Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
Summary
Phyllida Law, an actress and mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, died peacefully at the age of 94. She had a long acting career, appearing on stage, TV, and in films, often acting alongside her daughters.Key Facts
- Phyllida Law died at home on July 27th, surrounded by family.
- She was 94 years old.
- Law acted with her daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson multiple times, including in "Emma" (1996) and "The Winter Guest" (1997).
- She began acting after training at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, originally studying stage design.
- Law married actor Eric Thompson in 1957; he died in 1982.
- Her career spanned over eight decades with roles in TV shows like "Midsomer Murders" and films such as "Anna Karenina."
- She received an OBE in 2014 for her services to drama and charity.
- Her daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson are also successful actresses, and Emma’s daughter Gaia expressed her condolences on social media.
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