Brigit Forsyth dead: Actress who starred in Doctor Who, Still Open All Hours & The Bill dies ‘peacefully’ aged 83

STILL Open All Hours star Brigit Forsyth has died aged 83.

The actress died peacefully in her sleep on Friday surrounded by family, her agent Mark Pemberton said.

In a statement, Pemberton paid tribute to Brigit’s “varied and notable career in stage, screen and radio”.

He added: “She was in many radio plays on the BBC over the years and also featured in the Radio 4 sitcom Ed Reardon’s Week.

“A talented musician, Brigit played the cello, sang and composed, and in later years played with several bands including The Fircones.”