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Avril Angers has died at 87

posted by davidt on Monday November 14 2005, @10:00AM
Steve Berry writes:
Avril Angers, "forces sweetheart who endured as a versatile stage actress", and cover star of The Smiths' "I Started Something I Couldn't Finish", has died, aged 87.

The shot on the cover of "I Started Something..." is taken from the film The Family Way (also starring Hayley Mills and Hywel Bennett). Morrissey was once (mis)quoted as naming "Avril Angus" as his favourite actress (although this tended to change from interview to interview anyway, didn't it?).

Avril Angers - Times Online Obituaries
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  • I couldnt say that i really feel anything about this article.
    Ante -- Monday November 14 2005, @10:04AM (#185429)
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    It wasn't Youth, it wasn't Life. Born Old, sadly wise.
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  • Ms. Angers had incredible range as an actress / performer. She made her mark in every medium: radio, theatre, TV, & film. She was equally gifted in playing both comedy and drama and her brilliance often lay in combining these two elements simultaneously (like Morrissey). She was a talented singer and dancer. She often wrote her own stage material. Along with the young Elvis (Shoplifters) this is my favorite Smiths cover (I started something)…and as I look at the poster on my wall…Avril “I hope you’re singing now.”

    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0029792/
    Belligerent Ghoul -- Monday November 14 2005, @12:20PM (#185450)
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    There is a light that never goes out...
  • it's the first time i've really looked at the woman on the front of that smiths cover.
    Anonymous -- Monday November 14 2005, @02:06PM (#185477)
  • I really must hurry along and get Alexandra to sign a few CDs.
    and2rew -- Monday November 14 2005, @02:21PM (#185483)
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  • What a bird!!!
    Anonymous -- Monday November 14 2005, @02:35PM (#185486)
  • ...comes close to this
    Granvik -- Monday November 14 2005, @03:18PM (#185498)
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  • Rest In Peace
    Avril Angers
    Marisela -- Monday November 14 2005, @07:03PM (#185525)
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  • I really liked it. I think its such a beautiful picture of her looking some elderly but cute, in a sence. Made my day once when I was watching an episode of "Are you being Served" and I saw her in it.
    Gin N Tonic Jil -- Monday November 14 2005, @07:42PM (#185527)
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    You're not down with who I am but, look at you now you're all in my hands...tonight I'm a Rock N' Roll Star!!
  • John Fowles, who wrote "The Collector," also died recently, on November 5th.
    Miranda_Grey <{mirandagrey} {at} {earthlink.net}> -- Tuesday November 15 2005, @04:03AM (#185545)
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  • Does anyone know how Morrissey discovered her and at what point or circumstance in his life? It seems he has(d) a "penchant" for comedians and female singers, but I don't know how that came in in his life. It would be an interesting biographical note - at least it is my feeling.
    Mrs. Woolf -- Tuesday November 15 2005, @01:25PM (#185587)
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  • My hamster also died recently.
    Anonymous -- Tuesday November 15 2005, @04:13PM (#185603)
  • Why hasnt anyone posted the recent death of singer Phranc who opened for Morrissey years ago.
    Anonymous -- Tuesday November 15 2005, @04:15PM (#185605)
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  • Despite the fact that I really knew litle of Avril, I am saddenned. I remember her mostly from repeats of "Are You Being Served?" and because of this (and the cover for "I Started Something I Couldn't Finish")I always wanted to see more of her work.
    Anonymous -- Wednesday November 16 2005, @09:25PM (#185846)
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