'Carry On' actress Fenella Fielding passes away at 90

Fenella Fielding, known for her 'velvet voice,' had appeared in the Britsh Comedy classics 'Carry On Regardless' (1961) and 'Carry On Screaming!' (1966).
PUBLISHED SEP 11, 2018

Former 'Carry On' actor Fenella Fielding has passed away at the age of 90. A spokeswoman for the actor has confirmed the news. Having enjoyed a career in show business that spanned over a record seven decades, the actress suffered a stroke two weeks ago and died on Tuesday. Her appearances in the Carry On franchise happened twice, in two different films - 'Carry On Regardless' (1961) and 'Carry On Screaming!' (1966).

She was also awarded an OBE in the 2018 Queen’s birthday honors list for Services to Drama and Charity.

 

English actress Fenella Fielding, 4th January 1967. (Photo by A. Jones/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
English actress Fenella Fielding, 4th January 1967. (Photo by A. Jones/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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