Blackadder actress dies aged 80
Patsy Byrne, the actress best known for playing Nursie in the television programme Blackadder, has died aged 80.
Patsy Byrne, the actress best known for playing Nursie in the television programme Blackadder, has died aged 80.
Former Blackadder cast member Stephen Fry has tweeted a tribute to actress Patsy Byrne from Ashford, who played Nursie in the long-running series, calling her an "adorable woman". The actor John Challis, who played Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, has also paid his respects.
Oh lord no! I’ve just heard that Patsy Byrne, darling Nursie has died. Hope St Bernard has welcomed her to eternal rest. Adorable woman.
Sad to hear that actress Patsy Byrne has died.This is her with Paul Rogers in Henry IV for the RSC in 1966. http://t.co/Mi0IPTfcq4
That's me in the same production.Tallest spear carrier in red tabard right behind Falstaff! Only24 years old.Ah,Patsy http://t.co/fHaelG61Eu
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