At the age of 87, Glenda Jackson, the accomplished actress and politician, has passed away. Her agent Lionel Larner confirmed the news with a statement, expressing that she peacefully departed at her home in Blackheath, London after a brief illness, surrounded by her family.
Jackson’s acting prowess was recognized with two Academy Awards – Best Actress for her roles in DH Lawrence’s novel adaptation “Women In Love” in 1970 and the romantic comedy “A Touch Of Class” in 1973. Despite her success in the entertainment industry, she remained disinterested in its social and glamorous aspects, transitioning to politics in the 1990s.
Driven by her concern for the working classes during Margaret Thatcher’s tenure, Jackson ventured into politics. She became the Labour MP for Hampstead and Highgate in 1992, holding a position as a junior transport minister during Tony Blair’s premiership. Her commitment to the welfare of the less fortunate was evident in her words to supporters upon winning her parliamentary seat.
After retiring from politics in 2015, Jackson made a comeback in acting, earning accolades for her performance in “Elizabeth Is Missing” and receiving a TV BAFTA for best actress in 2019. She also received much acclaim for portraying King Lear on stage.
