Sylvia Syms has died at the age of 89, her family have announced.
The legendary actress, who had roles in EastEnders and Doctor Who, “died peacefully” early on Friday at Denville Hall, a care home in London for those in the entertainment industry.
A statement from her children, Beatie and Ben Edney, said: “Our mother, Sylvia, died peacefully this morning. She has lived an amazing life and gave us joy and laughter right up to the end. Just yesterday we were reminiscing together about all our adventures. She will be so very missed.
