Coronation Street star Angela Pleasence dies

She also appeared in Casualty and Doctor Who among other shows

Pleasence, from Chapeltown in Sheffield had a long career which saw her appear in a number of popular TV shows including Coronation Street, the Bill, The possessed, The Expert, Casualty and Doctor Who.

She was also the daughter of acting legend Donald Pleasence.

In a statement shared on social media, her agency said: "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.

"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.