Haydn Gwynne, Actress Known for 'The Windsors' and 'The Crown', Dies at 66 After Cancer Diagnosis

UK actress Haydn Gwynne, acclaimed for her performances in drama series including "Drop the Dead Donkey", "The Windsors", and "The Crown", passes away following a recent cancer diagnosis; actress withdraws from stage production of "Old Friends" just weeks prior to her death.

British actress Haydn Gwynne, best known for her roles in popular TV series 'Drop the Dead Donkey', 'The Windsors' and 'The Crown', has died at the age of 66 after a recent cancer diagnosis.
Gwynne's talents spanned both stage and screen. On TV, she was beloved for her performances in comedy and drama series, while on stage, she received four Olivier Award nominations and a Tony nomination for her role in 'Billy Elliot the Musical'.
Just weeks prior to her death, Gwynne had to withdraw from the London production of Stephen Sondheim’s 'Old Friends' due to 'sudden personal circumstances', which was later revealed to be her cancer diagnosis.
In 'The Windsors', a satire of the British Royal family on Channel 4, Gwynne played an exaggerated version of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to critical acclaim. She also portrayed Lady Susan Hussey, a royal aide, in the fifth season of 'The Crown'.
Tributes have poured in from the entertainment industry, with fellow actors and writers praising Gwynne's versatility as a performer, her dedicated professionalism, and her kindly and generous nature.

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