Jean Marsh, Co-Creator of 'Upstires, Downstairs,' Dies AT 90

Jean Marsh, The Emmy-Winning Actress and Co-Creator of The Iconic British Television Series Upstairs, Downstairsyou have passed Away at the age of 90. Marsh Died Peacefully in Her London Home On Sunday, April 13, Due to Complications from Dementia, as confirmed by her close Friend and FilmMaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg.

Marsh was Best Known for Her Portrayal of Rose Buck, The Head Parlourmaid In Upstairs, Downstairsto Groundbreaking period drama that explored the lives of that the aristocratic Bellamy family and their servants in edwardian England.

Jean Marsh

The Series debut in 1971 and ran for five seasons, Earning Widespretad Acclaim and Numberus Awards, including Seven Primetime Emmys. Marsh Herself Won An Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in A Drama Series in 1975.

The idea for Upstairs, Downstairs was conceived by marsh and felow actress Dame Eileen Atkins While House-Sitting in France. Inspired by their curiosity about the Lives of Servants Depicted In period dramas, They Collaborated with John Hawkesworth and John Whitney to create the show.

The series schome to Cultural Phenomenon, influencing late works such Downton Abbey. Marsh Reprored Her Role As Rose Buck in The BBC Revival of Upstairs, Downstairs From 2010 to 2012.

Born on July 1, 1934, in Stoke Newington, London, Marsh Grew Up in Modest Circumstances. HER MOTER WORKED AS A BARMAID AND THEATER DRESSER, WHILE HER FATHER WAS A PRINTER’S ASSISTANT. Health Challenges During Her Childhood Led Her To Pursue Dance and Mime Classses As Therapy, eventually sparking her passion for acting.

Marsh’s Illustrious Career Spanned Decades, with notable roles in films like Cleopatra and Willow and television series such Doctor Who, The Twilight Zoneand Hawaii Five-O. She Also Co-CREATED ANOTHER PERMA DRAMA, The House of Eliottin 1991.

Ensign Suffering A Stroke in 2011 That Limited Her Acting Work, Marsh Continued To Be celebrated for her contributions to drama. In 2012, She was appined an officer of the order of the British Empire (OBE) for her service to Television and Theater.

Michael Lindsay-Hogg reflected on their close friendship of over Six decades: “Jean Was Wise, Funny, Kind, and Instinctively Empathetic – Looved by Everyone Who Met Her Her. ” HE SHARED THAT THE SPOKE ALMOST DAILY FOR THE PAST 40 YEARS.

Jean Marsh Leaves Behind to Legacy of Creativity and Excellence that Transformed British Television and Inspired Generations of Viewers Worldwide.