Jean Fergusson, who played Marina in Last of The Summer Wine, has passed away aged 74, according to reports. The actress was also loved by Coronation Street fans in the role of Dorothy Hoyle.It is so far unclear how Jean died.
It is so far unclear how Jean died.
Allo Allo actress Vicki Michelle has paid tribute to the actress on Twitter, writing: “Shocked & saddened to hear Jean Fergusson has passed Lovely lady, fabulous actress.
“Saw her Sunday at #SuPollard’s birthday, said she wasn’t feeling well.
“@benstockbiz and I planned to take her out next week. Can’t believe she’s gone.”
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Jean was born on December 30, 1944, and grew up in the village of Woolley near Wakefield.
She opened up about her childhood in an interview with the Yorkshire Post back in 2009.
She told the publication: “I have very fond memories of a happy childhood, and going to the village school – long closed now, of course.
“We’d stretch a line across the road and make that into our ‘tennis net’. There was so little traffic back then that we rarely had to take it down.”
The star went on to explain how growing up in Yorkshire influenced her work, as she was the only Yorkshire-born cast member in Last of the Summer Wine.
She said: “Summer Wine – doesn’t that say it all? I’ve been playing Marina for 24 years now, and I never tire of her.”
Jean added: “And you know the funny thing – the series is about Yorkshire folk in a Yorkshire setting, and I’m the only Yorkshire-born person in the cast.
“Most of the rest of them come from across the border. Imposters!”