Actor and theatre director lived with ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ author CS Lewis after being evacuated during Blitz
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Actor and theatre director lived with ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ author CS Lewis after being evacuated during Blitz
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The actor ran her own theatre company and was described by her daughter Emma as ‘feisty, outrageous, kind, loving and mischievous’
Other lives: Actor and theatre producer whose company brought hundreds of plays to coastal Suffolk
The author was known for her steamy novels, which focused on scandal and adultery in upper class society
Author published a number of books including ‘The Rector’s Wife’ and ‘A Village Affair’
Renowned author is being remembered as a ‘magical woman’ by cast of the hit Disney+ adaptation
The broadcaster and Childline founder is a passionate campaigner for assisted dying
