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Narnia's Lucy Pevensie Muse Dies at 98
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Actress Jill Freud, inspiration for Narnia's Lucy, died at 98.
- She evacuated London during the Blitz to live with C.S. Lewis.
- Freud had a notable career in West End theatre and films.
Actress Jill Freud, best known as the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie in C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia," died peacefully at 98. Her daughter shared a poignant account of her mother's final hours, highlighting her vibrant spirit until the end.
Freud's life took a significant turn at 16 when she evacuated London during the Blitz, moving in with Lewis and his companion. This period with Lewis eventually led to her characterization as the youngest Pevensie sibling in the beloved Narnia series.
Following her time with Lewis, Freud pursued acting professionally, gracing the stages of London's West End and appearing in films and television. She later became Lady Freud upon her husband Clement Freud's knighthood. Her acting career concluded with a role in the 2003 film "Love Actually."
