Grange Hill star and ‘trailblazing’ actress Cleo Sylvestre dies aged 79 --[Reported by Umva mag]

Cleo Sylvestre, an actress who starred in numerous TV shows and films, has died aged 79, her agent confirmed.

Sylvestre was known for her roles in hit programmes Grange Hill, The Bill, Till Death Do Us Part and New Tricks, while on the big screen she starred in films including Paddington and Kidulthood.

After a brief appearance in Coronation Street, she became the first-ever regular black British female character on British TV, in Crossroads, playing Meg Richardson’s adopted daughter Melanie from 1970 to 1972.

Announcing Sylvestre’s death this evening, a statement from Fulcrum Talent said: ‘It is with deep regret that I have to announce the sad news that Cleo Sylvestre MBE died this morning.

‘Much loved and admired by her peers, she will be remembered as a trailblazer and a true friend. She will be sorely missed by so many.

‘We ask that you respect the privacy of her family at this difficult time.’

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