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Shirley Knight dead: Sweet Bird of Youth Oscar-nominated star dies aged 83

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Actress Shirley Knight has died aged 83, her daughter said in a statement. The Oscar-nominated star died today from natural causes.

Shirley's daughter Kaitlin Hopkins took to Facebook to share the heartbreaking news of her mum's death. A statement read: "Early this morning April 22nd you passed away, and your sweet soul left us for a better place.

I was at your side and you went peacefully. To me, you were 'just mom', to some you were 'Miss Knight', 'Miss Shirley', 'Mama Shirley' (to my students), 'Shirl the Girl' (to your friends), and 'Shirley Knight' to your fans." Knight was nominated for two Oscars during the early stages of her career before going on to land several film, TV and stage roles.

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