British actress Jean Boht, star of the hit sitcom Bread, has died at the age of 91, her family said.
The star was also known for her roles in popular shows such as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em, Grange Hill, Last Of The Summer Wine, Brighton Belles and Doctors.
Breaking the news of her death, her family said: “It is with overwhelming sadness that we must announce that Jean Boht passed away yesterday, Tuesday September 12.
“Jean had been battling vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease with the indefatigable spirit for which she was both beloved and renowned.
“She was a resident at Denville Hall, the home for members of the theatrical profession.”
Born in Bebington on the Wirral, Boht began her career on stage at the Liverpool Playhouse in the early 1960s before performing around the UK.
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On TV, she gained roles like Mrs Leivers in a 1981 adaptation of DH Lawrence’s novel Sons and Lovers, and a benefits office boss in Alan Bleasdale’s landmark Boys From the Blackstuff.
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The City Council of Liverpool, where she began her career, paid tribute to a “brilliant actor” in response to the news, adding: “She was a fabulous advocate for Liverpool and our arts sector, most notably in the city’s successful bid and year as European Capital of Culture in 2008.”
