Famous Actor Barbara Leigh-Hunt Dies at the Age of 88

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Barbara Leigh-Hunt, award-winning star of films such as Alfred Hitchcock's FrenzyHe died at the age of 88.

The British actress was a successful stage actress before moving to the big screen in the early 1970s. He appeared on stage in Broadway productions. hamlet And Sherlock Holmes She even won Britain's prestigious Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in this film. An Inspector Calls.

In 1972, Leigh-Hunt starred in the film. FrenzyAlfred Hitchcock's penultimate film and his first film role. He continued to share the screen with stars like Chevy Chase. Ah! Celestial DogColin Firth on BBC Pride and Prejudice miniseries and Reese Witherspoon Vanity Fair. He also served as assistant manager Billy Elliot The film was later adapted into a successful Broadway musical.

Looking back on her time working with Hitchcock, Leigh-Hunt described him as “a perfect gentleman” who dropped him off at his house every day after filming. Guard. Inside FrenzyShe played the ex-wife of the hero, played by Jon Finch, who faces a terrible fate.

Leigh-Hunt retired from acting in 2004. He is survived by his son William Pasco.

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