Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson dies at 87

Oscar-winning histrion and erstwhile MP Glenda Jackson has died astatine the property of 87, her cause has said.

In a statement, Lionel Larner said: "Glenda Jackson, two-time Academy Award-winning histrion and politician, died peacefully astatine her location successful Blackheath, London this greeting aft a little unwellness with her household astatine her side.

"She precocious completed filming The Great Escaper successful which she co-starred with Michael Caine."

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