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Pauline Collins, known for Shirley Valentine, died at 85 in London, peacefully with family by her side after years living with Parkinson's disease.
Shirley Valentine marked Collins's cinema breakthrough, shifting her from stage success to a defining film star role that resonated worldwide.
Collins won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play in June 1989, following her Broadway run as Shirley Valentine.

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Pauline Collins, celebrated for Shirley Valentine, has died at 85 after years with Parkinson’s disease.
Her career spanned theatre, film, and TV, earning major awards including an Olivier and a Tony.
Collins won an Olivier Award for Shirley Valentine and a Tony Award for the same show's Broadway run.
Her death was confirmed by her family, who called her a bright, sparky, witty presence.
Collins’ film Shirley Valentine helped define her international reputation.
Her later years included The Time Of Their Lives with Joan Collins in 2017.
Collins received the Order of the British Empire in 2001 for services to drama.
Born in Exmouth in 1940, Collins rose from teaching to celebrated acting.
Collins’ work on Upstairs Downstairs and Paradise Road earned her wide acclaim.
Her husband John Alderton, a fellow actor, spoke about her as a remarkable performer.

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Pauline Collins, famed for Shirley Valentine, has died aged 85 in a London care home, surrounded by family.
Collins endured Parkinson’s disease for several years, according to her family’s statement.
Her family described Collins as bright, sparky, and witty with a versatile career in stage and screen.
Her husband highlighted her status as a national sweetheart in the 1970s and her Broadway success.
Collins’ career included Liver Birds, Upstairs, Downstairs, and The Time of Their Lives in later years.
The family thanked carers for their dignity, compassion, and love during her farewell.
The Daily Star framed Collins’ death as a significant loss to theatre and television.
The report notes Collins’ influence across multiple generations of audiences.
The piece cites that Collins’ Broadway stage work showcased her range by acting in multiple roles herself.
The article lists Collins’ later projects, including The Time of Their Lives (2017).

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