Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 88
The acclaimed actress, known for her roles in Hitchcock's 'Frenzy' and the BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice,' passed away peacefully at her home in Warwickshire.
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt died on September 16, 2024, at her home in Warwickshire, England.
- She was best known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's 1972 thriller 'Frenzy,' where she played Brenda Blaney.
- Leigh-Hunt had an illustrious seven-decade career in theater, winning an Olivier Award in 1993 for 'An Inspector Calls.'
- Her television credits include the role of Lady Catherine de Bourgh in the 1995 BBC adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice.'
- She was married to actor Richard Pasco from 1967 until his death in 2014 and leaves behind a legacy of celebrated performances.