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Fri, June 16, 2023
Oscar winner Glenda Jackson, a renowned actress turned politician, has died at 87 after a brief illness.
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From a humble background in 1936, she soared to become a British star of the 60s and 70s.
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Her exceptional talent earned her two Academy Awards for "Women in Love" (1971) and "A Touch of Class" (1974).
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Venturing into politics, she served as a Labour Party lawmaker for 23 years, including a ministerial role under Tony Blair.
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Strongly opposing the Iraq war, she criticized Blair's decision and expressed deep shame at the potential harm caused.
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Known for her outspokenness, she fearlessly condemned Margaret Thatcher's policies in Parliament after Thatcher's death.
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Retiring from politics, she made a remarkable return to acting, earning accolades for her performances in "King Lear" and "Elizabeth is Missing."
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Her powerful portrayal of a woman with Alzheimer's in the latter won her a BAFTA award in 2019.
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Glenda Jackson's passing saddened her successor, Tulip Siddiq, who recognized her as a supportive mentor and influential politician.
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