COMEDY actress Liz Fraser, has died aged 88.
She became best known for her comedy roles as a provocative 'dumb blonde in British films of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
She appeared in a string of 1960s Carry On film comedies after here first break in the industrial relations satire I’m All Right Jack in 1959.
One of British cinema's favourite leading ladies for three decades, she also appeared in the Confessions and Adventures sex comedy films, as well as regularly appearing alongside such comedy legends as Tony Hancock and Peter Sellers.
She died on Thursday in the Brompton Hospital, London.
Director Michael Armstrong led the tributes to the late star, describing her as "one of the greatest comedic actresses of her era".
The actress television TV creditrs range from Hancock's Half Hour, The Avengers, Benny Hill, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), Crown Court, Last of the Summer Wine, The Professionals, The Bill, Foyle's War, Birds of a Feather, Minder and Holby City.
Born in Southwark, London, daughter of a brewery travelling salesman father and a shop owning mother her first film appearance was in Touch and Go in 1955.
She was in several of the early Carry On films, Carry On Regardless (1961), Carry On Cruising (1962), and Carry On Cabby (1963), but was sacked by producer Peter Rogers after casually saying the series could be better marketed. She re-appeared in the series in Carry On Behind (1975).
Her other film appearances include Two-Way Stretch (1960), The Bulldog Breed (1960), Double Bunk (1961) The Painted Smile (1962), The Americanization of Emily (1964), The Family Way (1966), Dad's Army (1971) and the sex comedies Adventures of a Taxi Driver (1976), Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976), Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) and Rosie Dixon – Night Nurse (1978).
We're very sad to learn that the wonderful comic actor Liz Fraser, star of many post-war TV, radio and film comedies, has died at the age of 88. She was a delight. Seen here in Carry On Cruising. pic.twitter.com/7tG3dmMZQi
— BritishComedySociety (@BritComSociety) September 6, 2018
It is with sadness that we learn of the death of our dear friend Liz Fraser. May she rest in peace in the great cinema in the sky. pic.twitter.com/5CuoyyU0uP
— Talking Pictures TV (@TalkingPicsTV) September 6, 2018
Saddened to hear both Liz Fraser and Burt Reynolds, two of Roger’s co-stars, have passed on to the great cutting room in the sky today.
— Sir Roger Moore (Legacy) (@sirrogermoore) September 6, 2018
Sad to hear of passing of lovely actress Liz Fraser at 88. Fun, bubbly, irascible, she worked with the very best of British comedy talent from Hancock to Sellers. Always a delight to welcome her to events @PinewoodStudios to talk about her long career. We had such fun. pic.twitter.com/CLpvI1Jr4R
— Morris Bright MBE (@Morris__Bright) September 6, 2018
I worked with Liz Fraser @octagontheatre in 1992. She played Ruby and the Doctor in Bill Naughton’s #Alfie with #garywebster. We became good friends and we laughed a lot. I will miss her. X pic.twitter.com/NNcKV1BjBu
— Lawrence Till (@lawrencetill) September 6, 2018
My lovely Liz Fraser has died. I'm too upset to speak of our personal relationship over the years but will state: as one of the greatest comedic actresses of her era on stage & screen, her legacy of work will serve as a masterclass for future generations. RIP, dearest Liz. X🌹X pic.twitter.com/OMPGriOLDm
— Michael Armstrong (@authorisedMA) September 6, 2018
We are very saddened to hear of the death of actor Liz Fraser who was a vibrant supporter of Age UK, through the Stage for Age Committee. Over the years, Liz has supported many of our campaigns and will be missed by us all. pic.twitter.com/DpIbRtmvmm
— Age UK (@age_uk) September 7, 2018
So sad to hear of the loss of Liz Fraser, saw her regularly at events. Lovely actress, great speaker fab Lady Ratling. Loved her dog, he went everywhere with her. She worked with the greats #TonyHancock #TommyCooper Will be sadly missed @LadyRatlings #CarryOn #Lastofthesummerwine pic.twitter.com/O6a7JjZCpB
— Vicki Michelle (@vickimichelle) September 7, 2018
RIP Liz Fraser. A joy to work with in my radio show. From Hancock's Half Hour to I'm Alright Jack & beyond, Liz was the answer to the pointless question 'can someone be sexy *and* funny? Liz Fraser was sexy *because* she was funny. A beautiful, clever darling of British comedy. pic.twitter.com/aaof80EmBQ
— Julian Dutton (@JulianDutton1) September 7, 2018
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