Doreen Mantle: One Foot In The Grave actress dies aged 97

Actress Doreen Mantle, best known for her role in the BBC comedy series One Foot In The Grave, has died aged 97.

She died “peacefully at home”, her agent said.

Mantle starred as Jean Warboys, the annoying friend of Victor Meldrew’s wife, in One Foot In The Grave.

She also appeared in the BBC detective series Father Brown, as well as Doctors.

Mantle also played Joy Fishwick in ITV soap Coronation Street.

Her other credits include My Family, Dirk Gently, Jam And Jerusalem, Doc Martin, Jonathan Creek and Yentl.

She won an Olivier Award in 1979 for her role in Death Of A Salesman in the National Theatre.

Mantle also featured in her one-woman show My Truth and Reconciliation, and appeared in 84 Charing Cross Road at The Ambassadors Theatre, as well as classic comedy Billy Liar at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

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In a statement, her agent said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client and much-loved stage, screen, and radio actress Doreen Mantle, aged 97.

“She died peacefully at home. She is survived by her two sons, four grandchildren and one brother.”