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15th Feb 2020

Sex and the City star Lynn Cohen has died aged 86

Rudi Kinsella

Lynn Cohen

Cohen is perhaps best known for her role as Magda in Sex and the City.

Actress Lynn Cohen has died at the age of 86.

Cohen appeared in 13 episodes of the hit series as Magda, a Ukrainian housekeeper and nanny for Miranda Hobbes (played by Cynthia Nixon) and her family.

She also had recurring roles on popular shows including Damages, Nurse Jackie, Master of None, The Affair and Law and Order.

Sex and the City co-star Willie Garson (Stanford Blatch) paid tribute to the actress on Twitter, describing her as “wonderful”.

Cohen was also a respected Broadway actress.

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