Anecdotes

Both of her husbands died of cancer; her only son died in childhood of asthma.

Started on the stage as a teenage chorus girl.

During the 1950s she worked prolifically on television, presenting a chat show with her husband Roy Rich called "Rich and Rich" and appearing in many dramas.

She ran a hotel near Stratford during her RSC years.

She had twin baby girls with her husband Roy Rich.

Her father who was a commercial traveler also died of cancer.

Long-time actress with the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as the Birmingham Repertory Company (1936-1939).

Was the RSC's resident Mistress Page in "The Merry Wives of Windor", playing the role in 1964, 1968, 1975 and 1995.

She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1985 Queen's New Year Honours List for her services to drama.

Had two adopted daughters Casey and Gennet.