Deceased
How Did Gwyneth Powell Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 76GenderFemaleNationalityUnited KingdomBorn05/07/1946Born inLevenshulme, Manchester, England, UKDied08/09/2022 (aged 76)Died inBrightonCausesurgical complicationsWikidataQ5623846 ↗TMDb#264968 ↗
Gwyneth Leith, known professionally as Gwyneth Powell, was an English actress. She was best known for her portrayal of headmistress Bridget McClusky in the BBC television series Grange Hill for eleven series between 1981 and 1991.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | GraceSeries | Joan Talbot | 75 |
| 2013 | Man DownSeries | Mum | 67 |
| 2012 | A Touch of ClothSeries | Gwyneth Powell | 66 |
| 2006 | Not Going OutSeries | Nice Lady | 60 |
| 2003 | The RoyalSeries | Bunty Weatherill | 57 |
| 1996 | Hetty Wainthropp InvestigatesSeries | Marian Horner | 50 |
| 1993 | Peak PracticeSeries | Annie Gibson | 47 |
| 1992 | HeartbeatSeries | Margaret Millwood | 46 |
| 1992 | A Touch of FrostSeries | Kitty Rayford | 46 |
| 1987 | Cry FreedomMovie | Girl at Funeral | 41 |
| 1986 | CasualtySeries | Gloria Pots | 40 |
| 1982 | SquadronSeries | — | 36 |
| 1981 | LoopholeMovie | Doreen | 35 |
| 1980 | The Enigma FilesSeries | Anne Gerrard | 34 |
| 1980 | Dying DayMovie | Doris | 34 |
| 1978 | Grange HillSeries | Mrs. Bridget McClusky | 32 |
| 1978 | AccidentSeries | Betty Richards | 32 |
| 1976 | The Face of DarknessMovie | Eileen | 30 |
| 1975 | BreathMovie | Elvira Lewis | 29 |
| 1974 | Father BrownSeries | — | 28 |
| 1972 | VillainsSeries | Belinda Patten | 26 |
| 1969 | ITV Saturday Night TheatreSeries | Jane | 23 |
| 1965 | Public EyeSeries | Clare | 19 |
| 1955 | Dixon of Dock GreenSeries | Mrs. Regan | 9 |