Una Stubbs RIP

[memory man]

Una Stubbs, the English actress who played Mrs. Hudson in Sherlock, has died at the age of 84 following an illness, her agent confirmed to Deadline.

“Mum passed away quietly today with her family around her, in Edinburgh. We ask for privacy and understanding at this most difficult and sad of times,” a statement from the family read.

Stubbs was a stalwart of British TV and stage for six decades, breaking through in the 1960s with the film Summer Holiday, which starred Cliff Richard, before she landed the role of Rita Rawlings in the long-running sitcom Till Death Do Us Part; she also starred in the 1968 film of the same name.

Stubbs would go on to appear in Worzel Gummidge, The Worst Witch, Call The Midwife and many more series before portraying Mrs. Hudson in Sherlock opposite Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.

“We are desperately sad to have lost not only a wonderful actress, whose screen and stage career, spanning over 50 years, was so extraordinarily varied, from Till Death Us Do Part to Sherlock, as well as memorable performances in the West End, at the Old Vic, Donmar Warehouse, Sheffield Crucible and National Theatre, but also a wickedly funny, elegant, stylish, graceful, gracious and kind and constant friend. She was also a highly respected and exhibited artist. We will miss her enormously and remember her always,” her agent said in a statement.

The actress was married twice, to the actor Peter Gilmore (1958 – 1969) and the actor Nicky Henson (1969 – 1975). She had three children, including the composers Christian Henson and Joe Henson.

https://deadline.com/2021/08/una-stubbs ... 234813490/

[Firefly]

Sad news indeed.

[WHL]

Remember her from Alf Garnets daughter, days, and Worzel Gumage, great entertainer,, RIP

[kansas]

Absolutely loved her. Lovely bubbly lady who brightened up so many lives.