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Narnia Muse Jill Freud Dies at 98
24 Nov
Summary
- Inspired Lucy Pevensie in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
- Starred as Downing Street housekeeper in Love Actually.
- Ran two repertory theatre companies for 30 years.
Jill Freud, an actress renowned for her role in Love Actually and as the muse for C.S. Lewis's Narnia character Lucy Pevensie, has died at the age of 98. Her daughter announced the news, celebrating Freud's remarkable life. As a child, Freud was evacuated and lived with C.S. Lewis, inspiring the beloved Narnia character.
Freud pursued a distinguished acting career, with her final role being the Downing Street housekeeper in Love Actually. She also founded and managed two repertory theatre companies in Suffolk for 30 years, significantly impacting regional theatre and championing actors' rights. Her dedication to the arts was further recognized with an Honorary Doctorate from the University of East Anglia.
Married to TV personality Clement Freud, Jill Freud was a mother of five, grandmother of 17, and great-grandmother of seven. Her family described her as feisty, outrageous, kind, loving, and mischievous, leaving behind a legacy of passion and commitment to performance.
