Cliff Richard pays tribute to ‘amazing’ Una Stubbs after her death at the age of 84

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IR Cliff Richard paid tribute to “awesome” and “awesome” actress Una Stubbs after her death at the age of 84.

She is best known for her roles in the film Summer Vacation and in the BBC sitcoms Until Our Death Is Part, in Illness and in Health.

Her agent confirmed her death on Thursday.

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Sir Cliff, who starred alongside Stubbs in Summer Holiday, called her “awesome” and “awesome” in a video uploaded to social media.

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“She was the most exciting person to be with, she was funny, and she could really do anything – act, dance, even sing,” he added.

“Anyway, she left us and all I want to say is that I personally will miss her very much and I know our industry in general will miss her very much.

“Her talent, her joy, all that she would have stayed with us all. While we remember her, she will always be with us.”

Born in Hertfordshire in 1937, Stubbs has worked in film, television and theater for decades, including her most recent role as Mrs. Hudson on the BBC series Sherlock opposite Benedict Cumberbatch.

A statement from her family said: “My mother passed away peacefully today with her family around her, in Edinburgh. We ask for privacy and understanding in these most difficult and sad times.”

Her agent, Rebecca Blonde, said: “We are deeply saddened that not only have we lost an amazing actress, her career on screen and stage, spanning more than 50 years, has been extraordinarily diverse, from Till Death Us Do Part to Sherlock, as well as performances that never fail. You forget the West End, the Old Vic, the Donmar Warehouse, the Sheffield Crucible and the National Theatre, but also a sinisterly funny friend, elegant, elegant, graceful, generous, kind and enduring.

“She was also a very respected and on show artist. We will miss her very much and always remember her.”

The 1963 film Summer Holiday helped make Stubbs a name after she starred in the musical alongside Sir Cliff.

She went on to star in the BBC sitcom Until the Death of Us Do the Part and its sequel In Illness and Health, she played Rita Rawlings.

Una Stubbs in 1968 (PA) / PA Wire

Other well-known television roles include Aunt Sally in Worzel Gummidge and Miss Bat in The Worst Witch, as well as a role in the Fawlty Towers episode The Anniversary.

She first appeared on screen in the 1950s in series such as Benny Hill and Rush Hour.

After her role as Sandy in Summer Vacation, she appeared in Sir Cliff’s next film Wonderful Life and later in his BBC television series It’s Cliff Richard!

Sir Cliff Richard with Una Stubbs (Barry Batchelor / PA) / PA Wire

For several years, she was a team captain on the weekly game show Give Us A Clue in the 1980s, and has also appeared in Heartbeat, Benidorm, Victoria Wood’s We’d To Apologize, The Catherine Tate Show, and Agatha Christie’s Marple.

She also played Carolyn Bishop on the BBC series EastEnders, and most recently appeared in The Durrells, Call The Midwife and Midsomer Murders.

In addition to her work as an actress, Stubbs was also a keen amateur painter and had her work exhibited at the Royal Academy in London.

Stubbs was married to actor Peter Gilmore from 1958 to 1969, with whom she adopted her son Jason, and then married Nikki Henson in 1969, before their separation in 1975.

The couple had two sons, Joe and Christian, both of whom are composers.

Christian wrote on Twitter: “Some may have known her as Rita, and Sally as Pat or Hudson, but to my brother and I she was known as Mum.

“Thanks for everything RIP Mom.”

Cumberbatch described Sherlock Stubbs’ star as “a wonderful friend, talented, elegant, kind, cheerful and honest.”

He added in a statement to the Palestinian News Agency: “It is a pleasure to work with laughter and laughter. Very humble but very good.

“She lit up the room and will be sorely missed by all those fortunate enough to know her, but she will forever be remembered with fondness and love.”

EastEnders paid tribute to Stubbs in a tweet, saying, “We are SO sad to hear the heartbreaking news of Una Stubbs’ passing.

Playing Carolyn Bishop, Honey’s aunt, Una will always be a much-loved part of the East Enders family.

“Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Rip.”

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