Angela Pleasence, ‘Coronation Street’ and ‘Casualty’ Star, Dies at 84
Filmogaz.com can confirm Angela Pleasence, ‘Coronation Street’ and ‘Casualty’ star, dies at 84. Her talent agency announced her death in a social media statement on 10 April 2026. The notice praised a career that spanned more than five decades.
Early life and training
Pleasence was born in Chapeltown, Sheffield, in South Yorkshire. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Her parents were actor Donald Pleasence and Miriam Raymond.
Stage beginnings
She made her stage debut in 1964 at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. She played Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Later work included performances at the National Theatre and in the West End.
Notable theatre credits
- Ghetto
- The Hothouse
- The Cherry Orchard
Film career
Pleasence appeared in several British horror films. Her notable titles included From Beyond the Grave, The Godsend and Symptoms. Her first major movie role came in Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973).
She also worked on high-profile projects. She had a role in Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York. Her final film credit was as Mother in Your Highness (2011).
Television work
Pleasence had a long television résumé. She appeared in Coronation Street as Monica Sutton. She also guest-starred in Casualty, The Bill and The Expert.
Her period drama work included The Six Wives of Henry VIII, where she played Catherine Howard. She appeared in Doctor Who, portraying Queen Elizabeth I. She later featured in The Sarah Jane Adventures and Whitechapel.
Her last television acting role was in 2016. She played Winnie across two episodes of Happy Valley.
Agency statement and tributes
The talent agency said they were honoured to represent her. They described her work as quietly distinguished. The statement highlighted her stage training and range.
Fans and colleagues offered condolences online. Messages praised her talent and contribution to British screen and stage. The agency asked for privacy for the family at this time.
