Nicola Pagett: Last News

The Guardian reports. Pagett, described as a 'glacial, beautiful presence' was best known for her role as Elizabeth Bellamy, the spoiled daughter of Richard and Lady Marjorie, in Upstairs, Downstairs in the 1970s.

Upstairs, Downstairs star Nicola Pagett had died at the age of 75.

UPSTAIRS, Downstairs star Nicola Pagett has died aged 75. The actress is said to have "died suddenly" on March 3 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

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 “So, if it was a success, it was a success because everyone in it was good rather than because the actor in it was well known."In Upstairs, Downstairs Nicola's character Elizabeth tied the knot with poet Lawrence Kirbridge, who wasn't interested in having sex, which prompted her to have an affair with his publisher before falling pregnant.Nicola decided to leave the drama after the second series, as she was concerned about being known for just one role at the time. The star also portrayed Elizabeth Fanschawe in the 1973 telefilm Frankenstein: The True Story.She then went on to become the star of the 10-episode 1977 miniseries Anna Karenina.Nicola also acted opposite Only Fools And Horses actor David Jason in comedy drama A Bit Of A Do in

Upstairs, Downstairs star Nicola Pagett has died at the age of 75.

Nicola Pagett, who portrayed the rebellious daughter Elizabeth Bellamy on the acclaimed 1970s British miniseries Upstairs, Downstairs, died Wednesday of complications from a brain tumor, The Guardianreported. She was 75.