Rest in peace, Glenda Jackson 🤍 The actress and Member of Parliament has passed away at the age 87.
was described thus: “small and slight, her face crumpled like an old £5 note. She looks out of place amid the glitz of London’s Langham hotel – she smokes and swears like a trooper and, at 80, she is as single-minded as ever.” The actress-turned-Labour politician, who fought fiercely against Thatcherism and Blairism respectively, has never been one to mince her words; whether speaking in the Hollywood spotlight, the backbenches of parliament or while treading the boards.
is set to open in London. Featuring work by some of the most revered photographers of our age, including Shirley Baker, Karen Knorr and Alasdair McLellan, who co-curated the show alongside writer Lucy Kamara Moore and Christopher Bailey, it promises a nuanced representation of 20th century British life through a lens.
Yet, in 1992, Glenda Jackson announced she would be retiring from acting to enter into the world of politics, becoming the Labour MP for Hampstead Heath. Arguably, the two are not dissimilar professions, and the gravel-toned speeches Jackson delivered in parliament were akin to impassioned monologues. An outspoken critic of Blair, she was strongly opposed to the raising of tuition fees and called for an enquiry into the Iraq War.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Oscar-winning actress and Labour MP Glenda Jackson dies aged 87Double Oscar-winning actress and former Labour MP Glenda Jackson has died aged 87
Read more »
Oscar-winning actress and former MP Glenda Jackson dies aged 87 after 'brief illness'Oscar-winning actress and former Labour MP Glenda Jackson dies aged 87 after 'brief illness'
Read more »
Oscar-winning film star turned Labour MP Glenda Jackson dies aged 87BREAKING: Glenda Jackson, a two-time Academy Award-winning actress and politician, has died aged 87
Read more »
Oscar-winning actress turned Labour MP Glenda Jackson dies age 87Veteran actress and former politician Glenda Jackson has 'died peacefully' after a brief illness at the age of 87, her agent has confirmed in a statement on Thursday 15 June
Read more »
Double Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson dies aged 87 'after a brief illness'DOUBLE Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson has died aged 87 after a brief illness. The actress-turn former Labour MP peacefully passed away this morning at her home in London, her agent said. Glen…
Read more »
Glenda Jackson: Oscar-winning actress and former MP dies at 87Her agent says she died peacefully on Thursday after a brief illness, with her family at her side.
Read more »