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Phyllida Law Dies: A Family of Actresses Mourns
18 Aug
Summary
- Scottish actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, passed away at 94.
- She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family members.
- Law had an eight-decade career on stage, television, and film.
Phyllida Law, a distinguished Scottish actress and mother to actresses Sophie and Emma Thompson, passed away on July 27 at the age of 94. Her manager confirmed her peaceful death at home, surrounded by her family. Law enjoyed an impressive eight-decade career spanning stage, television, and film.
Born in Glasgow in 1932, Law initially pursued stage design before switching to acting. She shared daughters Emma and Sophie with her late husband, Eric Thompson. The family maintained a close bond, especially after Thompson's passing in 1982, with Emma Thompson noting their shared profession and close proximity fostered a strong connection.
Law frequently collaborated with her daughters. She appeared with Emma in films such as 'Much Ado About Nothing' and 'The Winter Guest,' and lent her voice to 'Nanny McPhee.' She also played mother and daughter with Sophie in 'Emma.' Her final on-screen role was in the 2020 film 'Then Came You.'
