Key takeaways:
- Legendary British actress and politician Glenda Jackson passed away at the age of 87
- Jackson won two Academy Awards for “Women in Love” and “A Touch of Class”
- She was elected to the British Parliament in 1992, and served as a Labour Party Member of Parliament until 2015
Legendary British actress and politician Glenda Jackson has passed away at the age of 87. Jackson’s agent Lionel Larner confirmed her death to CBS News, saying she died peacefully at her home in London early Thursday after a short illness.
Jackson was one of the biggest British stars of the 1960s and 70s, and won two Academy Awards, for “Women in Love” and “A Touch of Class.” She had recently completed filming ‘The Great Escaper’ in which she co-starred with Michael Caine.
In addition to her successful acting career, Jackson also had a successful career in politics. She was elected to the British Parliament in 1992, representing Hampstead and Highgate. She served as a Labour Party Member of Parliament until 2015, when she retired from politics.
Jackson’s death has been met with an outpouring of love and respect from her colleagues and fans. Her agent Lionel Larner said, “Glenda was a unique human being, a much loved and admired person. She will be greatly missed.”
Glenda Jackson was an icon of British culture, and her legacy will live on in her films, her political career, and the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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