One Foot In The Grave star Doreen Mantle dies aged 97

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Doreen Mantle, who was known for her work on famous British television sets including Father Brown, has died at 97.

The actress’s agent announced her death and they released a comment saying: “ It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client and much-loved stage, screen, and radio actress Doreen Mantle, aged 97.

"She died peacefully at home. She is survived by her two sons, four grandchildren and one brother.”

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Mantle featured in the BBC comedy, One Foot In The Grave, as Jean Warboys, the annoying friend of Victor Meldrew’s wife as well as a long list of other famous sitcoms.

The actress was best known for her performance as Jean Warboys, the annoying friend of Victor Meldrew's wife, in the BBC comedy series One Foot In The Grave. 
Photo credit should read: Catherine Shakespeare Lane/PAThe actress was best known for her performance as Jean Warboys, the annoying friend of Victor Meldrew's wife, in the BBC comedy series One Foot In The Grave. 
Photo credit should read: Catherine Shakespeare Lane/PA
The actress was best known for her performance as Jean Warboys, the annoying friend of Victor Meldrew's wife, in the BBC comedy series One Foot In The Grave. Photo credit should read: Catherine Shakespeare Lane/PA

She appeared in Channel 5’s One Foot In The Grave: 30 Years Of Laughs where the cast took a look back on decades worth of fun produced from the ten years that the programme ran for.

She also featured in Father Brown, Coronation Street and during her career she performed live on stage for people.

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