Nicola Pagett

Nicola Pagett, who has died of a brain tumour aged 75, soared to stardom in the television period drama Upstairs Downstairs as Elizabeth, a Conservative politician’s headstrong, rebellious daughter bringing her passionately held socialist beliefs and tortured love to the Bellamy household of 165 Eaton Place, in London’s posh Belgravia district.The drama, following the lives of a wealthy family and their servants in the first three decades of the 20th century, gripped up to 300 million viewers in 50 countries over five series between 1971 and 1975, and won seven Emmy Awards in the US.Pagett, keen to take other roles,...

Upstairs, Downstairs star Nicola Pagett has died at the age of 75. The actress is said to have 'died suddenly' on March 3 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. A friend of Nicola's told The Guardian she had dealt 'stoically' with her illness. Nicola was best known for playing...

Fans of Upstairs, Downstairs star Nicola Pagett have paid tribute to her after it was revealed she died 'suddenly' at the age of 75 after battling a brain tumour. The actress passed away on March 3 after 'stoically dealing with her illness', according to The Guardian, and people heaped praise on the late star by calling her 'gifted' and 'one of the finest actresses in the world.'