An award-winning film director who was stabbed to death in her home in London had moved to the capital after 'losing everything' from her life as a 'movie star'.
Jennifer Abbott, 69, was stabbed to death in her council flat in Camden on Friday just days after she was last seen by neighbours walking her pet Corgi Prince.
She was discovered wrapped in a blanket with tape over her mouth by her niece and neighbours, who broke into her home after growing concerned for her welfare, pals said.
The Metropolitan Police are now hunting for her killer, who is believed to have made off with her diamond-encrusted Rolex after it went missing from her address.
Locals told MailOnline Ms Abbott, known professionally as Sarah Steinberg, had lived at the address for over 10 years, having moved over from the US where she would often rub shoulders with A-list celebrities.
