji now is she?

westendgirl Fri 16-Jun-23 09:30:22

No but other people might be .
The comment was out of order , never mind the emoji.

Cambsnan Fri 16-Jun-23 11:38:51

I get that this needed to be reported but yesterday this was first on the news, above all those poor people who dies in the sea off Greece. I guess some people matter more! sad.

Twopence Fri 16-Jun-23 11:56:59

I remember chatting to her once when she was out canvassing with the local Labour Party candidate. Wonderful actress.

Primrose53 Fri 16-Jun-23 12:26:56

westendgirl

No but other people might be .
The comment was out of order , never mind the emoji.

It wasn’t out of order. That’s what she was! A champagne socialist.

Nowhere near as bad as comments made about Nadine Dorries who is still alive.

westendgirl Fri 16-Jun-23 12:35:58

What exactly is a champagne socialist in your view , Primrose?

Seagull72 Fri 16-Jun-23 12:48:43

Wonderful, talented actress. RIP.

Mollygo Fri 16-Jun-23 13:11:17

westendgirl

What exactly is a champagne socialist in your view , Primrose?

Yes, do tell us Primrose. I’d love to know what you mean and why you think it applies to Glenda Jackson.

cc Fri 16-Jun-23 13:12:34

westendgirl

No but other people might be .
The comment was out of order , never mind the emoji.

I agree.

Joni Fri 16-Jun-23 13:22:39

so sad another great person gone. RIP Glenda xx

margauxbordeaux Fri 16-Jun-23 13:51:38

All my condolences to the family and Dear ones of the deceased. R.I.P.