Liverpool's acting community is in mourning following the reported death of casting agent and actor Sylvie Gatrill over the weekend.
It is believed the Bootle -born star had been suffering from cancer.
Tony Schumacher, writer of the recent Liverpool-based BBC drama The Responder in which Sylvie appeared, posted: "So sorry to hear of the passing of the quite brilliant Sylvie Gatrill. Such a talented actress who was so important in helping set the tone of #TheResponder. My thoughts are with her family. #RIP."
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Her TV credits included playing Mrs Cullen in Bread, along with roles in Brookside and, in 2017, Little Boy Blue, about the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones.
Sylvie also ran the Hope Street -based training and talent agency Allstars Casting, representing actors, extras and models from Liverpool and helping them get roles in leading TV and theatre productions.
Many of its alumni took to social media to pay tribute to her after news of her death was announced.
Bread co-star Tony Nyland said: "I've just heard the sad news that the lovely, talented Sylvie Gatrill has died. Sylvie and me had a great time playing Edith and Hesketh Cullen in the BBC series "Bread." Deepest condolences to her family and friends."
A J Jones said: "Such a special lady, Taught so many kids from our city at her agency, Allstars. Helped us get our first credits and trained us for professional life. Her legacy will live on through all of us she inspired and taught! A true Liverpool Legend! RIP Sylv xxx"
Paul Carmichael said: "Utterly shocked to read that Sylvie Gatrill has passed on. Running in to her on Hope Street was always an absolute pleasure. A true legend and I consider myself blessed to have known her. RIP."
Charlie Griffiths said: "Such sad news to hear of the legend, Sylvie Gatrill, passing away. Thoughts are with her family & friends at this heartbreaking time. Thanks for the lessons & memories Sylvie, rest easy."
Em posted: "So sad to hear about the passing of Sylvie Gatrill. An incredible agent, actress, woman and an absolute joy to be around all the time. She always put others before herself and was the best first agent. You are absolutely someone I will remember forever. Rest easy."
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