TV and musical star Diane Langton has died aged 77

Diane Langton has died aged 77.

Diane’s lengthy stage profession started in 1968 with an look in Hair. She has carried out within the West Finish in notable productions comparable to A Refrain Line, Pippin, I’m Getting My Act Collectively, A Little Night time Music, Chicago, and Mary Poppins. In 1982, she appeared within the Royal Selection Efficiency, performing a quantity from Present Boat.

In 1987, she created the function of Angel in Kander & Ebb’s The Rink on the Discussion board Theatre in Manchester, a task she reprised within the 1988 West Finish switch. She returned to The Rink in 2004 on the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, this time taking part in the function of Angel’s mom, Anna. In 2010, she joined the London forged of Billy Elliot as Grandma.

Diane is understood for enjoying Marlena “Nana” McQueen in Hollyoaks from 2007 to 2009 and from 2012 onwards. Her different notable TV roles embody Kathy in The Rag Commerce, Ruby Rowan in Heartbeat, and Bev Williams in EastEnders. She appeared in Solely Fools and Horses as June Snell, a former girlfriend of Del Boy.

Elaine Paige paid tribute to her pal, saying: “In complete shock at Diane Langton‘s passing. Reminiscences of us in Hair flooding again. Her within the dressing room with a bottle of brown ale! We additionally recorded an LP ‘Sparrow.’ She was a singular, proficient artist. A humorous, type and particular pal. My ideas with husband Derek.”