Overview
- Her agent Michelle Sykes confirmed Wednesday that Kelly died peacefully Tuesday after a short illness, with no specific cause disclosed.
- Best known as Noreen Maltby in ITV’s Benidorm, she appeared from 2007 to 2012 and from 2015 to 2018, later also playing Noreen’s twin.
- Benidorm creator Derren Litten called her a comedic genius in a tribute that noted her small early role grew into a series mainstay.
- Co-stars shared memories throughout the day, including Crissy Rock’s note that Kelly was an absolute joy on set and Johnny Vegas’s message that she was a mother figure to him.
- Beyond screen roles, she led Birkenhead Operatic Society for 46 years, directing more than 90 shows before retiring in 2019.