British Actor Jane Lapotaire Dies at Age of Eighty-One
Famous British actress Jane Lapotaire has died at the age of eighty-one, with her death confirmed by a Royal Shakespeare Company spokesperson on Thursday following reports that she passed away March five. Tributes from fans have begun pouring out for what is described as one of Britain's truly brilliant actresses who was celebrated both in The Crown and Downton Abbey roles earlier this year but also won the 1980 Tony Award playing Edith Piaf herself a decade ago on Broadway stage which remains her only performance there.
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1Jane Lapotaire passed away on March 5 at the age of 81.
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2The actress was known for her roles in The Crown, Downton Abbey, and Lady Jane before winning a Tony Award. No cause or location specific to death has been disclosed by authorities.
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Jane Lapotaire dies at age 81; cause of death not disclosed.
— (Deadline)"The Crown" and "Downton Abbey" star Jane Lapotaire has died. The Tony Award-winning actress passed away on March 5, with no release for the Royal Shakespeare Company confirming this news Thursday
— (Nypost)Jane Lapotaire died on March 5 at age 81 after winning the prestigious Tony Award in 1980 for her role of Edith Piaf. She was also appointed CBE last month, having built a distinguished career as an actress with London's Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre before attempting Hollywood work later in life.