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Cheryl Hall Dies at 76

Robin Askwith announced her passing on social media and no timing or cause has been disclosed.

Overview

  • Her death was made public by former partner Robin Askwith on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, when he posted a tribute on X calling her "a force of nature."
  • News reports and social posts so far do not specify when she died or the cause of death, and no formal family or official statement has been published.
  • Hall rose to prominence in the 1970s for playing Shirley Johnson in the sitcom Citizen Smith and played Shirna in the 1973 Doctor Who serial "Carnival of Monsters."
  • She had a long television career with credits including The Bill, EastEnders and Poirot, and she later served as Labour leader of Kent County Council.
  • Tributes from fans and colleagues appeared across X and Instagram after Askwith's post and media outlets relayed his announcement while further confirmation is awaited.