Sylvie Gatrill who played the Boswells’ neighbour Mrs Edith Cullen in Bread has passed away aged 70 on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
Who was Sylvie Gatrill?
Sylvie Gatrill was an English actress born in Bootle, England.
She was an actress who began her career at a young age and worked in many movies during her years of work.
Although she liked to keep her private life out of the spotlight, it is known that she is married and has children.
As well as her acting career, she ran training and talent agency Allstars Casting, and taught youngsters at Dolphin Dance Studios to sing and act.
Over the last couple of years, she directed in-house plays at St Helens Theatre Royal and The Epstein Theatre for Regal Entertainments.
What was Sylvie Gatrill’s cause of death?
It is believed the Liverpudlian star had been suffering from cancer.
The news of her death was confirmed by The Liverpool Echo which states the she had passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
As news of her death broke, tributes poured in on social media.
Director Mark Moraghan tweeted: “Sad to hear my old pal Sylvie Gatrill has passed away. What a character and positive force she was RIP.”
Bread co-star Tony Nyland said: “I’ve just heard the sad news that the lovely, talented Sylvie Gatrill has died. Sylvie and me had a great time playing Edith and Hesketh Cullen in the BBC series “Bread.” Deepest condolences to her family and friends.”
What TV shows did Sylvie Gatrill star in?
Sylvie first appeared on screen in the British comedy sitcom Bread, where she played the part of much loved Mrs Cullen between 1989 and 1991.
She also starred in the ITV drama Little Boy Blue in 2017.
Most recently, she was on screen in BBC One’s The Responder, appearing as troubled dog owner Mary, alongside Martin Freeman.