Actress Jean Marsh who co-created and starred in iconic Upstairs, Downstairs dies aged 90 after decades-long career
THE actress Jean Marsh, who co-created and starred in the iconic show Upstairs, Downstairs, has died aged 90.
The legend died at her London home on Sunday from complications with dementia.
The news was confirmed by her close friend, filmmaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
Jean starred in the iconic show Upstairs, Downstairs between 1971 to 1975 in England and from 1974 to 1977 in the US.
She earned seven Emmy awards for her part in the show, including the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1975 - as well as a Peabody award.
The show was set in Edwardian England and followed the lives of the wealthy Bellamy family and their servants.
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Jean played the role of Rose Buck, the head parlour maid - a firm but charming Cockney who became a fan favourite.
As well as Upstairs, Downstairs - which is widely held as a precursor to the enormously popular Downtown Abbey - the actress was also known for her part in the Doctor Who franchise.
Jean played Joan of England in The Crusade, then Sara Kingdom, a companion of the First Doctor, and finally a villain opposite the Seventh Doctor.
She married Jon Pertwee, the third Doctor, in 1955 - but the pair split in 1960.
Jean also co-created The House of Elliott - a TV show that ran in 1991.
Her other acting credits included Cleopatra in 1963, Frenzy in 1972, The Eagle Has Landed in 1976, The Changeling in 1980, Return to Oz in 1985, Willow in 1988, Fatherland in 1994, and Monarch in 2000.
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