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Dame Thora Hird DBE (28 May 1911 – 15 March 2003) was an English actress. In a career spanning over 70 years, she appeared in more than 100 films, as well as many television roles, becoming a household name and a British institution.
In a career than spanned eight decades, Thora Hird was widely-regarded as one of Britain's finest character actresses. She made over 100 films as well as starring in a host of TV comedies and, as a straight actress, excelled in the works of playwright Alan Bennett.
Mar 15, 2003 · Actress Dame Thora Hird has died at the age of 91, her agent confirmed on Saturday. The veteran actress, who starred in Last Of The Summer Wine, suffered a stroke earlier this month at her...
In a career than spanned eight decades, Thora Hird was widely-regarded as one of Britain's finest character actresses. She made over 100 films as well as starring in a host of TV comedies and, as a straight actress, excelled in the works of playwright Alan Bennett.
Dame Thora Hird: Vintage northern lass. In a career lasting almost a century, Dame Thora Hird's solid screen presence and distinctive northern tones made her an enduring favourite with British...
She came from a theatrical family and at the age of three sang for soldiers wounded in the first world war. She had been staying at Brinsworth House, a retirement home for actors in southwest ...
Mar 18, 2003 · The distinguished actress Dame Thora Hird has died aged 91. In a career lasting almost a century, her solid screen presence and distinctive northern tones made her an enduring favourite with...
Mar 16, 2003 · Dame Thora Hird, one of Britain's best-loved character actresses, died yesterday at the age of 91. She had suffered a stroke last weekend.
Mar 17, 2003 · Dame Thora Hird , who has died aged 91, was the actress, comedienne and television presenter whose warmth, humanity and remarkable professional longevity made her a true candidate for that ...
Apr 14, 2023 · A tribute to the well-loved comedy actress Thora Hird, best known for her role in Last Of The Summer Wine.Obituary-based factual documentary giving a biograp...
