Actress Sylvia Syms dies at the age of 89, her family reveal
Actress Sylvia Syms who starred in Ice Cold In Alex and Victim dies at the age of 89, her family reveal
- The former Eastenders actress ‘died peacefully’ early on Friday, her children say
- The 89-year-old was living in Denville Hall, a care home for entertainment stars
Actress Sylvia Syms, best known for the films Ice Cold In Alex and Victim, has died at the age of 89, her family said.
The former Eastenders star ‘died peacefully’ early on Friday at Denville Hall, a care home in London for those in the entertainment industry, at the age of 89.
A statement from her children, Beatie and Ben Edney, said: ‘Our mother, Sylvia, died peacefully this morning. She has lived an amazing life and gave us joy and laughter right up to the end. Just yesterday we were reminiscing together about all our adventures. She will be so very missed.
Sylvia Syms, 89, (pictured) has died, her family has announced
She is pictured with Adam Ant in Joe Orton’s Entertaining Mr Sloane at the Manchester Royal Exchange.
‘We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Denville Hall for the truly excellent care they have taken of our Mum over the past year.’
The beloved actress is best known for her her roles in the films Woman in a Dressing Gown and Ice Cold in Alex, but also appeared in and Doctor Who.
Born on January 6, 1934, was educated at convent schools before receiving dramatic training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She made her stage debut in a production of “The Apple Cart” in 1954.
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