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Angela Pleasance has passed away at the age of 84.
The accomplished actress, known for her role as Monica Sutton on the iconic series Coronation Street, was the daughter of Donald Pleasance, famed for his role in You Only Live Twice, and Miriam Raymond.
Angela’s breakthrough in cinema came in 1973 with her performance in Hitler: The Last Ten Days, which paved the way for her appearances in a number of horror films such as From Beyond the Grave and Symptoms.
Her talent also shone in period dramas, where she portrayed characters like Catherine Howard in The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Lady Bertram in Mansfield Park, and Mrs. Grantly in The Barchester Chronicles.
In a heartfelt statement, Angela’s agency commemorated her illustrious career and contributions to the arts.
It read: ‘We are very sad to announce the passing of our dear client, Angela Pleasance. We were honoured to represent Angela, who built a career of quiet distinction spanning more than five decades.’
Coronation Street star Angela Pleasance has died at the age of 84, with tributes pouring in for beloved actress and daughter of Bond villain (pictured in 1989)
The actress, who starred as Monica Sutton on Coronation Street, was the daughter of You Only Live Twice star Donald Pleasance (pictured together in 1973) and his wife, Miriam Raymond
Angela is pictured on ITV’s Coronation Street in 1968
The statement continued: ‘After training at RADA, she made her stage debut in 1964 as Titania in a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
‘She went on to perform at the National Theatre and in the West End in productions including Ghetto, The Hothouse, and The Cherry Orchard.
‘Angela also became closely associated with classic British horror, delivering memorable performances in films such as From Beyond the Grave, The Godsend, and Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York.
‘In these roles, she brought remarkable depth and unease to complex, often enigmatic characters.
‘Alongside her film work, Angela remained a constant presence on British television, with credits ranging from period drama to modern series such as Doctor Who and Happy Valley.
‘She was also well known for her portrayal of Catherine Howard in the BBC series The Six Wives of Henry VIII.
‘While never defined by any one genre, her contribution to the British industry remains a distinctive and much-admired part of her legacy. Our thoughts are with her family at this very sad time.’
Tributes instantly began flooding in, with fans penning: ‘Great talent great loss. Condolences for family and friends. A beautiful actress ❤️’;
‘This is so sad she was wonderfully talented. Rest in Peace beautiful ❤️’; ;Very sad to hear this. She was a wonderful actress ❤️’; ‘She was fabulous, very sad to hear this ❤️❤️ Rip x’
‘A wonderful character actor. RIP’; ‘So sad to hear of this. Condolences to her family. She was a wonderful and talented actress ❤️’;
‘Magnificent in the BBC’s version of Trollope’s The Barchester Chronicles… I just remember thinking how subtle and believable she was. I hope her family reads these posts and it is of some comfort’.
Angela’s agency paid tribute to the late star in a statement that noted her career highlights
Tributes instantly began flooding in, with fans praising her acting skills
Angela was introduced to the acting world by her father Donald, who was famed for his role as Bond villian Ernst Stavro Blofeld (pictured, right, with Sean Connery)
Angela was introduced to the acting world by her father Donald, who was famed for his role as Bond villian Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
Donald also starred as psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Loomis in Halloween and four of its sequels.
He was appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his services to drama by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994.
Donald died in 1995 at the age of 75.