ITV favourite Sheila Mathews has died aged 99, with fans remembering the veteran performer as one of the most enduring stars in British entertainment.
Career from age three
Sheila's death was announced by Intermission magazine, which paid tribute to a remarkable career spanning decades of stage and screen work.
The actress and singer was described as Britain's “longest serving performer”, having started her career at just three years old before going on to become a familiar face on television.
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Fans pay tribute
Fans have hailed her as a TV icon, with many noting her roles in Friday's Girl, Crossroads and Emmerdale.
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