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Catherine Jane Mitchell (15 October 1966 – 16 August 2015), known professionally as Kitty McGeever, was an English actress and comedian. She was the first blind actress to be cast in a British soap opera, playing the fictional character Lizzie Lakely in Emmerdale from April 2009 to March 2013.
Aug 18, 2015 · Kitty McGeever, who played Lizzie Lakely in Emmerdale, was the first blind actress to have a starring role in a British soap. She lost her sight at 33 due to diabetes complications and died in 2015 after donating her organs.
Kitty McGeever (1966-2015) was an English actress and comedian, known for Emmerdale Farm, B. Monkey and The Unfolding. She trained at Rada and performed stand-up comedy on the circuit.
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Aug 17, 2015 · Emmerdale actress Kitty McGeever has died. The actress passed away surrounded by her family, a spokeswoman for Emmerdale told ITV news.
Aug 17, 2015 · Kitty McGeever, who became the first blind actress on a UK soap when she joined Emmerdale, has died aged 44. She was described by the TV show's spokeswoman as "a great talent and a true inspiration to all who worked with her".
Aug 18, 2015 · Kitty McGeever, who has died from long term health problems aged 48, became the first registered blind actress to have a starring role in a British soap when she joined the cast of Emmerdale in...
Aug 18, 2015 · Emmerdale actress Kitty McGeever, who became the first blind actress to have a starring role in a British soap, has died at the age of 44. McGeever played the character of Lizzie Lakely for...
