Glenda Jackson, Double Oscar-Winning Actress and Former MP, Dies at 87

She won two Oscars, three Emmys, two Baftas, and a Tony in a career that spanned six decades.

Sir Michael Caine described her as "one of our greatest movie actresses," and Sir Jonathan Pryce believed she was "the greatest actor that this country has ever produced." Jackson gave up acting to join the House of Commons as a Labour MP in north London from 1992 to 2015.

She later returned to acting, winning a Bafta for her screen comeback in the TV drama Elizabeth Is Missing in 2020.

She died peacefully at her home in Blackheath, London, after a brief illness, with her family at her side.

Glenda Jackson, a British actress and politician, has died at the age of 80.

She was a renowned stage and screen actress, winning multiple awards for her performances in films and television shows such as Elizabeth R, Mary, Queen of Scots, and Sunday Bloody Sunday.

Jackson also had a successful career in politics, serving as a member of Parliament and later becoming a member of the House of Lords.

She was known for her strength, honesty, and intelligence, as well as her ability to play a wide range of roles with versatility and simplicity.

Jackson was also remembered for her contributions to the Royal Shakespeare Company and her role in the production of Antony and Cleopatra.