On August 18, actress Josephine Tewson died at the age of 91. Her representative, Jean Diamond, broke the news. Tewson died at Denville Hall in north London, a care facility for actors and other members of the entertainment industry, according to Diamond. The cause of the actress’ death is unclear, and further information about her funeral will be announced soon.
Josephine Tewson’s character in Keeping Up Appearances
Between 1990 and 1995, Josephine Tewson played Elizabeth Warden in the BBC1 comedy Keeping Up Appearances. The character was Hyacinth’s pleasant and understanding neighbor who lived at 24 Blossom Avenue. Hyacinth calls her Elizabeth, however, she is often referred to as Liz throughout the episode. Elizabeth’s brother Emmett takes her place in the second season of the show. Despite her brother’s demands, Liz accepts Hyacinth’s repeated invitations for coffee. Liz also sympathizes with Hyacinth, who is reviled by everyone and who is Hyacinth’s only friend.
Liz is married to Mr. Manager, who is absent throughout the series, despite the fact that her family is rarely shown. It was then discovered that he was working abroad because the couple was having problems in their marriage. Liz also has a daughter, Gail, who does not appear in the series. He also has a white 1988 Austin Metro, which can be seen in most episodes.
All about Josephine Tewson
She was born into the family of professional musician William and nurse Kate as Josephine Ann Tewson. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after high school and graduated in 1952. Tewson began his career in sketch comedy such as David Frost on Sunday and Hark at Barker, before moving on to BBC Radio Comedy. She starred in other series such as Z-Cars and The Charlie Drake Show, as well as sitcoms such as Shelley and Clarence. Tewson went on to star in the ITV series Odd Man Out and the children’s film Gabrielle and the Doodleman in 1984. She rose to prominence as a result of her performance in Keeping Up Appearances. She later appeared on programs such as Last of the Summer Wine, Comedy Connections and The Two Ronnies.
Heartbeat, Midsomer Murders and Doctors have all featured Josephine. During the 1980s and 1990s, she played a teacher in a commercial for Sugar Puffs I Want My Honey and a commercial for Nabisco Fruit Newtons in 1997. She also debuted her performance, Still Keeping Up Appearances?, in 2012 and toured the United States. Kingdom until 2019.
Twitter users pay tribute
Josephine Tewson became famous in the entertainment industry thanks to her impeccable performances. People filled Twitter with condolences for the actress after learning of her death. Tewson was married to Leonard Rossiter from 1958 to 1961, and then to Henry Newman in 1972. In 1980, Newman died.
She stirred her last cup in Hyacinth’s kitchen. RIP Josephine Tewson. pic.twitter.com/gyaIG9NjYn
— Simon Harris – #LovelyBitOfSquirrel (@simonharris_mbd) August 19, 2022
RIP Josephine Tewson. The scenes of Elizabeth being terrorized by Hyacinth while trying to drink a cup of coffee are iconic, hilarious and beautifully executed. pic.twitter.com/rOoK5VKXhk
— Nick Levine (@mrnicklevine) August 19, 2022
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