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Vicar of Dibley actor Emma Chambers has died, aged 53

Published 17:12 24 Feb 2018 GMT

James Dawson
Vicar of Dibley actor Emma Chambers has died, aged 53

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"Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many"

Actress Emma Chambers, best known for playing Alice Tinker in the Vicar of Dibley, has died aged 53.

A statement from her agent said that Chambers died from natural causes and would be "greatly missed." It said: "Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many." As well as her role in the classic sitcom, she played memorable parts in Notting Hill and the TV adaptation of Martin Chuzzlewit. The Doncaster-born actress is survived by her husband, Ian Dunn. Tributes have poured in following the announcement of her passing: https://twitter.com/lizo_mzimba/status/967429838586957824 https://twitter.com/emmafreud/status/967434972310228994 https://twitter.com/HawkinsAshby/status/967431306111012864 https://twitter.com/lewispringle/status/967430421775634433

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Vicar of Dibley actor Emma Chambers has died, aged 53