Fenella Fielding, the veteran British actress who starred in Carry On films and the classic Sixties television series The Prisoner, has died at the age of 90.
The Press Association reports that Fielding, whose career spanned seven decades on stage and screen, suffered a stroke two weeks ago and passed away on Tuesday.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: "We are very sad to announce that Fenella Fielding OBE passed away this afternoon on Tuesday September 11.
"This follows a severe stroke two weeks ago. During that time, she has been very comfortable and always looked tranquil and divine. And always wearing her eyelashes!
"Miss Fielding was an incredible talent. That voice! A unique woman, much loved by family, friends and fans. She will be missed tremendously."
Famous for her husky voice, Fielding appeared in Carry On Regardless (1961) and as femme fatale Valeria Watt in the iconic horror spoof Carry On Screaming! (1966).
Along with voicing the Loudspeaker Announcer and Telephone Operator in The Prisoner, her other screen credits included Guest House Paradiso (1999) and the series Skins, Uncle Jack, The Morecambe & Wise Show, The Pickwick Papers and The Avengers.
Fans have been paying tribute...
#FennellaFielding https://t.co/JxJFcPYxlp
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) September 11, 2018
What a woman!! #FenellaFielding pic.twitter.com/Pn4YZL72hy
— jennie wilks (@jenniewilks1) September 11, 2018
So sad to hear of the death of the fabulous #FenellaFielding. Growing up listening to her amazing recordings, especially Noel Coward's 'Tonight at 8.30' with Kenneth Williams. Superb.
— Helen Lloyd (@HelenLloydAudio) September 11, 2018
Do you mind if I smoke? RIP Carry On Screaming star Fenella Fielding 😢 pic.twitter.com/ZaCFYbAEJG
— Michael Vincent (@megafonemick) September 11, 2018
Sad to learn that the wonderful actress and comedian Fenella Fielding OBE, who many will remember as star of the #CarryOn classic 'Carry On Screaming' and dozens of other Film, Tv and Stage appearances. Like many I tohhgt she was marvellous. #RIPFenellaFielding pic.twitter.com/kS5MoLnWJd
— Craig Wilde (@craigwilde) September 11, 2018
