Miriam Margoyles paid tribute to Marian Diamond, who played Mrs Shackleton in the Merseyside soap
Everything you need to know as Brookside star dies
Miriam Margoyles paid tribute to Marian Diamond, who played Mrs Shackleton in the Merseyside soap
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Everything you need to know as Brookside star dies aged 89
- Brookside star Marian Diamond has died aged 89. The actress starred as Mrs Shackleton in 14 episodes of the classic Merseyside soap between 1992 and 1995.
- As well as starring in Brookside, Marian Diamond enjoyed a successful career in television as she also appeared in shows such as The Avengers and Sherlock Holmes in the 1960s.
- Her close friend Miriam Margolyes has paid tribute to the late star. In a message posted to Facebook, the Harry Potter star shared an emotional tribute.
- The message said: “Alas, on my mind is the sudden death last Monday, of my dear friend, Marian Diamond, at UCH in London, aged 89. We first met in Edinburgh, I think in 1968 at the Traverse Theatre and I loved her from then on. We worked together in radio after I joined the BBC Drama Rep.”
- Miriam added: “She was one of the angels in our business, endlessly generous, interested in others and thrilled by their success. She was beautiful, gentle, full of fun, wise and perceptive.”
- Many people took to the comments of Miriam’s Facebook post to share messages of support after the update. Ed posted: “What a beautiful tribute Miriam and a lovely photo . RIP Marian .” Janet added: “So sorry to hear this Miriam, I know she was a great friend x.”
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