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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Harding

Doctor Who film star and British screen actor dies aged 87

  • Actor Jill Curzon, best known for her role in the Doctor Who spin-off film Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 AD, has died peacefully at her home in Spain at the age of 87.
  • Curzon starred as Louise opposite Peter Cushing in the 1966 sci-fi adventure and also appeared alongside Hollywood greats such as Cliff Robertson and Robert Wagner.
  • Her extensive career included roles in British productions like Dr Syn, Alias The Scarecrow and working with comedy legends Morecambe and Wise in The Intelligence Men.
  • Her friend and co-author, Pete Sims, confirmed her passing, describing her as a kind, generous person with a significant 'zest for life' who loved recounting stories from her career.
  • Beyond film, Curzon graced television screens in popular series such as The Saint, The Champions, and The Dick Emery Show, and is survived by her daughter, Michelle King, and grandson, Taj.

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Jill Curzon death: Doctor Who star from Dalek spin-off film dies, aged 87

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