Josephine Melville, who played Tessa Parker in the BBC’s EastEnders, has died backstage after starring in a play at the Nottingham Playhouse. Melville played Maggie in Natasha Gordon’s play Nine Nights. Nottingham Playhouse announced the news on October 21, saying:
“We regret to announce that actress Josephine Melville passed away last night backstage at the Nottingham Playhouse during a performance of her play Nine Night.” Josephine’s family has been informed and our hearts and prayers are always with them.”
We are deeply saddened by the passing of actress Josephine Melville last night (October 20) following the performance of Nine Night, our co-production with Leeds Playhouse. Our deepest thoughts and condolences are with her family and loved ones. https://t.co/O9qnBGXqkR pic.twitter.com/h1pCfchXPh
– Nottingham Theater (@NottmPlayhouse) October 21, 2022
The theater said in a statement that Melville passed away on Thursday, October 20, and that emergency services treated the now deceased actress. One of the spectators was a medical professional who also ran to help. Melville was pronounced dead when paramedics arrived on the scene. The cause of Josephine’s death has not been revealed and the remaining Nine Night concerts have been cancelled.
EastEnders character Josephine Melville
The character Josephine Melville first appeared in EastEnders on June 10, 1986 and continued to appear until July 10, 1986. The character barely appeared for about eight episodes, but was still very important to the character. with the development of the plot. Tessa was a college friend of Kelvin Carpenter and Harry Reynolds. Kelvin then joins Harry and Tessa in their radical Marxist ideas. Tessa and Kelvin discover that they have a lot in common and start dating after the former likes Kelvin.
Their courtship failed when Kelvin became more interested in pop music than overthrowing the Thatcher government. He became a member of Dog Market and its successor The Banned. Tessa also wanted to join the band, but she wasn’t as gifted as Kelvin and wasn’t allowed. She quietly walked out of Albert Square when Kelvin told her it was time to go.
EastEnders premiered in February 1985 and has been hailed as one of the most influential shows in British drama history, dealing with topics considered sensitive in British culture. Several awards have also been given to the cast and crew.
All about Josephine Melville
Essex-born Josephine Melville is known for her roles in EastEnders, The Bill and Casualty. She is also known for her many theatrical performances. She appeared in Elle Henderson’s music video for the song “Brave”. Melville is an actress, writer, director, producer, and archivist, according to her social media accounts. She also founded the South Essex African Caribbean Association (SEACA).
Melville has never revealed anything about her private life. Despite being a celebrity, she doesn’t have a Wikipedia page. Her work and education have yet to be revealed in detail.
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