Rest in peace to this legend
Glenda Jackson, one of the world’s most famous actors over the previous seven decades, has died. The entertainment business is in a state of mourning. Her agent, Lionel Larner, confirmed her death in a statement on Thursday (June 15). Condolences for the iconic actress have continued to pour in the days after that.
“Glenda Jackson, two-time Academy Award-winning actress and politician, 87, died peacefully this morning at her home in London after a short illness with her family by her side,” he said. “Today, we lost one of the world’s greatest actresses, and I lost my 50-year best friend.”
Jackson worked as an actor till her death. Her agent confirmed that she had recently wrapped production on a new film, The Great Escaper, with co-star Michael Caine. She has several credits in film, television, theater, and radio, as well as numerous honors and achievements.
Following her death, Michael Caine called her ‘one of our best cinema actors.’ He added that working with Glenda Jackson was a “privilege,” noting that this was their second film together. “It was just as wonderful an experience this time as 50 years ago,” he said.
Among her most successful films were Women in Love (1970), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), A Touch of Class (1973), Mary, Queen of Scots (1971), Hedda (1975), The Incredible Sarah (1976), and Hopscotch (1980). She took a 23-year hiatus from performing between 1991 and 2015 to pursue a career in politics.
One of her most remarkable accomplishments was winning the ‘Triple Crown of Acting,’ which means she received a Tony Award, an Emmy Award, and an Academy Award. She retired with one Tony, two Oscars, and three Emmys.
She was also appointed a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 1978, and she married Roy Hodges twice between 1958 and 1976. The former couple’s lone child is Dan Hodges, a current British newspaper columnist for The Mail on Sunday.
Glenda Jackson pursued a successful political career between 1991 and 2015 during her 23-year sabbatical from the game. She represented Hampstead and Kilburn in Parliament from 1992 to 2015, succeeding Geoffrey Finsberg in 1992 and being succeeded by Tulip Siddiq in 2015.
“I am deeply saddened by the death of my predecessor, Glenda Jackson.” A fierce politician, an incredible performer, and a fantastic mentor to me. We will miss you in Hampstead and Kilburn, Glenda,” Siddiq said. She was one of the most popular politicians, and she left a lot of unfinished business.
Between 1997 and 1999, Jackson was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport under Prime Minister Tony Blair, succeeding John Bowis. She returned to acting as if she had never left when her political career ended in April 2015.
“I learned of Glenda’s death with great sadness.” Glenda approached politics with the enthusiasm she did in her long and illustrious career. A fearless woman who will be greatly missed.” “Dan and everyone who knew and loved her have my heartfelt condolences,” Blair stated.
