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Magdalene Dalziel & Susan Knox

Ann Davies dead: EastEnders and Doctor Who star dies aged 87

Doctor Who and EastEnders star Ann Davies has passed away aged 87.

The actress was the beloved wife of late The Good Life star Richard Briers.

She had two daughters, Katie Briers and Endeavour star Lucy Briers.

Ann's tragic death was sadly confirmed by her agent on Thursday, who hailed his client as "lovely".

Barry Langford tweeted: "Sadly my lovely client of 34 years Ann Davies passed away yesterday.

"A superb actress with TV credits including #DoctorWho and #TheSculptress, Ann was devoted to her beloved late husband #RichardBriers and their daughters Lucy and Kate.

"She will be very much missed. #RIP Annie".

Tributes have been paid to the actress, who also starred in Grange Hill.

(Daily Mirror)

The talented actress played the role of Jenny in Doctor Who in a series of episodes alongside William Hartnell as the Time Lord.

Following her time on Doctor Who, Ann went on to play Mrs Singleton in Grange Hill in the 1990s.

She also appeared in an episode of Doctors.

Ann starred with her famous other half in Peter’s Friends in 1992 and In the Bleak Midwinter in 1995.

They also appeared together in the radio adaptation of TV series Brothers in Law

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