Josephine Melville

A British TV and theatre actress has died backstage after performing a play. Josephine Melville, who became a familiar face on UK TV in the 1980s with her ...

“We are deeply saddened to announce that last night the actor Josephine Melville, passed away backstage at Nottingham Playhouse following the performance of the play Nine Night, in which she was performing. [BBC](https://deadline.com/tag/bbc/) reports that she was taken ill after the play had finished, was treated by paramedics and a medically qualified member of the audience, but sadly died at the scene. [EastEnders](https://deadline.com/tag/eastenders/), had just performed in a production of Nine Night at the Nottingham Playhouse, in the country’s midlands.

Josephine Melville, the actor best known for her work on EastEnders, has died backstage at a theatre after a performance. Melville had been appearing as ...

Part of a community of artists who understood the power of black stories. “We were truly honoured to work with her on this wonderful co-production of Nine Night and are doing everything we can to support her family, the company and staff across both theatres.” “On a deeply tragic and extremely difficult evening we want to pay tribute to the company of Nine Night and to the whole Nottingham Playhouse team who managed the situation with empathy and professionalism.” The chief executive and artistic director of Leeds Playhouse, James Brining, said: “We are profoundly saddened by Jo’s passing and add our condolences to her family and loved ones. No cause of death was given. The chief executive of Nottingham Playhouse, Stephanie Sirr, said: “We send our love and condolences to Jo’s family and friends.

Former EastEnders actress Josephine Melville has died backstage after performing in a play at Nottingham Playhouse in England. The theatre said Melville, ...

“We were truly honoured to work with her on this wonderful co-production of Nine Night and are doing everything we can to support her family, the company and staff across both theatres.” The chief executive and artistic director of Leeds Playhouse, James Brining, added: “We are profoundly saddened by Jo’s passing and add our condolences to her family and loved ones. “On a deeply tragic and extremely difficult evening we want to pay tribute to the company of Nine Night and to the whole Nottingham Playhouse team who managed the situation with empathy and professionalism.”

The 61-year-old died after appearing in a performance of Nine Night on Thursday, Nottingham Playhouse said.

"On a deeply tragic and extremely difficult evening we want to pay tribute to the company of Nine Night and to the whole Nottingham Playhouse team who managed the situation with empathy and professionalism." The 61-year-old died after appearing in a performance of Nine Night on Thursday, Nottingham Playhouse said. Nottingham Playhouse said: "The entire company, and staff at both theatres are in a state of shock.

The theatre said Melville, who played Tessa Parker in the BBC soap opera, died on Thursday after appearing in their production of Nine Night. She received ...

We are devastated to learn of the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague Jo Melville. Jo was on our Board and most recently appeared on stage in our panto, Sleeping Beauty. “We were truly honoured to work with her on this wonderful co-production of Nine Night and are doing everything we can to support her family, the company and staff across both theatres.” The chief executive and artistic director of Leeds Playhouse, James Brining, added: “We are profoundly saddened by Jo’s passing and add our condolences to her family and loved ones. “On a deeply tragic and extremely difficult evening we want to pay tribute to the company of Nine Night and to the whole Nottingham Playhouse team who managed the situation with empathy and professionalism.” It added that all the company and staff of Nine Night, which is a co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse, are in a “state of shock”.

The actress played Tess Parker in BBC's EastEnders in 1986 but also acted in The Bill and Casualty.

"On a deeply tragic and extremely difficult evening we want to pay tribute to the company of Nine Night and to the whole Nottingham Playhouse team who managed the situation with empathy and professionalism." We are deeply saddened that last night (20 Oct) the actor Josephine Melville, passed away following the performance of Nine Night, our co-production with Leeds Playhouse.— Nottingham Playhouse (@NottmPlayhouse) The Playhouse added that: “Josephine was a truly wonderful and well-loved person, a revered and deeply respected performer, director, producer, archivist and writer, and a tremendous Auntie Maggie in Nine Night.” [EastEnders](https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/20221360.bbc-eastenders-move-different-channel-bosses-confirm-wimbledon-schedule-change/) in 1986 but also acted in The Bill and Casualty. The 61-year-old's death shocked many, as the Playhouse shared that “The entire company, and staff at both theatres are in a state of shock.” [EastEnders](https://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23043866.bbc-eastenders-change-iconic-credits-aid-climate-change/) actress [Josephine Melville](https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23070261.southend-councillors-pay-tribute-josephine-melville/) died backstage after performing in Nine Night on Thursday, Nottingham Playhouse confirmed.

Former EastEnders actress Josephine Melville has died backstage after performing in a play at Nottingham Playhouse in the UK.

Our deepest condolences go out to her friends and family at this difficult time. (2/2)— Theatre Royal Stratford East (@stratfordeast) The Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Leeds Playhouse, James Brining, added: "We are profoundly saddened by Jo's passing and add our condolences to her family and loved ones. Our thoughts and deep condolences are with her family and loved ones. "Our deepest condolences go out to her friends and family at this difficult time." "Josephine's family have been informed, and our thoughts and deep condolences are with them."

Josephine Melville, a respected British actor and director, died backstage after appearing in a production of “Nine Night” in Nottingham.

Part of a community of artists who understood the power of black stories. On the long-running British soap “EastEnders,” Melville played Tessa Parker, a college friend of Kelvin Carpenter and Harry Reynolds, in 1986. “The entire company, and staff at both theatres are in a state of shock.