The family of actress Barbara Leigh-Hunt, known for her role in “Pride and Prejudice”, has announced that the artist has died at the age of 88.
British actress Barbara Leigh-Hunt, known for her iconic portrayal of Lady Catherine de Bourgh in the 1995 BBC adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice,” has died at the age of 88. The information was confirmed by his family this Friday (27). Leigh-Hunt has had a wide and diverse career, being a notable presence in both British cinema and theatre.
According to a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the family said the actress died peacefully on September 16, at her home in Warwickshire, England. Although the date of his death was days earlier, the news was made public only more recently.
Film career
Barbara Leigh-Hunt also stood out for her participation in the film “Frenzy” (1972), directed by the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock. In the penultimate film of Hitchcock’s career, she played one of the victims of the famous “Tie Killer”, in a performance that earned her notoriety on the international film scene.
Recognition in the theater
In the theater Barbara had an equally brilliant career. She was one of the central figures of British theater and received the prestigious Olivier Award for her performance in “An Inspector Calls”, a play directed by Stephen Daldry. His performance in this classic also…
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