The actor Deddie Davies has died aged 78, according to reports.
The TV and film star was known for her role as Nell Perks in the 1970 film The Railway Children, and in recent years she played Marj in the comedy series Stella.
She was born Gillian Davies in Bridgend, south Wales, in 1938. Her long career in TV also included roles in Doctors, The Bill, The Forsyte Saga and Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em.
Tony Gardner, who appeared with Davies in Stella, paid tribute on Twitter.
Karen Paullada, who also appeared in the Sky1 series, wrote: “Sad times in this happy Christmas period RIP lovely Deddie Davies.”