Pauline Collins, 85, Shirley Valentine star passes away 'peacefully' after battle with Parkinson's disease, Nov., 2025

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In 1988, Collins starred in the one-woman play Shirley Valentine in London before taking the role to Broadway in 1989 and acting in the 1989 film adaptation with Tom Conti (pictured)

Shirley Valentine star Pauline Collins dies aged 85

Shirley Valentine actor Pauline Collins has died aged 85.

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Shirley Valentine actor Pauline Collins has died aged 85, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
''The actress passed away 'peacefully' in her London care home surrounded by her family having endured the disease for several years, her family said.

In a statement released on Sunday, which came to light on Thursday evening, her family said: 'Pauline was so many things to so many people, playing a variety of roles in her life.

'A bright, sparky, witty presence on stage and screen. Her illustrious career saw her play politicians, mothers and queens.''

The pair were one of Britain’s best-known acting couples, performing together in Upstairs, Downstairs (pictured) and Thomas & Sarah

 

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I loved her as Sarah in Upstairs Downstairs.

Rest in Peace Pauline.