July 23rd 2024.
Sad news has recently emerged from the entertainment world as it has been announced that beloved actress Roberta Taylor has passed away at the age of 76. Known for her roles in popular TV shows The Bill and EastEnders, Taylor leaves behind a legacy of memorable performances and a lasting impact on the industry.
In EastEnders, Taylor portrayed the strong and matriarchal Irene Raymond from 1997 to 2000, while in The Bill, she took on the role of Inspector Gina Gold. Her talent and dedication to her craft were evident in every character she brought to life on screen.
Unfortunately, Taylor had been battling emphysema and a fall two months ago had worsened her already frail health, leading to pneumonia. Despite her struggles, she continued to work and her most recent major TV series was Shakespeare & Hathaway in 2022.
Born in Plaistow, East London, Taylor was raised by her mother Winifred Roberts, as well as her grandmother and aunties. She often credited the strong women in her life for shaping her into the woman she became, and it's clear that they also influenced the powerful female characters she played on screen.
Taylor's path to acting was not a conventional one. She initially trained as a dental nurse but pursued her passion for drama by taking classes in her spare time. In 1966, she married ropemaker Victor Taylor and the couple welcomed their son, Elliott, into the world that same year.
However, it wasn't until 1973, when a friend suggested she try out for drama school, that Taylor's career truly took off. She auditioned on the same day as Peter Guinness, who would eventually become her second husband. Taylor is survived by Guinness, Elliott, granddaughter Ellis, and two stepbrothers, Brian and Lionel.
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