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Jo Bacon’s Funeral Celebrates Beloved Actress After Cancer Battle

Mourners gathered at GreenAcres Epping on July 15 to celebrate her life with donations to Mutts in Distress as per her request.

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Overview

  • Harlow Theatre Company officially announced her passing on June 14 after a brief and brave fight against cancer.
  • Colleagues and friends honored her at GreenAcres Epping, with attendees including Breeders co-star Martin Freeman.
  • Her coffin departed the service to the Rolling Stones’ “Honky Tonk Women,” reflecting her vibrant spirit.
  • Bacon rose from amateur drama in Hatfield Heath and Harlow in the 1960s to memorable screen roles in Love Actually and EastEnders.
  • She earned acclaim as Jackie in Sky’s Breeders and remained a devoted supporter of community theatre in Essex.