Coronation Street star Angela Pleasance, the daughter of Donald Pleasance, has died at 84

Actress Angela Pleasance, who has died at 84, will be best remembered for appearing on Coronation Street in 1968. The actress, who is the daughter of Donald Pleasance, also subsequently appeared in Doctor Who, Casualty and The Bill.

The news of Angela Pleasance’s death was shared by her agent Waring McKenna on Instagram. The statement read: “We are very sad to announce the passing of our dear client, Angela Pleasence.

“We were honoured to represent Angela, who built a career of quiet distinction spanning more than five decades. After training at RADA, she made her stage debut in 1964 as ‘Titania’ in a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. She went on to perform at the National Theatre and in the West End in productions including Ghetto, The Hothouse, and The Cherry Orchard.

“Angela also became closely associated with classic British horror, delivering memorable performances in films such as From Beyond the Grave, The Godsend, and Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York. In these roles, she brought remarkable depth and unease to complex, often enigmatic characters.

“Alongside her film work, Angela remained a constant presence on British television, with credits ranging from period drama to modern series such as Doctor Who and Happy Valley. She was also well known for her portrayal of Catherine Howard in the BBC series The Six Wives of Henry VIII.

“While never defined by any one genre, her contribution to the British industry remains a distinctive and much-admired part of her legacy.

“Our thoughts are with her family at this very sad time.”

One fan wrote: “So sad to hear of this. Condolences to her family. She was a wonderful and talented actress ❤️.” Another person said: “She was marvellous as Lady Bertram in the BBC Mansfield Park and also as the Archdeacon’s wife in the Barchester Chronicles. RIP.”

Angela Pleasance played the role of Monica Sutton in Coronation Street, Monica was the sister of Jenny Sutton and sister-in-law of Dennis Tanner. She starred in horror films From Beyond the Grave and Symptoms and also appeared as Lady Bertram in the BBC’s adaptation of Mansfield Park.

Angela Pleasance also starred as Catherine Howard in The Six Wives of Henry VIII and as Mrs Grantly in The Barchester Chronicles. Her first major film role was in Hitler: The Last Ten Days.