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Actress Jean Kent

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Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 1 Dec 2013 23:11

Dear All

Hello


Film and television actress Jean Kent has passed away, aged 92.

Miss Kent was perhaps well know for her work in the hugely popular
Gainsborough studios melodramas of the 1940's.


She often worked alongside Phyllis Calvert, Patricia Roc, James Mason,
Stewart Granger and others who appeared in the Gainsborough films.


These films attracted a large following at cinemas by people during and after
World War Two, who wanted to see escapist historical drama.

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In total, she made 45 films and also worked later in popular TV series including
"Lovejoy".

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Her last public appearance was in 2011 when she was honoured
by the British Film Institute on her 90th birthday.


Her death was announced by a close family friend, author
and former film critic Mr Michael Thornton.

Mr Thornton said: "I knew Jean for more than 50 years.

"She was a feisty, funny, outspoken character who never took herself too seriously."

"She knew what it meant to be a star and regarded it as her job to live up
to that position and never to disappoint the public."

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Rest in peace, Miss Jean Kent

Take gentle care
Sincere wishes
Elizabeth, EOS
xx