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Anna Dawson, Keeping Up Appearances Star, Dies at 88
1 Jul
Summary
- Anna Dawson, known for her role as Violet in Keeping Up Appearances, has died.
- She passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, in New Zealand.
- Dawson retired after the show ended in 1995 and moved to New Zealand.
Anna Dawson, celebrated for her role as Violet in the popular '90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 88. Her passing occurred peacefully on Saturday, June 27, in New Zealand. This follows the death of her husband, John Boulter, six months prior.
Born in Bolton, Dawson's career spanned several decades, beginning on stage and progressing to television. She made her TV debut in 1964 on Dixon of Dock Green and later appeared in Z-Cars, Keep it in the Family, and Rainbow.
Dawson also shared the screen with notable comedians, including Benny Hill and the iconic duo Morecambe and Wise. Her final television role was in Keeping Up Appearances, after which she retired in 1995. She then relocated to New Zealand with her husband, a soloist.
Her death was announced by her church community in Kororāreka Russell, New Zealand, which shared the sad news on social media, remembering her as a "much treasured member."
