Renowned actress Brigit Forsyth, celebrated for her roles in iconic TV sitcoms such as Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads and Still Open All Hours, passed away at the age of 83.
Hailing from Edinburgh, Forsyth embarked on her acting journey in 1971 with a notable role in the Roald Dahl-penned thriller, The Night Digger. Throughout the 1970s, she charmed audiences as Thelma in the comedic gem Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? and its accompanying film.
Her versatile career included contributions to TV dramas like Playing the Field and Boon. Forsyth peacefully departed in her sleep on Friday, surrounded by family, as confirmed by her agent Mark Pemberton.
Pemberton highlighted her extensive career in stage, screen, and radio, spanning theatres from the West End to the National Theatres of England & Scotland. On the small screen, she graced 1980s sitcoms like Tom, Dick and Harriet, Sharon and Elsie, and took on the role of a doctor in the short-lived ITV soap opera, The Practice.
In her later years, Forsyth charmed audiences as Madge in Still Open All Hours, leaving her mark on the BBC comedy from 2013 to 2019. Not only an accomplished actress, but she also showcased her musical talents, playing the cello, singing, and composing. Additionally, she collaborated with various bands, including The Fircones.
Known for her love of collaboration, Forsyth established the theatre company Word Mills Productions in 2016. Pemberton fondly remembered her contributions to radio plays on the BBC and her role in the Radio 4 sitcom Ed Reardon’s Week.
Her television presence extended beyond sitcoms, with guest appearances in The Bill, Doctor Who, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, and Coronation Street. The pinnacle of her public recognition came in 2002 when she became the subject of the biographical show This Is Your Life.
