Pauline Collins dies following a valiant fight with Parkinson’s At the age of 85, Pauline Collins, best remembered for her performance in Shirley Valentine, passed away. According to reports, the Oscar-nominated actress passed away “peacefully” in a care facility in London. Collins spent a number of years fighting Parkinson’s illness. “Pauline was so many things to so many people, playing a variety of roles in her life,” her family said in a statement. a lively, glittering, and humorous presence on movie and stage. She portrayed presidents, moms, and queens throughout her remarkable career.
With prominent roles in Upstairs, Downstairs, City of Joy (1991) and The Time of Their Lives (2017), Pauline Collins’ career spans more than 50 years. Her performance in Shirley Valentine made her a household name. Notably, the movie won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Academy Award. Early in her career, the late actress met her husband John Alderton, and since their 1969 marriage, the two have been inseparable.
