By George Day • Published: 06 Apr 2020 • 18:02
Honor Blackman, best known for playing James Bond’s Pussy Galore and Cathy Gale in The Avengers, has died at the age of 94.
Her career spanned 80 years though she became a household name in the 1960s.
Her family released a statement to the Guardian, saying: “It’s with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Honor Blackman aged 94.
“She died peacefully of natural causes at her home in Lewes, Sussex, surrounded by her family. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her two children Barnaby and Lottie, and grandchildren Daisy, Oscar, Olive and Toby.
“As well as being a much-adored mother and grandmother, Honor was an actor of hugely prolific creative talent; with an extraordinary combination of beauty, brains and physical prowess, along with her unique voice and a dedicated work ethic, she achieved an unparalleled iconic status in the world of film and entertainment and with absolute commitment to her craft and total professionalism in all her endeavours she contributed to some of the great films and theatre productions of our times.”
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