ACTRESS Gwyneth Powell, who appeared in the BBC series Grange Hill, has died at the age of 76, her agent has said. Powell was best known for playing headmistress Bridget McClusky between 1981 and 1991 and also appeared in Channel 4 comedy show Man Down.
Her representative Matthew Lacey said in a statement on behalf of the family that the actress died "after complications following a major operation." She died last Thursday in Brighton and the statement added: "She passed away peacefully, with her husband (Alan Leith) and niece at her bedside. "Gwyneth will be greatly missed by her adoring family and friends along with her many fans from multiple TV appearances." Patricia Hidalgo, director of BBC Children's and Education: "We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Gwyneth Powell. "Her famous portrayal of Mrs McClusky is one that will be fondly remembered by all those that grew up watching Grange Hill.
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Although she secured regular work and appeared in a series of TV dramas, her career accelerated after being cast in the children's series Grange Hill, about life in a comprehensive school.
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