Juliette Kaplan dead – Last of The Summer Wine actress dies aged 80 - The Sun

LAST Of The Summer Wine actress Juliette Kaplan has died aged 80 from cancer.

Kaplan, who played battleaxe Pearl Sibshaw in the beloved British sitcom, died today surrounded by family, her agent confirmed.

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Juliette Kaplan, left, entertained audiences for decades with her portrayal of Pearl Sibshaw in Last of the Summer WineCredit: BBC

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Actresses Juliette Kaplan (left) and Jean Ferguson in 2001Credit: PA:Press Association

She appeared in 226 episodes of the show between 1985 to 2010, entertaining the nation as she tried to thwart her serially unfaithful husband Howard from having affairs.

Kaplan, from Bournemouth, also appeared in Coronation Street in 2015 as Agnes Tinker, the grandmother of long-standing character Beth.

'OUR PEARL'

In a statement on Twitter, her agent Barry Langford said: "Juliette Kaplan, "Our Pearl", has finally succumbed to the cancer she has bravely battled for so long.

"Thank you everyone who sent their love and support to this fearless and supremely gifted actress.

"As she said, "Ta-ta and it's been fun"."

Mr Langford previously said on July 31 that Kaplan was "gravely ill".

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Across a lengthy career, she also appeared in Doctors, Brookside, EastEnders and London's Burning.

She is survived by two daughters and a son.

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The veteran actress died at the age of 80 surrounded by her familyCredit: Rex Features

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Peal, second bottom right, with her Last of the Summer Wine cast in the 1989 Christmas specialCredit: PA:Press Association

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