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.