Angela Thorne dead: British actress who played Margaret Thatcher dies aged 84
Penelope Keith (left) and Angela Thorne (right)
British actress Angela Thorne has died at the age of 84, her family has confirmed.
Angela's son Rupert Penry-Jones, 52, who is also an actor, confirmed his mother's death.
In a statement, he said: “The actress Angela Thorne died peacefully at her home on the 16th of June. She was 84 years old.
“She was the beloved wife of Peter Penry Jones, and is survived by her two sons Rupert and Laurie Penry Jones and her grandchildren, Florence, Peter, Giorgio and Delilah.
Angela was best known for her role in To The Manor Born but had a coveted career on TV and on stage
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“We will all miss her very much.”
Angela was best known for her role in To The Manor Born but had a coveted career on TV and on stage.
She played Marjory Frobisher in the BBC sitcom opposite Penelope Keith from 1979 to 1981.
Angela later made several appearances in long-running shows such as Midsomer Murders.
She was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in Anyone for Denis?
Angela trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
She later performed in repertory seasons.
Angela also made appearances in Three Up, Two down and police drama series Heartbeat.
Angela Thorne on the advertisement for Anyone for Denis?
She also appeared in the stage adaptation of Alexander Mackendrick’s 1955 black comedy The Ladykillers in 2013.
Angela appeared alongside Death In Paradise’s Ralf Little, Grass actor Simon Day and Gregory’s Girl actor John Gordon Sinclair.
Rupert followed in his mother's footsteps, with performances as Adam Carter in Spooks and DI Joseph Chandler in Whitechapel.
Angela's other son Laurence Penry-Jones is also an actor.
Her husband Peter Penry-Jones, who also appeared in To The Manor Born, died of bowel cancer in 2009 at the age of 70.